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Benjamin T. Smith

Benjamin T. Smith

Bilingual Trainer
UT

Summary

Professional with strong background in developing instructional materials for diverse audiences. Adept at utilizing range of educational technologies and methodologies to create effective learning experiences with cultural insight. Strong collaboration skills, adaptability to changing needs, and focus on achieving measurable results. Skilled in curriculum development, e-learning platforms, and multimedia content creation.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Bilingual Instructional Designer

O'Reilly Auto Parts, Corporate Office
01.2021 - Current

Enhanced e-learning experience by designing interactive and engaging instructional materials in Spanish. Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses. Collaborated with subject matter experts and video developers to create accurate, relevant, and effective learning content.

Interpreter

Lionbridge
01.2014 - Current

Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person. Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.

Regional Technician

Department of Commerce, US Census Bureau
06.2019 - 11.2020
  • Worked with rural governments to solidify commitments and train community groups on how to promote awareness about the 2020 Census, implementing creative engagement strategies in support of the Bureau's 2020 Census Operational Plan.

Intercultural Instructor

Inlingua Utah
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • I led cultural training in Spanish and English for international military personnel and facilitation of intercultural communication in legal and medical settings. Incorporated Strengths-based techniques to aid in acculturation goals.

Professor of Spanish

Minnesota State University Moorhead
01.2000 - 01.2014

Contributed to the development of the Spanish curriculum, ensuring alignment with national standards for language proficiency. Organized extracurricular activities such as Service Learning and Study Abroad trips to Latin America to promote further immersion in Hispanic culture outside the classroom. Research on development of the Spanish Language and minor Romance languages, specifically Galician in Spain.

Education

PhD - Romance Languages

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
05-2000

BA & MA - Linguistics

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
08-1995

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Engaging presentation style
  • Online teaching experience
  • Multicultural sensitivity

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
Portuguese
Limited Working
French
Limited Working
Italian
Limited Working
German
Elementary

Timeline

Bilingual Instructional Designer

O'Reilly Auto Parts, Corporate Office
01.2021 - Current

Regional Technician

Department of Commerce, US Census Bureau
06.2019 - 11.2020

Intercultural Instructor

Inlingua Utah
01.2017 - 01.2018

Interpreter

Lionbridge
01.2014 - Current

Professor of Spanish

Minnesota State University Moorhead
01.2000 - 01.2014

PhD - Romance Languages

University of Pennsylvania

BA & MA - Linguistics

Brigham Young University