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Introduction: I believe my work stands out from an average translator because I place high premium on (a) spelling accuracy, (b) grammatical accuracy, and (c) relevance/quality of translation. To me, true translation is more than finding the correct phrase according to a textbook or classroom education - it is about using relevant language that the 21st century native Spanish speaker can read, understand, and even get a good chuckle when appropriate because it uses whatever is needed to translate not just words, but whole ideas. I enjoy helping other people receive a quality understanding of the translated spoken and written word. I enjoy providing a much-needed service to a population at a price they can afford but that also I can benefit from financially.

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10 years in business

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Ryan M.

Mar 16, 2017

I am pleased to highly recommend Nick Pino, who is my tutor for Spanish. Having needed to enter an intermediate Spanish course after several years away from the language, the completion of which is a graduation requirement for a top-10 international relations program, Nick is working with me to not only meet this requirement, but also to identify and hone the areas necessary to mastering proficiency. From our very first session, he immediately made it a priority to take the time to understand my unique, individual needs. Not surprisingly, I've found that my confidence with Spanish grows every time Nick and I meet, whether over coffee or in a more formal setting, and studying under him has been the best investment I've made in my personalized, life-long learning path -- to include the (traditional) classroom/institutional settings, which cost far more! Ultimately, when it comes to learning Spanish, Nick is the consummate language professional. He works with you to improve your knowledge, sharpen your language skills and transform you into a Spanish-speaker. Nick Pino is the real deal! - Ry

TJ L.

Mar 12, 2017

Nick Pino is by far the best freelance translator that I have ever encountered. He is what I would call a "master". He is able to render his message from English to Spanish and Spanish and English flawlessly and with ease. He takes on each assignment with enthusiasum. From speaking with him, it is evident that Nick is passionate about what he does.

Diana W.

Apr 9, 2017

Nick has been a valuable resource in growing my business! He has assisted members of my team who lacked Spanish speaking skills but who were engaging with prospects who spoke primarily Spanish. Another big plus when we worked together was his willingness to accommodate my timeline. He's got a great work ethic and I can recommend him with utmost confidence.

Tina B.

Jun 28, 2017

Nick is the primary reason that I passed 2 college level 5 credit Spanish courses. He is patient and wonderful!

Michael D.

Feb 26, 2018

Nick was timely in his work, always available to discuss specifics around the translation project, and provided a high-quality product at a reasonable cost. We would certainly work with him again, and plan to!

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I am happy to share my pricing system. Price breakdown: 1 hr/wk = $50/hr 2 hrs/wk = $45/hr Pay by week supreme (>2 hrs/wk) = +$20/every extra half hour Pay by month (4 wks) = $190 Pay by month (5 wks) = $240 Pay by month deluxe (2 hrs/wk) (4 wks) = $360 (5 wks) = $450 Pay by month supreme (> 2 hrs/wk) (4 or 5 wks) = +$20/every extra half hour ** Can't afford or don't want lessons every week? Not sure if you want to commit yet? No problem! You can take lessons whenever it's convenient for you! Just give me at least 1 week's notice so I can rearrange my schedule. Save up your $$ and just pay $45 for an introductory 1-hour session (then $50 thereafter)!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
First and foremost, I ask for the customer's "Why" - "Why do you want to learn Spanish or use my Spanish translation services?" I do this because I believe in starting with the customer's end in mind, then working backward to create a timeline and articulating each objective along the way. This ensures the customer knows I respect his/her time and care about his/her satisfaction of receiving a top quality service.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I was raised as the son of missionaries to Chile, South America, where I first learned Spanish. Afterward I received my Bachelor's degree in Spanish in 1991 from Evangel University, Springfield, MO and taught Spanish in both private and public schools over a span of 17+ years. I also had the privilege of traveling on several missions and educational trips abroad to Spanish-speaking countries, which gave me the chance to educate fellow travelers/students "on site" on how to communicate effectively with the native Spanish speaker.