Adriana Fernandez
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Dedicated individual successfully facilitates communication between people of different cultures and backgrounds. Brings wealth of knowledge and experience to organizations requiring interpretation and translation services. Committed to providing quality service and results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Global Language Connections
06.2023 - Current
- Bridged language barriers, allowing Spanish-speaking patients to have equal access to healthcare services.
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
- Interpreted services to families during process of scheduling initial visit and coordination of ongoing treatment.
- Facilitated effective communication between healthcare providers and patients, ensuring proper diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Developed strategies to perform accurate and consistent translations.
- Assisted healthcare professionals in delivering culturally sensitive care to Spanish-speaking patients.
Warehouse Picker
Target Distribution Center
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA guidelines and proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Upheld quality standards by inspecting products during the order picking process, ensuring only undamaged items reach customers.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
- Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Promoted a positive working atmosphere through respectful interactions with peers and supervisors while maintaining focus on achieving team goals.
Cashier
City Mill
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures while processing transactions efficiently.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Proactively addressed long lines by opening additional registers when necessary, enhancing customer experience.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
Supply Warehouseman/Supply Clerk
United States Marine Corps
12.2015 - 08.2021
- Critical work functions and related key activities for: global supply chain logistics life cycle, logistics environment, material handling equipment, safety principles, safe material handling and equipment operation, quality control principles, workplace communications, teamwork and workplace
- Accomplish the technical duties in retail and wholesale supply accounting within every Marine Corps activity and unit
- Operate personal computers, multimedia data entry, scanning and retrieval systems functions, generate routine reports, and perform technical research functions for customers inquiries, in addition to requisition and procurement processing
- Maintain and prepare necessary accounting and supply documents, maintain custody records, perform reconciliations, and take timely action to ensure corrective action of problem areas
- Solve data output interpretation problems or contact appropriate sources to resolve questionable areas.
Machine Bindery
Chippewa graphics
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Able to work with a variety of machines, first ensuring that they are in good working order
- Stamping, stitching, trimming, pressing and binding machines
- Quality control of product
- Reading work orders and setting up equipment according to project specifications
- Work with other crew members to run the project
- Communicate effectively to coordinate efforts.
Housekeeper and Supervisor Assistant
RESIDENCE INN HOTEL BY MARRIOT
04.2011 - 05.2014
- Maintain a positive attitude towards guests, visitors, and coworkers
- Carry linens, towels, toilet products and cleaning supplies using a wheeled carts
- Disinfect equipment and supplies using germicides or steam -operated sterilizers
- Empty wastebaskets, empty and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas
- Observe precautions required to protect hotel and guest property and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors
- Replenish supplies, such as drinking glasses, linen, writing supplies, and bathroom items
- Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies using vacuum cleaners and shampooers
- Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean and tidy
- Wash windows, walls, ceilings and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.
Cashier and Supervisor
UNIQUE THRIFT STORE
07.2009 - 04.2011
- Greeting customers entering establishments
- Receive payments by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers or automatic debits
- Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints
- Stock shelves and keeping work area clean
- Processed nightly sales and sent off to corporate office
- In charge of creating cashiers work schedules
- Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers and responding to customer inquiries and complaints
- Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for costumers
- Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods
- Assign employees to specific duties
- Enforce safety, health and security rules
- Examine merchandise to ensure that it is correctly priced and displayed that is functions as advertised.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edison High School, Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis06.2009
Skills
- Patient confidentiality
- Medical Ethics
- Fluent English
- Services Determination
- Fluent Spanish
- Critical Thinking
- Healthcare Systems Understanding
- Medical Terminology
- Calm Under Pressure
- Team building
Volunteer Experience
- Joshua Tree No-Kill Anima Shelter, Palm Springs, CA, 08/2016, 08/2019
- Palm Springs Marathon and Veterans Day Parade, November 2017, 11/2017
- Crazy Horse Ranch, August 2016, 12/2017
- 1st Baptist Church, November 2017, 11/2017
- Moonlight Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, March 2018 - February 2019, 03/2018, 02/2019
- Friendly Hills Elementary School Halloween Party, October 2016, 10/2016
- WonderCon, March 2018, 03/2018
- Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee, October 2016, 10/2016
- San Diego Comic Con, July 2018, July 2019, 07/2018
- Toys for Tots, December 2016, 12/2016
- Joshua Tree National Park Clean-up, September 2018, 09/2018
- Mil-Tree Sanctuary Project, October 2018, 03/2017, 04/2017
- Gospel Fellowship Noah’s Ark Park, October 2018, 10/2018
- Landers Historical Society, May 2017, 05/2017
- Pegasus Riding Academy, November 2018, 11/2018
- Hi-Desert Cultural Center, November 2018, 08/2017
- Pioneer Pass Golf Challenge, September 2017, 09/2017
- Heaven’s Gate Large Animal Rescue, February 2019 - August 2019, 02/2019, 08/2019
- Morongo Basin Health Fair, March 2019, 10/2017
- WonderCon Volunteer Weekend, March 2019, 03/2019
- SMP Halloween Party, October 2017, 10/2017
- Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, July 2019 - September 2019, 07/2019, 09/2019
- Feathers and Fur Rehab Team City Cleanup, October 2017, 10/2017
- Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center, September 2019, 09/2019
Certification
- Certified The Community Interpreter International, Weaving Cultures, LLC - July 8th, 2023 - July 22nd, 2023
Swimming
Swimming, as a hobby, is a good way to relax and feel good during my free time. On top of being a fun activity, swimming is an excellent way to boost your fitness, and stay healthy. Some of the most popular techniques i used in swimming is freestyle swimming.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Global Language Connections
06.2023 - Current
Warehouse Picker
Target Distribution Center
06.2022 - Current
Cashier
City Mill
03.2022 - 05.2022
Supply Warehouseman/Supply Clerk
United States Marine Corps
12.2015 - 08.2021
Machine Bindery
Chippewa graphics
05.2014 - 08.2015
Housekeeper and Supervisor Assistant
RESIDENCE INN HOTEL BY MARRIOT
04.2011 - 05.2014
Cashier and Supervisor
UNIQUE THRIFT STORE
07.2009 - 04.2011
High School Diploma -
Edison High School, Minneapolis, MN
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