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

1993 – 1997

Wheels Magazine

Production Manager – Responsible for ad design, layout, work flow and communication between sales and production department.

1993 – 1997

1997 – 1998

Creative Services Group

Graphic Artist – Exxon Chemical trade show panels and brochures, Rivianna Foods packaging design, Univision graphics.

1997 – 1998

1999 – 2003

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.

1999 – 2003

2003 – 2005

Freelance

Graphic Design – Designed ads, brochures, T-Shirts and banners for: Predator Check – Saturn of Houston – Remax – Gulf Greyhound Race Park – Suite Mart

2003 – 2005

2005 – 2012

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.

2005 – 2012

2012 – 2013

Freelance

Website Developer – Pro Plus Inc, Full Service Engineering and Lexipro Professional Language Solutions

2012 – 2013

2013 – 2023

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.

2013 – 2023