Axel Diaz Diaz
Physical Therapist/ Medical Interpreter
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Trilingual Physical Therapist with seven years of experience in physical therapy services across various healthcare settings. Arabic, English and Spanish interpreter and translator demonstrating multi- cultural competency, interpersonal skills, and consummate professional results. Able to sustain energy and leadership skills in fast-paced environments under pressure and adapt quickly in diverse social, economic, ethnic, and educational situations. In the age of globalization, possessing advanced skill and fluency in foreign languages is one my most valuable assets. Constantly seeking valuable educational opportunities in Diplomacy and Business to maximize these unique skills and create a rewarding entrepreneurial or humanitarian career.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Languages
Work History
Manager
Cheetah Sarasota/ Gentlemen's Club
2 2016 - 01.2022
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Medical Interpreter (Arabic, English and Spanish)
Hamad Medical Corporation, The Cuban Hospital
2 2015 - 10.2015
Trilingual Interpreter & Translator in multiple settings:
Academic
- Collaborated with professional colleagues in development and implementation of Introductory Arabic course for employees with emphasis on Arabic language and culture.
- Created standardized patient education materials in Arabic, English and Spanish adopted by The Cuban Hospital and Hamad Medical Corporation.
- Ongoing cultural competency research to review and update curriculum.
Non-Clinical
- Supported Human Resources Department by accompanying employees to trainings and seminars to translate instruction, conversation and documents.
- Explained hospital policies and procedures.
- Provided translation support for interviews and employment-related processes.
Clinical/Patient care
- Streamlined patient and provider interaction by providing channel of effective communication.
- Served as medical interpreter for patients, staff and healthcare professionals during clinical encounters delivered accurate, ethically appropriate and skilled interpretations.
- Translated informed consent for patients. Confirmed to attending physicians patients clearly understood risks and benefits of surgery/procedures.
Physical Therapist
Hammad Medical Corporation
07.2012 - 11.2015
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments
- Developed and implemented hundreds of individualized patient treatment plans:
Acute care triage
Pulmonary rehab
Post-surgical orthopedic
In-home rehab for patients adjusting to permanent physical disabilities
Long term neurological conditions
- CVA/Stroke
- TBI/Traumatic brain injury
- SCI/Spinal cord injury
Physical Therapist
Ángel Machado Amejeiras Policlinic
09.2011 - 08.2012
- Created and performed physiotherapy treatment plans for outpatients to reduce or manage pain, increase functionality and strength, restore function, and prevent disability.
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations & Diplomacy
GSD Geneva School of Diplomacy
Geneva, Switzerland 02.2022 - 06.2023
DPT - Doctor of Physical Therapy
Northeastern University
Boston, MA 12.2019 - 08.2020
DPT - Doctor of Physical Therapy
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT 09.2016 - 12.2019
Diploma - Arabic Language
Arabic Language Center Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Abd
Souq Waqif, Doha, State Of Qatar. 11.2012 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation
Universidad De Ciencias Medicas De Habana
Centro Habana Municipality, Cuba. 09.2006 - 10.2011
Skills
Neurology Rehab
Orthopedics Rehab
Cardiovascular Rehab
Pulmonary Rehab
Pediatrics
Orthotics and Prosthetics
Pharmacology in Physical Therapy
Isolation Precaution and Management
Electrocardiogram
Laser in Physical Therapy
PT Intensive Care Unit
PT Wound/Burn Care
BLS- Basic Life Support
EDAMS- Disaster Admin/Management
Isolation Precaution and Management
Patient relations & communication
Staff education and training
Team moral booster
Communication skills
Detail-oriented
Leadership qualities
Task Prioritization
Scheduling and Coordinating
Professionalism
Decision-Making
Customer Relationship Management
Reliability
Team Building
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Managing Operations and Efficiency
Goal Setting
Relationship Building
Positive Attitude
Documentation And Reporting
Interpersonal Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Professional and Courteous
Adaptability and Flexibility
Problem-solving aptitude
Critical Thinking
Performance Tracking and Evaluation
Idea Development and Brainstorming
Multitasking Abilities
Self Motivation
Project Planning
Cross-Functional Teamwork
Team Leadership
Policy Implementation
Strategic Planning
Additional Information
Relevant continuing education:
2021-2023
"The innovations in genomics"
BioTechX Congress 2022 BBMRI-ERIC at he Convention Center in Basel, Switzerland, Geneva, Switzerland.
" Cyberattacks and global policy challenges"
by Ms. Charlotte Lindsey Chief Public Policy Officer CyberPeace Institute, at Kennedy Conference Room at Geneva School of Diplomacy and IR,
"International implications of the war in Ukraine "
Mr. Dziatkowiec, Head of Diplomatic Dialogue of the Geneva Centre for Security, at the Kennedy Conference Room at Geneva School of Diplomacy and IR, Geneva, Switzerland.
" Business in Peace "
by Johannes Schreuder Nexus Foundation, at the Kennedy Conference Room, Geneva, Switzerland.
"Afghan politician and women's rights activist"
by Ms. Fawzia Koofi, Afghan politician and women's rights activist, at Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland.
"The crisis of multilateralism and the role of the EU in promoting multilateralism".
by H.E. Ambassador Tom Neijens Deputy Permanent Representative and Permanent Representation of Belgium to the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.
"7th Annual Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo"
Broward County, FL United States.
"Africando"
US - Africa Trade & Investment International Conference Convention Center Miami, FL United Sates.
"Regional Seminar Series on the Contribution of Development to the Enjoyment of all Human Rights"
at Room XXV, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland.
