Andrea Cecchi
Washington,DC
Summary
Dynamic bilingual professional with extensive experience as a Spanish-English Interpreter for high-stakes legal and medical settings. Proven expertise in consecutive interpretation and medical terminology, ensuring clear communication for clients.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish-English Interpreter
Freelance
Washington, DC
01.2000 - Current
- Provide consecutive interpretation services in high-stakes legal settings, including depositions, immigration court, workers’ compensation hearings, DOJ, and medical-legal evaluations.
- Ensure precise and culturally accurate interpretation of complex legal and medical terminology for Spanish-speaking clients.
- Travel for assignments nationwide while maintaining full professional certification and compliance with court and agency standards.
Medical Interpreter
Freelance
Washington, DC
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Provided medical interpretation for families in emergency situations and state-mandated child protection appointments.
- Interpreted both in person and via phone, often working alongside medical staff and court-appointed guardians.
- Facilitated clear communication for non-English speaking parents navigating critical care decisions.
Spanish and English Teacher and Interpreter
Berlitz Language School
Tysons Corner, VA
06.1992 - 06.1996
- Instructed business executives in English and Spanish to enhance communication skills.
- Managed bookkeeping and accounting functions for Berlitz office to ensure financial accuracy.
- Provided real-time interpretation services for Department of Justice at Court of Immigration Law.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Emory University
Atlanta, GA01.1990
Skills
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English
- Consecutive interpretation
- Medical terminology expertise
- Immigration and court interpreting
- Effective communication skills
Certification
- Court certified DOJ interpreter
- American Translators Association Certified
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Limited
French
Limited
Timeline
Medical Interpreter
Freelance
01.2006 - 01.2007
Spanish-English Interpreter
Freelance
01.2000 - Current
Spanish and English Teacher and Interpreter
Berlitz Language School
06.1992 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Emory University
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