Mission
Puente Pro strives to provide accurate and high-quality translations while being culturally aware when converting an original message into the target language.
Gitzel Puente | Multilingual Founder
Fluent in English, Spanish, and French, I am a lover of languages and cultures. I provide professional translation services through Puente Pro, LLC.
The business name was inspired by my family name Puente, which means Bridge in Spanish. I noticed a gap in language access services in the community during the pandemic, and I was determined to change that by bridging the language barrier.
I am a native Spanish speaker born to Mexican parents, and I grew up in Arizona. Being bilingual from an early age, I naturally became the bridge between cultures, which fueled my passion for languages.
As the first bilingual Communications Officer at the City of Tulsa, I translated documents for various departments, ensuring effective communication across diverse communities. Even before launching Puente Pro, I had been providing translation services to individuals and organizations since 2013, all while balancing a career as a full-time news reporter and anchor in California and Oklahoma.
Education
Master's Degree
Mass Communication, Oklahoma State University
Bachelor's Degree
Broadcast Journalism, Arizona State University
Minor in French Language
Arizona State University
Certificate
World Languages: Spanish Translating Skills, Tulsa Community College
Study Abroad Programs in French Language
Université Laval: Quebec, Canada
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Total Hours: 90
Université Catholique de Lille: Lille, France
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Total Hours: 411
Lyon Bleu International: Lyon, France
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Total Hours: 40
Certificate of Attendance (B2 Proficiency)
Lucca Italian School: Lucca, Italy
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Total Hours: 180
