About Me
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Vanessa Vlad
Professional Translator & SubtitlerMy birthplace is Italy, and my family's Romanian heritage is an equally important part of who I am. I grew up navigating two languages and two cultures from day one.
I earned a BA in Foreign Languages and a MA in International Relations (East European & Eurasian Studies). I have worked on translation and localization projects in technical, academic, and industry contexts within the aerospace and entertainment sectors, including subtitling for international media content.
Over the years I have built professional experience across Italy, Luxembourg, Germany, Lithuania, and Ireland, alongside Spain and the United States (remotely), working in translation project management, localization, and subtitling.
Later stages in my career allowed me to combine language expertise with solid grounding in travel and tour coordination, customer service, and hospitality. Today I collaborate with global clients and major entertainment platforms for a variety of projects, bringing organization, professionalism, and a people-centered approach.
Education & Milestones
Language Tour Leader
Relocated to Dublin to join a global language tour provider, expanding into travel coordination, customer service, and hospitality. Blended linguistic expertise with operational experience serving international groups across Ireland.
MA in East European & Eurasian Studies
Completed my Master's degree at Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania), and the University of Zagreb. Specialized in the political, economic, and social transformations of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia, post-Soviet geopolitics, and diplomacy.
Freelance Subtitler
Landed my first major freelancing contract with Deluxe Media Inc., a global entertainment and digital distribution company. Began working professionally in subtitling and media localization, with projects spanning Spain and the US.
Italian Language Tutor
Co-founded and led the "Gargantuesco" Italian Language Club at Vytautas Magnus University. Organized and delivered group Italian lessons for university students, combining language classes with cultural immersion.
Erasmus in Lithuania
Studied at Vytautas Magnus University in Kaunas while working for a local logistics company. Wrote my master's thesis on post-socialist immigration patterns in the logistics sector of Eastern Bloc countries, with Lithuania as the primary case study.
Technical Translator
Contributed to the Aerospace Engineering department at the University of Bologna on a large-scale translation and localization project for a Master's course. One of the most important projects of my life, it allowed me to bring together my passion for aviation and language expertise, and marked the start of my specialization in the sector.
Freelancing Launch
Launched my freelancing career on Upwork, ProZ, and TranslatorsCafe, taking on a wide variety of translation and
BA in Foreign Languages
Earned my BA in Foreign Languages from the University of Bologna, specializing in English, German, and Italian linguistics. Wrote my thesis on subtractive bilingualism in speakers of post-USSR and Eastern European countries, and how language policies have influenced the history of the area. Began pursuing a Master's degree in international relations with a focus on the post-Soviet space.
Erasmus in Germany
Started an Erasmus+ Traineeship as a Translation Project Manager in Hamburg. Put my academic knowledge at use in the language services industry. Worked on translation and localization projects for Eurowings and other airline partners.
Erasmus in Luxembourg
Started an Erasmus+ semester at the Université du Luxembourg, immersed in a multilingual environment spanning German, English, French, and Luxembourgish. This experience marked the beginning of a lasting fascination with new languages and cultures.
Academic Beginnings
Started my academic journey at the University of Bologna's Foreign Languages department, laying the foundations of my career. Came equipped with proficiency in English, German, and Spanish.
Language Proficiency
Five working languages, two native, one mission: continuous learning
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