Beatriz Warburton
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Linguistics professional with strong background in language analysis and translation. Proven ability to drive impactful projects through effective communication and cultural understanding. Known for fostering teamwork and delivering consistent results in dynamic environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
French and Spanish Teacher
San Antonio Independent School District
08.2013 - Current
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Pioneered use of technology in classroom, incorporating language learning apps and online resources to enhance education.
WHO Investigator
Department of Labor
01.2011 - 08.2013
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
Information Operations Analyst
Meritec Services Inc
01.2010 - 04.2011
- Tracked real-time direct communication with assets in the field; performed all-source data collection and analysis
- Produced timely graphics and written reports using various commercial, web-based, and DOD software programs to include, but not limited to Google earth, Test-to-Earth, Adobe, Photoshop, Falcon view, Macromedia Dreamweaver, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Researched, consolidated and formatted information and data
- Standardized products; helped with training of personnel; and acted as liaison with other DoD agencies/personnel worldwide
- Produced high-quality papers, PowerPoint briefings, recommendations, and findings for senior US government decision-makers, senior corporate officials, and security officials
Operations Coordinator
Defense Attaché Office
06.2006 - 05.2008
- Provided overall operational, financial, administrative, and logistical support to the Defense Attaché
- Provided country situational awareness reports
- Responsible for managing $350 petit cash account
- Managed a $650,000 operational budget and property valued at more than $1.9 M
- Prepared monthly and yearly budget report
- Acting Defense Attaché in the absence of the incumbent; principal Department of Defense Advisor to the Ambassador
- Responsible for planning and coordinating the logistics of meetings, conference calls, and special events
- Coordinated Peace Keeping training for 1,800 soldiers
- Facilitated meetings between ACOTA representatives and Burundi Minister of Defense
- Successfully launched Burundi's first Chapter of Africa Center for Strategic Studies
- Wrote proposal for PEPFAR and obtained grant for $350,000 dedicated to the first HIV/AIDS military testing center
- Managed and executed the Defense Attaché Office Humanitarian Aids program
- Created the first HIV/Aids testing center for Burundian soldiers, in coordination with Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program (DHAP), Burundian Minister of Defense and PSI
- Developed the first English instruction program for the Burundian Military Academy
- Provided computers for language laboratory
- Coordinated with Defense Language Institute (DLI) Burundian instructors' English training; Evaluated NGO's proposals and assigned funds for projects
- Facilitated and coordinated Burundian minister of Defense first visit to the United States
- Regularly visited orphanages and centers to recover from hunger for mothers and children
- Visited Ngozi University
- Crafted Defense Attaché Office Fiscal Year 07/08 Security Assistance Plan
- More than 85 Burundi military members received training paid with International Military Educational and Training Funds
NCOIC transcription
National Security Agency
03.2005 - 06.2006
- Managed fast paced mission; supervised 40 multi-service military and civilian personnel
- Recommended assignments, training, performance evaluation, and recognition of assigned personnel
- Realigned resources, and improved section production by 40%
- Used applicable working aids and references; transcribed and performed preliminary analysis; summarized communication in accordance with established format and priorities
- Translated spoken or written material
- Used analysis and reporting tool
- Spanish linguist and subject matter expert in area of responsibility
- Mentored 15 Apprentice Cryptologic Linguists
Training Facilitator
08.2004 - 03.2005
- Facilitated Spanish language training for linguists
- Prepared course material
- Create seminar for oral Spanish training 'La Tertulia'
Education
Master of Arts - Bilingual Bicultural Studies
University of Texas in San Antonio
San AntonioSkills
- Native spanish fluency
- Strong communication skills
- Classroom instruction
- Adaptability to change
Certification
- [Name of Certification] [Issuing Organization] [Year Month]
Languages
French
Full Professional
Timeline
French and Spanish Teacher
San Antonio Independent School District
08.2013 - Current
WHO Investigator
Department of Labor
01.2011 - 08.2013
Information Operations Analyst
Meritec Services Inc
01.2010 - 04.2011
Operations Coordinator
Defense Attaché Office
06.2006 - 05.2008
NCOIC transcription
National Security Agency
03.2005 - 06.2006
Training Facilitator
08.2004 - 03.2005
- [Name of Certification] [Issuing Organization] [Year Month]
Master of Arts - Bilingual Bicultural Studies
University of Texas in San Antonio
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