"On Sahel"
By Amb. Julio Herraiz España, Ambassador at Large of Spain for the Sahel.
“Corruption, prevention, and control, in aid sector”
by Ms. Malika Aït-Mohamed Parent, an Anti-Corruption Expert who works with International Organizations all around the world.
"Assessing the global economic & geopolitical outlook from a Chief Investment Officer's perspective"
by Dr Burkhard Varnholt, Chief Investment Officer, Swiss Universal Bank and Deputy Global Chief Investment Officer, Credit Suisse, Founder - Kids of Africa.
"Global Innovation, Creativity, and the Work of the World Intellectual Property Organization"
by Amb. Andrew Staines, Assistant Director-General at WIPO (Administration, Finance and Management Sector).
"Annual Churkin Moscow International Model United Nations (C-MIMUN) 2023"
held by the United Nations Association of Russia and the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO University) under the auspices of the World Federation of the United Nations Associations.
"Developing countries and the principle of sovereign states"
by Dr. Djacoba Tehindrazanarivelo, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Madagascar.
"Reinventing the Global Order".
by Presidential Lecture Series by Her Excellency prime Minister Mia Amor Motley of Barbados, and at the request of H. E. Mr Chad Blackman, Ambassador of Barbados.
"Ukraine - Another Munich 1938 all over again
by Dr. Colum de Sales Murphy, GSD President, and Founder.
2015
2nd Qatar international Spine Conference At The Shark Village Hotel.
Lumbar Disc Hernia Surgery.Approach and Management in Lower Back Pain.
2014
JCI Accreditation Conference
Introduction to Arab Culture
Genetic disorders affecting the white matter in pediatric age.
A Nutritional Response to avoid Ebola Virus.
Neuro-stimulation: A Golden Approach to manage patients with Knee Osteoarthritis.
NDNQI Management pressure ulcers.
Management of Patient - Specialty Lectures.
Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Neuropathy Pain, Facial Nerve paralysis, Lumbar spine syndrome, Acute Care in Adult Hemiplegia, Neuromuscular disease, Multidisciplinary Cerebral Palsy, Thromboembolism,Physical Medicine for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Sequelae of Heat Stroke, Intra-medullar Fixation failure in fracture of Femur, Musculoskeletal Complication In Diabetic Patient.
2013
Orthotics and Prosthetics Updates Conference, The Cuban Hospital, Qatar
Orthotic and Prosthesis Presented by Axel Diaz, PT, Bsc
Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation Rumailah Hospital.
Orthotics prescription CME at lecture Room Rumailah Hospital/ Presented by Loganathan -Fellow PMR.
Management of Patient - Specialty Lectures:
Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Multiple Sclerosis, Osteoporosis, Rhabdomyolysis and acute Kidney Injury in Emergency and Trauma Room, Total Knee Replacement, Spinal Cord Injuries, Spasticity in Cerebrovascular Accidents, Gait Analysis in Cerebral Palsy., Pain Management of Spastic Shoulder, Principles of Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
therapy Topics in Rehabilitation/ Republic of Panama Nurse School. .
Achievements
- First (Hired) Arabic Language Interpreter for healthcare providers in the history of Cuban Medical Service at Hamad Medical Corporation
- Youngest Healthcare Professional accepted into the CMS (Cuban Medical Services) for mission in Qatar in 2012.
- Entrance exam University of medical science Miguel Enriquez gained entrance to IPUEC Insitituto Preuniversitario en El Campo - prep school
- Elected Captain of Basketball Team
- Elected Captain of Boxing Team
Arabic, English, Spanish
Arabic: Full Professional-Direct Experience in The Middle East- Resident Permit Holder
- Full professional speaking, reading, listening and writing in Modern Standard Arabic Language (MSA- Classic)
- Interpreting Tribal Dialect from The Gulf Cooperation Countries (Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait)
English: Full Professional- Direct Experience in United States of America- US Citizen Holder
- Full professional speaking, reading, listening and writing in English Language
- TOEFL (iBT) reading, listening, writing and speaking (advanced)
- Eleven years Isabel Languages Academy in The Republic of Cuba
Spanish : Native speaker-Born and Raised in The Republic of Cuba- Cuban Citizen Holder
French : Conversational- 2 years of Direct Experience in Geneva, Switzerland
Russian : Currently Learning
Chinese (Mandarin): Currently Learning
COMMUNITY SERVICE
2014 -Volunteer Interpreter
interpreting English and Spanish during the Arabic Introductory course for employees. The Cuban Hospital, Qatar
2011-Assistant Professor of Technical English
Language Training Course for Cuban Health care professionals-Cuban Medical Service (CMS) Center - La Habana, Cuba.
Timeline
Master of Arts - International Relations & Diplomacy
GSD Geneva School of Diplomacy
02.2022 - 06.2023
DPT - Doctor of Physical Therapy
Northeastern University
12.2019 - 08.2020
DPT - Doctor of Physical Therapy
The University of Montana
09.2016 - 12.2019
Diploma - Arabic Language
Arabic Language Center Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Abd
11.2012 - 07.2015
Physical Therapist
Hammad Medical Corporation
07.2012 - 11.2015
Physical Therapist
Ángel Machado Amejeiras Policlinic
09.2011 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation
Universidad De Ciencias Medicas De Habana
09.2006 - 10.2011
Manager
Cheetah Sarasota/ Gentlemen's Club
2 2016 - 01.2022
Medical Interpreter (Arabic, English and Spanish)
Hamad Medical Corporation, The Cuban Hospital
2 2015 - 10.2015
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