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Summary
Experienced Conference Interpreter (2008 to present) with a demonstrated history of working in a vast array of events. I have worked for prestigious institutions such as the UN, HMRC (Her Majesty Revenue and Customs) as well as with high profile people (Former Brazilian Presidents Fernando Henrique Cardoso and Dilma Rousseff), to name just a few. Based in Lisbon but very often in NYC.

Professional details
Language combination
PORTUGUESE BR | ![]() |
ENGLISH |
ENGLISH | ![]() |
PORTUGUESE BR |
Working language(s)
A: PORTUGUESE BR
B: ENGLISH
C: -
Native language(s)
PORTUGUESE BR
Interpreter since
2008
Accreditation / Affiliation
Certificate in Conference Interpreting, Brasillis Institute, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2008
AIIC
Professional domicile
Portugal, Lisbon
Contract rate
Hourly, Half-days
KUDO certified
Yes
KUDO Pro
Yes
Subject matter expertise
-

Education
Highest education completed
Bachelor or equivalent
Interpretation degree
No
School
Universidade Estácio de Sá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Graduation year
2015

Contact information
First name
Wagner Lessa
Last name
Benemond
Gender
Male
Country
Portugal
City
Lisbon
Time zone
Lisbon
Online presence