Casey Shwe
Longs,SC
Summary
Multi-talented interpreter with a decade of experience with advanced conversational abilities in legal/court, medical fields, voice-over translation, social services, educational, and law enforcement departments, and demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization management industry. A Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Simultaneous Interpreter
Mercy Corps
Portland, OR
10.2022 - Current
- Interpreted spoken language from English to Burmese in a variety of settings, including conferences and meetings.
- Instructed students and teachers concerning the functions and capabilities of interpreters.
- Assist with simultaneous interpreting for the students for financial education, marketing, small business strategy, and various subject areas.
Contracted Interpreter
Chicle Language Institute
Chapel Hill, NC
11.2020 - Current
- Reviewed and analyzed briefing materials before starting interpreting.
- Remotely Assist with simultaneous interpreting in Karen language for parent Academy Rigorous Courses, teacher parents conference, and cultural.
Medical Interpreter
AMN Healthcare, previously (Stratus Video)
Clear Water, FL
06.2015 - Current
- Communicated with healthcare staff about patient cultural beliefs and customs impacting care by explaining acceptable treatment options.
- Interpreted verbal and written information during examinations, tests and treatments.
- Assisted law enforcement investigators with non-English interviews.
- Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients understanding of translations.
International Rescue Committee
Community Interpreter
Silver Spring, MD
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Promote professional interpreting standards adhering to the interpreting Code of Ethics.
- Serve as a cultural mediator and provide sight medical translations where necessary.
- Assist clients in completing required medical forms, program eligibility forms and applications for childcare and other social services.
DB Consulting
Contracted Interpreter
Silver Spring, MD
07.2013 - 10.2014
- Contacted approximately more than hundreds of immigrants to have them complete a comprehensive questionnaire about their experiences of being resettled in the United States.
- Assisted with computer data entry.
- Interpreted and transcribed records in addition to identifying and correcting errors in the records
Carnival Cruise Lines
Purser (Guest Services)
Miami, FL
11.2009 - 08.2012
- Guest Relations Officer at the front desk to maintained exceptional customer service standards of all guest: registering guests, logging complaints and concerns, follow up with guests to ensure maximum guest satisfaction, and providing necessary information.
- Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
- Completed and filed onboard incident reports and addressed concerns in a timely manner.
- Led crewmembers to ensure compliance with safety regulations and to conduct boat drill for up to 4,000 guests onboard.
- Performed all other duties as assigned by Chief Purser.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY10.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
East University
Yangon(Rangoon), Burma10.2003
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent language skills in English, