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Business Economics And Minor
Educational Abroad Program
Interpreter
- Received fundamental training on client relationship management as an interpreter for professional athletes from abroad
- Supported staff with development of marketing plans focused on locating new clientele and assisted the CEO on effectively contacting MLB organizations
- Stayed up-to-date with real-time recruitment and transaction of potential clients and extensively researched player's background
- Presented detailed analysis of client's statistical data on PowerPoint by gathering high volume of data and information and evaluating performance tendencies
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Business Management
International Business, Administration, Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Trade And Commerce
International Relations And Affairs
Interpreter
Call center representative and logistics, supply chain and procurement coordinator
- Personal assistant for the Consul General
- Business adviser for the Deputy-General Consul
- Drafted meeting agendas, office supply advance materials, and executed follow-up for meetings and team conferences
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Interpreter/driver/security
Translated official letters, training schedules, Programs of Instructions, etc.
- Interpreted for classes held in Afghan National Army/Afghan National Police training locations.
- Provided transportation for non-U.S. Military personnel that were meeting with the U.S. Military or Coalition soldiers.
- Provided security for American contractors transitioning to and from the International Airport.
- Provided security for over $1.6 million USD of Up-Armored vehicles.
- Accountable for daily inventory of equipment issued to soldiers throughout their 8 weeks of training.
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Interpreter
Assisted students with oral and written interpretation
- Performed administrative functions, such as making copies and giving out paperwork to students
- Accompanied students on field trips
- Participated in parent and volunteer meetings
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Art And Art Education
Interpreter
Spanish language interpreter for a medical facility including pediatrics, adult medicine, ob/gyn and dental offices.
- Interpreting for Spanish speaking patients and their family members in all aspects of their visit, with providers, nursing staff and support staff
- Translation of written communications from English to Spanish
- Assist patients in properly completing necessary paperwork
- Contacting patients on provider's behalf to insure understanding of orders, prescriptions, appointment, etc.
- Answering phones, making appointments, taking messages
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Italian Language And Literature
Italian Language And Literature
Breakthrough Shadow Coaching
International / Italian Case Manager, Translator and Interpreter
- Facilitated international program to inform intended parents of the general and legal services and processes concluding with the birth of their child.
- Created social media content in both Italian and English, including blogging and YouTube videos.
- Coordinated and delivered translation services between Italian speaking clients and their attorneys, doctors, psychologists and surrogates.
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year at this job
Civil Engineering
Interpreter
Interpreted from Arabic to English for refugees
- Translated for computer software, mechanics, and carpentry classes
- Made reports on daily tasks
- Render spoken ideas accurately, quickly, and clearly
- Assisted co-workers when needed
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Medical Administrative Assistant
High School Diploma
High School Diploma
Interpreter (spanish/english)
Interpreter for Doctors/Specialist inside treatment rooms
- Aid patients with initial exams, intake forms and translating paperwork
- Preparing PR2 for Workers Compensation patients
- Greet visitors and direct them to appropriate staff
- Schedule and confirm appointments and medical consultations
- Assist patients filling out EDD forms
- Confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries and medical consultations
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Sales Representative/translator Interpreter
Facilitated sales and customer service functions while supporting staff in assisting and serving Spanish-speaking customers from initial contract, sales, financing, delivery and service.
- Assisted internal Spanish speaking employees with job responsibilities and conflict resolution.
- Exhibited exemplary talents throughout the sales cycle from prospecting and qualifying to negotiating and closing.
- Named "Employee of the Month".
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Nursing
Business
Medical Interpreter
Communicating between patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) and their physicians, nurses, lab technicians
- Articulate and respond to cultural differences as related to healthcare issue, other healthcare providers.
- Explains hospital policies and procedures and provides assistance to patients who have limited English proficiency.
- Provides effective translation services for discharge instructions.
- Communicates with members of the health care team to provide optimal services to patients and families.
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High School Diploma
Information Security Basics
Interpreter/translator
Provide oral and written interpretation for Hispanic Families under the Early Intervention Program for children in NJ
- Translate Evaluation and Assessments into both languages
- Verify information from original text in order to ensure appropriate interpretation
- Ensure that all written translations conform to the original text in terms of technicality and terminology
- Direct point of contact between Service Provider, Practitioner, and families
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Social Services
Referral Specialist / Interpreter
Answer incoming referral requests from patient and specialist offices.
- Manage 2 week priority and Incomplete Referral Report
- Manage Sleep Studies and Developmental Medicine referrals.
- Enter patient complaints and release forms for patients that are leaving the practice into the Patient
- Portuguese interpreting for appointments and calls from providers and nurses.
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Business Administrative
Business Administrative
Interpreter
Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.
- Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material.
- Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.
- Train and supervise other translators or interpreters.
- Compile information on content and context of information to be translated and on intended audience.
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Interpreter
Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.
- Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.
- Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary.
- Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material.
- Read written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewrite material into specified languages.
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Community Health
Interpreter
Work as both community and medical Interpreter
- Translate documents from English to Somali and Vice Versa
- Provide transportation as needed
- Conduct home visits
- Assisted customers with their queries and problems by phone and e-mail.
- Established and maintained contacts with new and existing customers
- Helped customers place new orders easily.
