William Salazar

Senior Spanish–English conference interpreter and translator with 18+ years delivering precise, culturally nuanced communication in both traditional booths and remote simultaneous interpretation (RSI). Extensive experience across scientific, medical, technological, financial, legal, academic, governmental, and institutional domains. Trusted in high-stakes settings—from executive and board meetings to conferences of 5,000+ participants—ensuring clarity, confidentiality, and a seamless participant experience.

Complemented by 15+ years of academic leadership and teaching.

Simultaneous Interpreter - Freelance - Location-independent worker

(2008-08)

Senior Spanish–English simultaneous interpreter and translator with over 18 years of professional experience in on-site and remote interpretation, and more than 15 years of academic management and teaching experience. Extensive background supporting high-level international communication across scientific, medical, technological, financial, legal, academic, governmental, retail industries and institutional settings. Proven expertise in conference interpreting, executive and board-level meetings, and large-scale events with audiences ranging from one-to-one meetings to conferences of over 5,000 participants.

Highly skilled in both traditional booth-based interpretation and remote simultaneous interpretation (RSI), ensuring accuracy, professionalism, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity in complex and high-stakes environments.

Full-time temporary professor in the Environmental Sciences Faculty - Universidad Tecnologica de Pereira - Pereira, Colombia

(2011-01 - 2015-11)

Delivered undergraduate courses in environmental sciences with emphasis on sustainable tourism and ecology.

• Taught: Introduction to Sustainable Tourism; Ecological and Sustainable Hotel Stewardship; General Ecology; Tourism and Community Development toward Sustainable Territories; Territorial Management; Colombian Sustainable Tourism Standards.
• Developed syllabi, learning materials, and evaluations aligned with program objectives.

English Facilitator - Institute of Foregin Languages (ILEX-UTP) - Pereira, Colombia

(2008-08 - 2014-11)

Designed and delivered CEFR-aligned curricula and instruction for A1–C2 learners at Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira (UTP).

• Developed lesson plans and course materials tailored to learner needs and program goals.
• Facilitated interactive English classes to build speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
• Assessed learner progress and provided targeted feedback to improve outcomes.

Environmental Manager - Universidad Tecnologica de Pereira (2000-02 - 2006-08)