Calvin Van
Stanton,CA
Summary
Passionate Interpreter offering superior language experience to bridge communication gaps for better understanding and productivity. Employs empathic, mindful approach to avoid potential conflicts caused by lack of cultural knowledge. Operates well in both online and in-person scenarios, facilitating conversations despite scheduling issues or geographical limitations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Vietnamese Interpreter
Kaiser Permanente
07.2021 - Current
- Aided educational institutions in facilitating inclusive learning environments for non-English speaking students by providing accurate interpretation services during parent-teacher conferences and school events.
- Developed and maintained glossary of technical terms.
- Increased efficiency by utilizing advanced language technology tools to assist with accurate translations when needed.
- Collaborated with language professionals to develop specialized training materials for new interpreters entering the industry, ensuring a high standard of service delivery.
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
- Ensured accurate translations for legal documents, medical reports, and business correspondence by thoroughly reviewing materials and consulting with subject matter experts.
- Improved client satisfaction by delivering high-quality interpretation services in a timely manner for various industries including healthcare, legal, and business sectors.
- Helped families navigate social service systems by interpreting conversations between case workers and non-English speaking clients effectively addressing their needs promptly.
- Used knowledge of accepted ethical guidelines to interpret confidential and sensitive information.
Bilingual Vietnamese Interpreter
Orange County Courthouse
02.2017 - Current
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Supported global humanitarian efforts by offering linguistic expertise during outreach programs aimed at assisting vulnerable populations in accessing essential resources and support.
- Proofread, edited and improved documents of different sizes.
- Facilitated effective communication between parties during cross-cultural negotiations or mediations to ensure mutual understanding of key points being discussed.
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
- Kept up-to-date with industry-specific terminology and jargon to accurately interpret technical or specialized language.
- Ensured accurate translations for legal documents, medical reports, and business correspondence by thoroughly reviewing materials and consulting with subject matter experts.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher, Foreign Language
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA06.2009
Skills
- Courtroom Procedures
- Client Confidentiality
- Information Sourcing
- Personnel Supervision
- Legal Terminology
- Confidential Information Protection
- Accuracy Verification
- Consecutive Translation
- Fluent Vietnamese
- Technical Terminology
- Translation Requirements Outline
- Attention to Detail
- Fluent English
- Professional ethics
- Teacher Education
- Student Assistance
Timeline
Vietnamese Interpreter
Kaiser Permanente
07.2021 - Current
Bilingual Vietnamese Interpreter
Orange County Courthouse
02.2017 - Current
MBA - Business Administration And Management
California State University - Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher, Foreign Language
California State University - Long Beach