Andrew Troyer
Salem
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced translator with fluency in Haitian Creole as a former missionary to Haiti. Seeking a challenging role leveraging my language skills and cultural understanding to provide accurate and effective translations. Proven ability to adapt to various translation contexts, including legal, medical, and technical contexts.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Handy Andy Painting & More LLC
09.2019 - Current
- Managing day-to-day business operations.
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
Shop Manager
BL Hartley Inc.
07.2014 - 09.2019
- Maintained a clean, safe, and inviting shop environment for both customers and employees by enforcing proper safety protocols and cleanliness standards.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving maintenance issues
Missionary to Haiti
Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Connection
10.1998 - 04.2012
- Built lasting relationships with community members through genuine empathy, compassion, active listening skills.
- Prepared and delivered mission-related presentations to churches
- Developed effective communication skills by interacting with diverse populations in various settings.
- Established trust within the community through regular engagement and consistent support.
- Enhanced cultural understanding by learning local customs and incorporating them into daily interactions.
- Strengthened community relations by organizing and participating in outreach programs.
- Collaborated with other missionaries to strategize, plan, and execute successful mission trips throughout Haiti
- Facilitated spiritual growth among congregation members, leading weekly services and bible study sessions.
- Built relationships with local and international mission organizations for successful partnerships.
- Proselytized people and imparted knowledge of faith using strong public speaking and one-on-one discussions.
- Mentored local leaders, fostering their growth and empowering them to take on greater responsibilities within the community.
- Led mission teams in prayer and spiritual formation.
- Assisted in disaster relief efforts, contributing to faster community recovery.
- Streamlined mission operations by implementing efficient administrative procedures.
- Coordinated with international partners to secure funding for community development projects.
- Implemented clean water projects, significantly reducing water-borne diseases.
- Built strong relationships with local leaders, promoting collaborative community projects.
- Facilitated medical missions to remote areas, improving access to healthcare.
- Attended meetings with religious leaders.
- Wrote and delivered sermons.
Education
Bachelor Of Religious Education - Ministerial
Allegheny Wesleyan College
Salem, OHHigh School Diploma -
Stoneboro Wesleyan School
Stoneboro, PASkills
- Customer relations
- Verbal and written communication
- Business management and planning
- Attention to detail
- Effective leader and goal setter
Accomplishments
I thrill working with members of the Haitian community and feel a strong bond with these dear people. I have proven expertise in precise, accurate translation. Taking time to fully understand and properly translate the expression of Haitians in their native tongue has been my life-long enjoyment and challenge.
Timeline
Owner
Handy Andy Painting & More LLC
09.2019 - Current
Shop Manager
BL Hartley Inc.
07.2014 - 09.2019
Missionary to Haiti
Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Connection
10.1998 - 04.2012
Bachelor Of Religious Education - Ministerial
Allegheny Wesleyan College
High School Diploma -
Stoneboro Wesleyan School
Similar Profiles
Aryan ChumberAryan Chumber
Car Valeter at HACW (Handy Andy Car Wash)Car Valeter at HACW (Handy Andy Car Wash)
Jacob PineiroJacob Pineiro
Assistant Operations Manager at Handy Andy Junk RemovalAssistant Operations Manager at Handy Andy Junk Removal
Andrew KeyAndrew Key
Owner at Handy Andy Paint and RepairOwner at Handy Andy Paint and Repair