Angela Christel Green
Alva,US
Summary
Highly motivated foreign language interpreter with over 20 years of experience, with linguistic expertise in English, French, and Haitian-Creole. Written and oral proficiency in alternative, consecutive, and sight interpreting for non- English speaking clients/patients to French, and Haitian-Creole, in a fast-paced work environment. Detail-orientated, document translator who works steadfastly, while ensuring to maintain a grammatically accurate and authentic tone in all languages required. I seek to expand my services to a broader demographic. As a Haitian-Angolan decent, child of an immigrant mother; living in the United States for over 20 years, and having had the privilege to have lived in various countries previously, Namely in France, Belgium, Switzerland, England, Angola, D.R.C. (Democratic Republic of Congo), Haiti, and the United States. I've also had the privilege to have visited many more countries including Martinique, Guadeloupe, The Dominican Republic, Congo-Brazzaville, and Gabon. These opportunities have afforded me such extensive travels, and have also gifted me with the blessing of opening my young mind to learn from an eclectic array of cultures and languages. My greatest motivation now is to be given the opportunity to put my skills and talents professionally available to my community and the world's community at large. Efficient Customer Service skills keen HIPAA Compliance Seasoned Document Translator Gifted Educator Enthusiastic Medical and Immigration Interpreter Adept team player AS a Medical Interpreter, I play the role of an advocate, cultural broker, clarifier, and conduit; seamlessly switching from one role to the other as needed. I am also responsible to accurately interpret verbatim what is said between the medical staff, the patients, and their family members (when appropriate) while using a professional register with the proper medical terminology. Following a mandatory monthly continuous learning courses provided by the agency. I am a competently savvy Certified Medical Interpreter with an exceptional background with over 20-year experience handling intensive medical calls. Collaborating across disciplines to support patients' needs and enhance care and understanding between patients and their medical team.
Overview
85
85
years of professional experience
Work History
Author
Self- Published
Miami, FL
05.2009 - Current
- Published Life Through Poetry A Surrogate Voice Vol.1
- This a collection of about 90 poems dedicated to the children of war, such as former child soldiers and all the children who have been victimized by war one way or another.
- Included are also poems where I put myself in the shoes of the voiceless I wanted to represent, hence the title LIFE THROUGH POETRY , A SURROGATE VOICE.
Lead, Class instructor
Hrmony Of The Divine Light Co, THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVING WISDOM
West Park, Miami, FL
08.1998 - Current
- Activities pertaining to the Youth Ministry program including spiritual, academic, and social mentorship
- Performed all consecration rituals within the faith
- Efficient in making sure that all chambers of the Temple functioned properly, smoothly, and interdependently (in all of our international locations) under the ruling of our Headquarters in West Park, Florida
- Directed pre-school, toddler, and infant services to provide comprehensive family support
- Increased membership satisfaction by resolving issues and conflicts which occurred between members in all chambers and locations simultaneously
- Placed a high value on punctuality and worked hard to maintain an excellent attendance record, consistently encouraging members to arrive at the Temple ready to work right away, landing a helping before, during, and after service
- Was in charge of preparing, coordinating, and disseminating information about the annual schedule of activities, ritual services, and classes
- Had an excellent attendance record and was always on time for anything that need to be done, at any given moment
- Developed team communications and information for various meetings including administrative, spiritual (Clergy members), and academic
- Oversaw special groups events, and overnight excursions
- Worked directly with the Temple's Board members leadership groups administrators, and volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for Temple members (Youth and adults alike)
- Conducted book Clubs Meetings with literature pertaining to our faith
- Served as the Chief Editor of our bi-monthly newsletter THE SENTINEL, (One of H.O.D.L.C.' S branches)
- Managed Ministry's budget
- Worked with senior Pastors and Deacons to lead Sunday and mid-week workshop services Oversaw teams of volunteers focused on spiritual growth, social awareness, and dynamics of the Temple's events
- Lead fundraising events in social settings, including Drum circles Nights, Family Picnic days, Yard Sales, and Yearly
- Galas
- Founder & C.E.O
- Of AGTutoring, Among other things, I teach students who desire to learn new languages: French, Haitian-Creole, Portuguese,
- English for professional or recreational reasons
- Working with students ranging from Pre-K to Post -Graduate
- Worked with students (children and adults) with severe to mild disabilities complying with current Education Board
- Curriculum while creating individualized lessons plans to suit each student's needs, method of learning, and pace to ensure a higher success rate for each pupil
- 2014-218- privately a student who with a severe seizure disorder
- Who was having difficulties retaining new information after each seizure.
Director
Ministry, C.O, Ordained Deacon
11.2009 - 06.2022
Employer Document Translator
Private Cleaning Agency
Miramar, FL
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Translated employment agreements and contracts from English to Haitian-Creole
- Looked up the closest equivalents for nuanced terminology, words, and phrases in specialized dictionaries, thesauruses, and reference books
- Tried to stay as true to the message's content, tone, and emotion as possible
- Increased Employees satisfaction by resolving miscommunication issues which resulted from previous poor translation of said documents Currently Collaborating with a team of 10 highly motivated people in the development of a project I've indicated ..
