Experience
A brief personal history followed by my work history and experience
Jose Baralt
Born in Puerto Rico. Grew up in San Antonio, Texas. I spoke English in school, but we always spoke Spanish at home. (Thanks Mom) I am fluent in both languages. I enjoy travel and being outdoors. My favorite activities include; backpacking, ultralight hiking, and fishing. I am an artist and have always had a creative spirit. I have been passionate about computer graphics for most of my life.
Today, I am a well seasoned professional
with extensive software knowledge and creative design skills.
Work Experience
Translations Manager – Desktop Publisher – Graphic Designer
16 years translation industry experience – 20 years DTP and graphic design experience
Wheels Magazine
Production Manager – Responsible for ad design, layout, work flow and communication between sales and production department.
Creative Services Group
Graphic Artist – Exxon Chemical trade show panels and brochures, Rivianna Foods packaging design, Univision graphics.
United Advertising Media
Production Manager – Manage the production of 6 weekly Automart publications. Responsible for my team’s performance and the overall quality. Designed web site for Houston Composing Center. Ensured timely deliveries.
Freelance
Graphic Design – Designed ads, brochures, T-Shirts and banners for: Predator Check – Saturn of Houston – Remax – Gulf Greyhound Race Park – Suite Mart
Universe Technical Translation
Desktop Publishing and Multimedia Manager – Responsible for publication layouts in multiple languages for leading Oil and Gas providers including ExxonMobil, BP, Schlumberger, Halliburton, and Baker Hughes among others.
Freelance
Website Developer – Pro Plus Inc, Full Service Engineering and Lexipro Professional Language Solutions
Baker Hughes
Translations Manager – SDL WorldServer Translation Portal System Administrator – Desktop Publishing Specialist – Technical Writer – Reduced translation cost and generated 1.2 million in savings through cost avoidance.