Alondra Garcia
Pharr,TX
Summary
Proven skills in promoting products and boosting revenue by connecting with customers and effectively communicating sales recommendations. Well-organized, reliable and experienced in setting up rapport, and supporting in person and online customers with knowledgeable assistance. Enthusiastic Student with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to bring above average user skills in interpreting out on the field and online. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating communication for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing consumers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASL Interpreter
Talking Hands
McAllen, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Attended meetings between clients and professionals to facilitate communication process.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by demonstrating patience and professionalism at all times.
- Adhered to ethical guidelines established by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
- Interpreted a wide range of topics including technical jargon, medical terminology and abstract concepts.
- Facilitated communication between deaf and hearing individuals in educational, social and professional settings.
- Maintained strict confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information from clients.
- Utilized various strategies such as finger spelling, mouthing words, facial expressions for better comprehension of the message being conveyed.
- Translated English to American Sign Language and vice versa in real-time setting.
- Assisted deaf clients with understanding spoken language through use of sign language.
ASL Interpreter
South Texas Interpreters for the Deaf
McAllen, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Completed professional development courses to improve field knowledge and advance interpretation abilities.
- Interpreted conversations, instructions, and meetings for Deaf consumers, whether in educational settings or at events.
- Assisted with professional communication between Deaf individuals and professors.
- Identified and resolved conflicts in the translation or interpretation of words or concepts.
- Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients' understanding of translations.
- Translated spoken words are simultaneously conveyed orally or using hand signs, maintaining message content and style.
- Adhered to ethical codes protecting information confidentiality.
- Conducted sign language interpretation for deaf clients.
- Adjusted translations to students' cognitive levels, and collaborated with other educational team members as necessary.
Substitute Interpreter
McAllen ISD
McAllen, TX
04.2023 - Current
- Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
- Interpreted the lesson as it was being said and asked for clarification from core teacher.
- Followed lead interpreters schedules and instructions that were left for the substitute.
- Explained assignments and relayed information from lead interpreter.
- Interpreted for Geometry, Art, English, and World Geography.
Internship Student III
Weslaco Library - Jorge Solis
Weslaco, TX
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
- Worked with teams to support goals and build experience.
- Learned tenets of professional office behavior and thoughtful collaboration.
- Sat in on meetings, took detailed notes and brainstormed with team members on ways to solve problems.
- Prepared classes ahead of time and adjusted the lesson according to the classes needs.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Internship Student III
Texas School for the Deaf - Marla Martinez
McAllen, TX
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
- Worked with teams to support goals and build experience.
- Shadowed staff and learned advanced work.
- Learned tenets of professional office behavior and thoughtful collaboration.
- Helped staff members re-stock supplies and perform other administrative duties.
- Sat in on meetings, took detailed notes and brainstormed with team members on ways to solve problems.
- Supported various program activities, assisting with administrative tasks.
- Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
- Handled incoming and outgoing supplies and packages and routed to appropriate personnel.
- Attended and participated in meetings and brainstorming sessions with team members.
Internship Student II
South Texas College
McAllen, TX
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
- Worked with management and instructors to establish core skills related to job and industry.
- Participated in weekly staff meetings and team building events
- Practiced to work on teams and to feed each other, and how to switch smoothly.
- Interpreted Computer Science, Integrated Reading and Writing, Automotive, Philosophy, "The Animal Farm Play", and "Transcendence 2023 Musical".
- Learned tenets of professional interpreter behavior.
Sales Representative
Armored Painting
McAllen, TX
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
- Created successful strategies to develop and expand customer sales.
- Presented products and services to prospective and existing customers to meet client needs.
- Drove sales of company products and services by meeting with customers using strategic and organized approach.
Internship Student I
South Texas College
McAllen, TX
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Participated in weekly staff meetings and team building events.
- Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
- Observed and interpreted in classroom with mentor giving feedback.
- Learned to work in teams, in terms of feeding and interpreting.
- Interpreted an Integrated Reading and Writing, Automotive, Electrical Automotive, American Sign Language 1, and Deaf Support Specialist Classes.
Sales Representative
Cutco Vector
McAllen, TX
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
- Monitored customer order process and addressed customer issues.
- Identified customer needs to deliver relevant product solutions and promotions and meet target budgets.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - American Sign Language (ASL)
South Texas College
Mcallen, TX12.2023
Certificate - Deaf Support Specialists
South Texas College
Mcallen, TX12.2023
High School Diploma -
Memorial High School
Mcallen, TX06.2020
Skills
- Strategy Development
- Problem Solving Skills
- Adaptability, work well with others, and independently
- Trilingual- Fluent in Spanish, English, and American Sign Language
- Dependable and Reliable
- Multitasking and Organization
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Scheduling and Calendar Management
Certification
- Customer Service Certificate since March 2018
- Substitute Certificate in Grades K-12 since May 2020
Timeline
ASL Interpreter
Talking Hands
07.2024 - Current
Internship Student III
Weslaco Library - Jorge Solis
06.2023 - 07.2023
Internship Student III
Texas School for the Deaf - Marla Martinez
06.2023 - 07.2023
ASL Interpreter
South Texas Interpreters for the Deaf
05.2023 - Current
Substitute Interpreter
McAllen ISD
04.2023 - Current
Internship Student II
South Texas College
01.2023 - 05.2023
Internship Student I
South Texas College
08.2022 - 12.2022
Sales Representative
Armored Painting
07.2022 - 01.2023
Sales Representative
Cutco Vector
06.2020 - 12.2020
Associate of Applied Science - American Sign Language (ASL)
South Texas College
Certificate - Deaf Support Specialists
South Texas College
High School Diploma -
Memorial High School
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