Alfonso M Lichtenwalter
Burnsville,MN
Summary
Language professional prepared for challenges of Spanish interpretation. Possesses valuable experience in bridging communication gaps and ensuring understanding across diverse audiences. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability to changing needs, along with skills in cultural sensitivity and active listening. 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. Bilingual professional fluent in Spanish and English. Adept at keeping original emotion, style, and content of messages. Well-versed in cultural context of conversations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Interpreter
INGCO International
11.2018 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service to both English-and Spanish-speaking clients through skillful written and verbal communication abilities.
- Facilitated clear communication between healthcare providers and patients, bridging language barriers for optimal care delivery.
- Strengthened relationships with clients by providing culturally sensitive interpretations that demonstrated respect and understanding.
- Contributed to increased client satisfaction by providing effective language support during important meetings.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail when translating sensitive documents such as contracts or legal agreements, ensuring the utmost accuracy and confidentiality at all times.
- Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.
- Assisted in the creation of bilingual marketing materials, ensuring accurate translations to reach a wider audience effectively.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices in interpretation techniques through ongoing professional development initiatives.
Medical Interpreter
Itasca
04.2017 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA guidelines while handling sensitive medical information during the interpretation process.
- Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
- Supported healthcare professionals in delivering accurate diagnoses by effectively interpreting detailed medical histories from non-English speaking patients.
- Ensured clear communication by providing precise interpretation of doctor''s instructions, diagnoses, and prescriptions to non-English speaking patients.
Legal Interpreter
University Language Center
01.2016 - Current
- Conducted thorough research on case-specific terminology prior to assignments, resulting in greater accuracy in translations of technical language.
- Enabled efficient attorney-client communication through simultaneous interpretation during consultations, strategy sessions, and negotiations.
- Developed a comprehensive glossary of legal terminology for use by fellow interpreters, streamlining the translation process across the team.
- Received recognition from supervising attorneys for exceptional performance in accurately conveying complex legal arguments during trials.
- Facilitated communication between law enforcement officers and non-English speaking individuals during interrogations, promoting fairness throughout the process.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - International Business
Colegio Nacional De Educacion Tecnica
CDMX09.1990
Skills
- Fluent spanish
- [Language] fluency
- Verbal communication
- Memory retention
- Translation services
- Confidentiality practices
- Note-taking techniques
- Video remote interpreting
- Telephone interpreting
- Consecutive interpreting expertise
- Language pair specialization
- Simultaneous translations experience
Affiliations
- UMTIA
Certification
- Community Interpreter Certificate – Various Educational Institutions.
- Advanced Diploma in Conference Interpreting (ADCI) - Chartered Institute of Linguists.
- Simultaneous Interpretation Certification – Various Training Programs.
- Certified Document Translator (CDT)– Online Credentialing Bodies.
- MN Driver's License
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Spanish Interpreter
INGCO International
11.2018 - Current
Medical Interpreter
Itasca
04.2017 - Current
Legal Interpreter
University Language Center
01.2016 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - International Business
Colegio Nacional De Educacion Tecnica
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