Andres Garcia Ruiz
Wappingers Falls,New York
Summary
Accomplished in working with different types of individuals to provide interpretation and translation support for law enforcement interviews, healthcare assistance, and student education; carrying 10+ yeas of experience. Transition easily between languages without losing focus and dedicated to accuracy and reliability.
Currently pursuing additional linguistic and cultural learning opportunities within a stable organization that will provide me with challenges and growth potential.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Legal Spanish Interpreter
White Plains City Court
08.2021 - Current
- Spanish interpreter for 3 court rooms and the legal clerk’s station; Interpret between all participants within court procedure
- Provide legal interpretation for defendants in criminal, landlord tenant, DWI, mental health, traffic, small claims, and drug court
- Maintain developed database of court's historical tickets, maximizing quality control of translated documents
Spanish Interpreter
Precise Translations
04.2014 - Current
- Spanish Interpreter for Town Courts, providing simultaneous interpretations for Police Officers, District Attorneys, court attendees, and Judges.
- Provide Spanish interpretation for NYS exams and parent/teacher conferences throughout different local school districts
Spanish Interpreter
Language Today
02.2017 - 01.2021
- Medical language interpreter for Mid-Hudson Psychiatric and Forensic Center, facilitating effective communication between patients and health workers
- Assisted over 1500 patients by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations for treatments and educational programs
- Spanish Interpreter for Children’s Place at both the Bronx and Queens campuses. Provided language services for children who are unable to speak English, and assist in their participation during activity programs
- Medical interpreter for Worker’s Compensation cases
- Spanish interpreter for Parole Board Hearings
Spanish Immigration Interpreter
SOS International LLC
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity while interpreting between the person being interviewed, the Federal Attorney, Defendant’s Attorney, and the Judge in Immigration courts
- Provided simultaneous interpretation at approximately 160 words per minute verbatim for 300+ cases
Freelance Spanish Interpreter
Putnam County Legal Aid
06.2015 - 12.2018
- Spanish Interpreter for Civil and Criminal cases
- Provided assistance with interviews given to over 200 defendants in need of free Legal Aid
- Worked alongside medical professionals by providing precise language services for psychiatric evaluations
Fair Housing Representative
Westchester Residential Opportunities Inc.
11.2014 - 01.2016
- Real Estate Analyst and representative for equal opportunity housing throughout New York’s Westchester County
- Protected and actioned upon the United States’ Federal Fair Housing Act to prevent gentrification and inequality within the real estate industry as an undercover buyer
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations
Executive Resolutions Manager
Bilateral/ Tracfone Wireless
08.2011 - 11.2012
- Executive Agent offering technical bilingual assistance and information about any issue regarding the services that Tracfone offered at an international level
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
- In charge of cases that have been escalated by other managers from different locations and departments throughout the Southern Hemisphere
Education
Department of Justice –Executive Office for Immigration Review Training
Bachelor’s Degree - International Relations with a concentration on Law and Economics
State University of New Paltz
01.2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Political Science and Government
University of Technology Sydney
01.2016
Bachelor’s Degree - International Relations and Affairs
Vassar College
01.2015
Associate’s Degree - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Dutchess Community College
01.2014
Skills
- Exceptional Communication in Spanish and English
- Public Speaking
- Ability to interpret Spanish and English simultaneously, consecutive, and by sight
- Ability to work autonomously and in a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Legal Terminology
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Courtroom Procedures
- Relationship Building
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Certified Legal Spanish Interpreter
White Plains City Court
08.2021 - Current
Spanish Interpreter
Language Today
02.2017 - 01.2021
Spanish Immigration Interpreter
SOS International LLC
01.2017 - 01.2019
Freelance Spanish Interpreter
Putnam County Legal Aid
06.2015 - 12.2018
Fair Housing Representative
Westchester Residential Opportunities Inc.
11.2014 - 01.2016
Spanish Interpreter
Precise Translations
04.2014 - Current
Executive Resolutions Manager
Bilateral/ Tracfone Wireless
08.2011 - 11.2012
Department of Justice –Executive Office for Immigration Review Training
Bachelor’s Degree - International Relations with a concentration on Law and Economics
State University of New Paltz
Bachelor’s Degree - Political Science and Government
University of Technology Sydney
Bachelor’s Degree - International Relations and Affairs
Vassar College
Associate’s Degree - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Dutchess Community College
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