Bradley Byrd
San Jose,CA
Summary
Skilled Freelance Interpreter with a proven track record at Monterey Language Services, adept in bilingual communication and intercultural sensitivity. Excelled in providing accurate, real-time interpretations, enhancing cross-cultural understanding. Committed to professional ethics and client confidentiality, continually advancing skills through targeted professional development.
Language professional ready to bring robust linguistic skills and cultural insights to role. Known for ensuring accurate and nuanced communication in high-pressure environments. Emphasizes collaboration and adaptability, making reliable team member who meets evolving needs. Proficient in simultaneous and consecutive interpretation, with focus on clear and precise translations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Interpreter
Monterey Language Services
01.2012 - Current
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Communicated with clients to understand interpreting needs and provide best service possible.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
Educational ASL Interpreter
San Jose State
10.2018 - 02.2022
- Maintained confidentiality regarding student information, adhering to professional ethics guidelines for interpreters.
- Partnered with speech therapists to develop strategies that supported students'' language acquisition goals within the classroom setting.
- Conducted assessments of students'' sign language skills to identify areas needing improvement or additional support.
- Supported students'' social and emotional growth by establishing rapport and fostering positive relationships.
- Continually improved interpreting skills through participation in professional development workshops and training sessions.
Education
Communications
Fresno City College
Fresno, CASkills
- Fluent bilingualism
- Client support
- Professional ethics
- Client confidentiality
- Interpersonal communication
- Cross-cultural communication
- Intercultural sensitivity
- Interpretation equipment use
- Consecutive interpretation
Timeline
Educational ASL Interpreter
San Jose State
10.2018 - 02.2022
Freelance Interpreter
Monterey Language Services
01.2012 - Current
Communications
Fresno City College
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