- United Women's Hope, A non-profit foundation dedicated to helping women from all walks of life safely and legally escape their abusive situations while empowering them to become self-sufficient in every aspect of their lives, through rehabilitation, re-education, counseling, and financial education, Entrepreneurial mentorship, and micro loans, Along with social, legal, medical resources to support their new beginnings
- Consistently recognized for outstanding Over The Phone Medical, legal, and Community Interpretation 2014, Present
- Received the 2008 Rosa Park's Wall of Tolerance Award
Receptionist/ Medical Interpreter
Good News Care Center
Homestead, FL
02.1998 - 05.2018
- Maintained and organized Patient charts
- Made and helped patients with their medical appointments
- Translated Confidential medical documents, brochures, and forms to help patients better understand their care, and doctor's orders, while complying with Rules and regulations of the clinic as well as HIPAA Masterfully Interpreted for non-English -speaking patients to their medical team from one language to another and vis-versa
Independent Haitian Screenplay writer
01.2000 - 01.2015
- Maintained a 5-star student review as a private tutor
Medical Interpreter
Niki's Int'l LTD
Fort Myers, Florida
06.2022 - Current
- Streamlined patient and provider interaction by providing a channel of effective communication.
- Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
- Equipped healthcare providers with cultural information to promote appropriate provision of health services.
- Interpreted services to families during process of scheduling initial visit and coordination of ongoing treatment.
- Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting language translation.
Education
Interpreting & Translation - Certificate in Immigration Interpreting -
Language Connections
2022
Social Media Marketing - Certificate in Social Medi Marketing -
The Shaw Academy
2017
Medical Interpreting Certificate - Language Interpretation And Translation
Linguistica International
4250 West 5415 South Kearns, Utah 84118 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
University of Miami
1320 Dixie HWY, Coral Gables, Fl. 3314611.2001
Certificate In Crisis Intervention Therapy - Crisis Intervention Therapy
Switchboard of Miami
1395 Brickell Ave. Miami, Fl. 33131 11.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Therapy & Behavioral Modification Therapy
University of Living Wisdom
2001
Skills
- Conversant in:
- Spanish
- STD Counseling
- Data Entry
- Savvy in communicating with patient's families
- Efficient Conflict Resolution
- Talented Creative Writer/ Publish Author
- Enthusiastic Administrative support
- Qualified Transcriber
- Document creation
- Communications
- Competent in MS Office
- Supervision
- Team management
- As a Certified Mental Health Crisis Intervention Therapist, I am efficient at handling intricate calls pertaining to
- Mental Health issues, or as is often the case, with calls pertaining to the Center for Survivors of Torture that most
- Interpreters may find arduous to deal with
- Assist the HR department from time to time, to evaluate French speaking as well as Haitian-Creole speaking
- Potential future interpreters
- I am an accomplished, resourceful and skilled at seamlessly bridging cultural divides between patients, their family,
- And their medical team
- Free-Lance Over The Phone Immigration Interpreter May, 2018 to November, 2020
- Bernard & Yam Law Offices Miami, FL
- I interpreted for immigration
- Asylum Interviews,
- Client Interview preparation Attorney Consultations as needed
- I spoke with subject-matter experts and other colleagues to ensure that I had a clear understanding of technical
- Concepts and that I was translating them correctly
- Attended [Type] meetings in order to provide accurate consecutive translations of member conversations
- Double-checked the data's accuracy and integrity
- Tried to stay as true to the message's content, tone, and emotion as possible
- Took part in training programs to improve my professional knowledge and skills in interpretation
- Performed sight translation seamlessly during procedures Providing flawless interpretation to both the non
Additional Information
- 1998- Silver Knight's Award (outstanding High School Volunteer Award) 1998- President Bill Clinton's Student Presidential Honoree Accomplishments
Timeline
Medical Interpreter
Niki's Int'l LTD
06.2022 - Current
Employer Document Translator
Private Cleaning Agency
06.2018 - 07.2018
Director
Ministry, C.O, Ordained Deacon
11.2009 - 06.2022
Author
Self- Published
05.2009 - Current
Independent Haitian Screenplay writer
01.2000 - 01.2015
Lead, Class instructor
Hrmony Of The Divine Light Co, THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVING WISDOM
08.1998 - Current
Receptionist/ Medical Interpreter
Good News Care Center
02.1998 - 05.2018
Interpreting & Translation - Certificate in Immigration Interpreting -
Language Connections
Social Media Marketing - Certificate in Social Medi Marketing -
The Shaw Academy
Medical Interpreting Certificate - Language Interpretation And Translation
Linguistica International
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
University of Miami
Certificate In Crisis Intervention Therapy - Crisis Intervention Therapy
Switchboard of Miami
Associate of Applied Science - Therapy & Behavioral Modification Therapy
University of Living Wisdom