- Forwarded important and serious matters to the supervisors
- Transferred calls to the required departments quickly and accurately
- Entered and updated new customer details in the database
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Medical Interpreter
Interprets between doctors, nurses, social workers and patients (LEP's)
- BTG Certified Medical Interpreter with over 7 years of experience
- Possesses excellent fluency - both verbal and written in Spanish and English
- Understand Medical Terminology
- Adherence to the Code of Ethics for Interpreters
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Civil Engineering
Freelance Interpreter
- Translates spoken passages from one language into another
- Provides consecutive or simultaneous translation between languages
- In consecutive interpreting listens to complete statements in one language, translates to second and additionally translates responses from second into first language
- Expresses either approximate or exact translation, depending on nature of occasion
- In simultaneous interpreting renders oral translation of material at time it is being spoken, usually hearing material over electronic audio system broadcasting translation to listeners
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High School Diploma
Bachelor of Science
Medicine
Medical Interpreter
Provide language services to non-English patients to help them communicate with doctors, nurses and medical staff
- Give medical care instructions
- Provide drug information and schedule follow-up appointments
- Use proper medical terminology to avoid misunderstandings between professionals and patients
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Spanish
Patient Representative/interpreter
Serve as a liaison between patients, family members, and the hospital staff.
- Address, document, investigate, clarify, mediate, resolve and/or redirect patient concerns.
- Interpret for Spanish LEPs and hospital staff.
- Provide outstanding customer service to all.
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Interpreting Spoken Language
Liberal Studies
Spanish
Medical Interpreter
Meet the need of non-English speaking families enrolled in Early Intervention
- Translate Individualized Family Service plans, evaluations, assessments, periodic reviews and discharge summary reports
- Interpret Early intervention specific regulations and policies into Spanish
- Translate Early intervention specific letters, flyers, memos, and brochures into Spanish
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Bachelor of Arts
Master of Arts
Medical Interpreter Training Coordinator
Directs and supervises the activities of the MIT Program.
- Plans, monitors, and implements departmental activities, include hiring, scheduling of courses and budgeting.
- Supervises, coordinates and evaluates the activities of Language
- Facilitates training sessions as a lead trainer and participates as a Language instructor.
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Health Information Technology
Health Information Management
Interpreter
- Interpret Somali Language to English
- Delivered excellent clients service
- Help client with limited English proficiency
- Interpret medication information and medical terminology
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Environmental Science
Conservation Studies
Field Interpreter
- Provide interactive watershed instruction for local middle school field trips
- Lead group investigations of the water quality at local parks
- Answer questions and encourage further learning of students
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Medical Interpreter
- Work as an interpreter with Somali refugees
- Assist patients who lack fluency with the English language communicate with medical staff at clinics, hospitals, dental offices settings
- Ensures that medical representative fully comprehends patients’ medical concerns and problems
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Business Administration
Interpreter/translator
- Interpret for Russian-speaking clients in the WRAAA/Passport program
- Translate medical documents
- Communicate clearly and effectively with clients and case managers
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Psychology
Sales/driver/interpreter
- Greet customers in person and by phone and ascertain their needs
- Develop positive customer relations
- Maintain an active awareness of store merchandise
- Sell, order, and stock auto parts
- Handle cash transactions
- Update and file commercial log sheets
- Process orders for transfers, deliveries, and pick up
- Ensure accurate and timely delivery to local businesses
Interpreter Resume Success Stories
Interpreter Duties and Responsibilities
In order to interpret communications, an Interpreter performs many different tasks. We analyzed job listings for Interpreter in order to identify these core duties and responsibilities.
Translate Verbal Communications The bulk of an Interpreters job is to translate verbal communications, usually in real time. This can include speeches at conferences and events, meetings, classes and training sessions, or individual communications between two people or small groups of people. It is crucial that they interpret accurately and quickly in real time without leaving out or changing any information that is being communicated.
Translate Written Communications Interpreters also translate written communications. These can include anything from documents and forms to meeting notes to emails to presentations. It's important that they effectively communicate the meaning of the text and maintain its core message.
Assist Clients Acting as a liaison between two parties, the interpreters facilitate communications by assisting clients on behalf of their company. This can include helping them understand documents and information given out by the company, assisting them in filling out forms and paperwork and answering questions or addressing concerns on behalf of the client. They must also maintain a knowledge of the clients' culture and be aware of any culturally sensitive issues that may arise.
Record Interactions The Interpreter is often required to document and record interactions and translations. They record their interactions by entering data into a system, and that information is then used for various statistical reporting purposes. This includes recording in-person interactions as well as phone conversations and taking meeting minutes.
Interpreter Skills
Because communication is the job of an Interpreter, they must have fantastic communication abilities, verbal and written, in both of the languages they will be using. They are personable and having great relationship-building skills, allowing them to effectively communicate and build relationships with both parties. Empathy and an awareness of other cultures is also crucial to being a successful Interpreter. Core skills: Based on job listings we looked at, employers want Interpreters with these core skills. If you want to work as an Interpreter, focus on the following. Go getter enthusiastic ambitious- Possessing a High School diploma or GED
- Having some relevant experience
- Being fluent in the two languages being interpreted
- Demonstrating translation abilities
- Showing knowledge of cultures involved
- Being comfortable with public speaking
- Bachelor's degree in language being interpreted
- Associate's degree in Interpreting
- Prior interpreter experience with spoken word
- Experience working in government positions
- Industry-specific knowledge
- Completing an interpreting certificate program
Interpreter Resources
We searched the Web to find the best industry resources to help you continue exploring a career as an Interpreter. From thought leaders to industry groups, this list is packed with opportunities to learn, connect and engage. On the Web
The Linguist - A blog from a professional linguist
The Interpreter Diaries - Blog from a professional interpreter
Sign Language NYC - Blog from one of the biggest sign language interpreter services organizations Industry Groups
American Translators Association - Association for translators
National Council on Interpreting in Healthcare - Association for interpreters in healthcare
National Association for Interpretation - Leading professional organization for interpreters Interpreter Books
The Bilingual Courtroom - A book on being a judicial interpreter
The Interpreters - Stories from interpreters who served in the U.S. military
Interpreters and Translators - A book filled with first-hand career information