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Marcelo A Cedeno, PLCI

Instructor, Certified Spanish Interpreter

Marcelo A Cedeno is a native of Ecuador where he spent his childhood. After graduating with honors in high school, he traveled to the US to continue his education. He spent six months in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where he attended Pompano Multipurpose School receiving two honorific certificates for Excellency in studies. In July 1998, Marcelo decides to go back to Ecuador and pursuit a career in Marketing and International business at “Universidad Tecnológica America” in the city of Quito. In 1999, he obtains a certificate in English Language from Benedict International School of Languages. At the age of 23 Marcelo obtained his Interpreter license from the Georgia Commission on Interpreters, becoming the youngest Judicial Interpreter in the state. Later he begins working for Professional Linguistics first as an Assistant Manager and Interpreter, and then he is promoted to the position of Interpreter Liaison. In August 2007 at age 26, Marcelo becomes the youngest Spanish Certified Interpreter in the State of Georgia. As of May of 2008, only 56 other people have the Spanish State Certification in Georgia.

Currently Marcelo is studying Modern Languages and Culture with concentration in French and Spanish while working as the Director of Education for Professional Linguistics.

Ramuel Martinez, PLCI

Instructor, Certified Spanish Interpreter

Born Ramuel Martinez in Mexico City. Since he was born his mother spoke to him in English rather that in Spanish and learned both languages at the same time. Moved to Chicago, IL at the age of 6 for 2 years. At the age of 20 he traveled to Europe where he lived for a short period of time traveling extensively through out several countries. Moved to Atlanta, GA in 1996 to pursue a culinary career. He enrolled in 1997 at the Art Institute of Atlanta and graduate in 1999 with honors with a degree in Culinary Arts. While working in a fine dinning restaurant in 1997, he started attending a local court and offering interpreting services voluntarily for several years. In 2002 started certification program with the Commission on Interpreters and got state certified in 2005. Since starting his certification, he started working with Professional Linguistics. Ramuel has had experience in a variety of cases and circumstances from Federal, Superior, State and Municipal Courts. Including high profile cases that include murders, rapes, drug trafficking and child molestation cases.

He is married and has 4 children and even though he does not work in the Culinary field anymore he enjoys dinning out and trying different foods among other hobbies. He also owns and runs a separate business not related with interpreting.
 
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