Alejandro Castaneda
Woburn
Summary
Spanish Linguist and Consultant with Procter & Gamble, specializing in cross-cultural communication and project management. Delivered expert translation services, enhancing collaboration among international teams. Achieved a 95% satisfaction rate in customized language instruction while improving operational efficiency. Proficient in drafting reports, conducting open source research, and translating documents with exceptional writing and oral communication skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Linguist & Consultant
Procter & Gamble
Boston
10.2025 - Current
- Rendered Spanish language services for an international team of technicians, mechanical, and electrical engineers
- Facilitated cross-cultural communication to support technical project success
- Provided expert consulting on Spanish linguistics for business operations
- Supported documentation and translation needs for technical manuals and reports
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure accurate information exchange
- Assisted in troubleshooting language barriers during project implementation
- Maintained confidentiality and professionalism in all communications
Administrative Assistant (Bilingual)
WinnCompanies
Roxbury
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Assisted in preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence by gathering data and formatting documents
- Managed and maintained office supplies inventory for daily operations
- Maintained confidential files and records to ensure data security
- Responded to inquiries from clients, vendors, and employees promptly and professionally
- Performed general administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, faxing, filing, and sorting mail
Spanish Linguist, Contractor
Procter & Gamble
Boston
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Provided Spanish-English interpreting and translation services for an international team
- Conducted culture consulting to bridge language and cultural gaps for business operations
- Translated technical manuals and collaborated with teams for accurate information dissemination
Linguist Consultant
SF Linguistics
Boston
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided expert translation and interpreting services in Spanish and French for diverse clients
- Developed and delivered tailored language classes for students at all levels, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate
- Collaborated on special projects with local, state, and federal government entities, including the US Military
US Soldier
U.S. Army
Washington
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Served on the PI 60th Presidential Inauguration Task Force for the U.S. Government.
- Participated in joint operations with other military branches and agencies.
- Resolved conflicts among team members to maintain unit cohesion and morale.
Operations Manager - Sales
Sherwin Williams Company
Reading
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed daily operations, sales, personnel scheduling, inventory control, and financial reports
- Oversaw overall store operations and implemented new business models and sales strategies for fiscal year 2024
Business Analyst
InComm
Salt Lake City
09.2019 - 12.2022
- Supported financial services, merchant payment platforms, gift cards, and pre-paid technologies
- Contributed to global financial services operations for the Asia-Pacific Team region
Special Operations Soldier
U.S. Army, 19th Special Forces Group
Draper
06.2014 - 10.2019
- Performed field-level maintenance on automotive wheeled vehicles and conducted troubleshooting
- Maintained fuel, electrical, and powertrain systems, and ensured shop safety and maintenance discipline
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and services, and maintained information systems security
French and Spanish Language Instructor
19th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
Draper
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Taught French and Spanish to Special Forces operators to maintain language proficiency
- Achieved a 100% passing rate for a small group of personnel over a two-month period
Education
MBA - Business Administration with focus on entrepreneurship
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH12.2025
BA - French Language & Literature in Studies and Pre-Med
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT12.2015
Skills
- Effective communication
- Business analysis
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Grammar expertise
- Language assessment
- Code-switching proficiency
- Project management
- Cross-cultural communication
- Spanish translation
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Interpersonal skills
- French tutoring
- Business planning
- Business acumen
- Solutions development
Certification
- Military electrical engineering, Present
- TS Clearance, 04/01/21 to Present
- Department of Defense Language Certification (DOD) Spanish & French, 05/01/17 to Present
- ESL Certification
- CPR Certification
- Secret Clearance
- BLS Certification
- Teaching Certification
- Driver's License
- Top Secret Clearance
- Certified Surgical Technologist, 12/01/10
Additional Information - Professional Skills
- Leadership
- Customer Focused
- Fluent in English, Spanish, and French.
- Business Analysis
- Research & Investigations.
- Administrative Support
- Vendor Management
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
- Reports Management
- Scheduling & Tracking
- Cross Training & Mentoring
- DOD Secret Security Clearance
- Conflict Resolution
- Records Management
- Compliance & Policy Implementation
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Spanish Linguist & Consultant
Procter & Gamble
10.2025 - Current
Administrative Assistant (Bilingual)
WinnCompanies
06.2025 - 10.2025
Spanish Linguist, Contractor
Procter & Gamble
02.2025 - 05.2025
US Soldier
U.S. Army
01.2025 - 01.2025
Linguist Consultant
SF Linguistics
05.2024 - 02.2025
Operations Manager - Sales
Sherwin Williams Company
02.2023 - 04.2024
Business Analyst
InComm
09.2019 - 12.2022
French and Spanish Language Instructor
19th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
06.2017 - 08.2017
Special Operations Soldier
U.S. Army, 19th Special Forces Group
06.2014 - 10.2019
MBA - Business Administration with focus on entrepreneurship
Southern New Hampshire University
BA - French Language & Literature in Studies and Pre-Med
University of Utah