Hector Legrand's Page

about me

An engineer by education, I have been involved in productivity and new manufacturing facilities start-up and turn-around situations in the U.S. and abroad. A volunteer translator for many non-profit organizations since 1970, in 1992 I decided to switch careers and become a full time professional translator. I owned a multilanguage translation agency from 1993 through 2005. My wife and I have been teaching Argentine Tango dancing, its history, and culture since 1998.

what languages do you speak?

English and Spanish fluent read, write and speak both languages.

what is your current, past or ideal job title?

Professional bidirectional EN <--> SP translator. I specialize in some subjects. If interested in more details please visit my website http://xlations.web.officelive.com/translator/default.aspx

your connection with Latin America?

I was born in Argentina, attended college in the United States, where I have resided since 1959. I am a U.S. Citizen!

your favorite Latin American city? vacation spot? food?

Salta, Argentina, but I also travel to Buenos Aires to keep up with Argentine Tango.

what countries have you lived in? worked in?

I have lived in the U.S. most of my life, I also lived in Argentina. I have worked in Mexico, Taiwan, Spain, Singapore, Canada and Argentina

schools attended? degrees?

BS MS In engineering, Univ of Pittsburgh and University of Buenos Aires.

what companies have you worked for?

Ford, Chrysler, Black and Decker, Brown & Sharpe, Hughes, Telcom,
and my own, TTC The Translation Connection, Inc.

online profile such as linkedin.com or blog?

http://xlations.web.officelive.com/translator/default.aspx

interests and/or hobbies?

Argentine Tango dancing, its culture and its history,
International travel.

relationship status?

married

looking for?

networking, employment, friendship