Ruth Mercado
About Ruth Mercado
Ruth Mercado is a Spanish Copy Editor with extensive experience in web content management and translation. She has worked for notable companies such as Microsoft, Yahoo!, and Credit Karma, and holds degrees in Applied Linguistics and Spanish from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Work at Credit Karma
Ruth Mercado has been employed at Credit Karma as a Spanish Copy Editor since 2021. In this role, she focuses on creating and editing Spanish-language content, ensuring clarity and accuracy for Spanish-speaking users. Her work contributes to the company's mission of providing financial information and tools to a diverse audience.
Previous Experience in Content Production
Prior to her current position, Ruth Mercado worked at several notable companies. She served as a Spanish Content Producer at Microsoft - MSN Latino from 2006 to 2009, where she was involved in producing Spanish-language content. Later, she worked at Yahoo! Inc. as a Content Programming Specialist II at Yahoo! Shine from 2012 to 2013, focusing on content programming. Additionally, she held a position as a Web Producer - Localization at T-Mobile for six months in 2010.
Education and Expertise
Ruth Mercado studied at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Applied Linguistics and Spanish in 1984. She furthered her education at the same university, achieving a Master's Degree in Spanish from 1985 to 1989. Her educational background supports her expertise in web content management, social media, SEO, translation, editing, and localization.
Background in Teaching
Ruth Mercado has a background in education, having worked as a Spanish Instructor at the College of Charleston from 1990 to 2001. During her eleven years in this role, she taught Spanish language and culture, contributing to the academic development of her students in the Charleston, South Carolina area.
Experience in Spanish Content Management
Ruth Mercado possesses extensive experience in managing Spanish web content. Her roles have included writing, editing, and coordinating translations across various organizations. She worked as a Business Analyst / Web Spanish Content at TEK Systems for State Farm from 2013 to 2015, where she focused on Spanish content management.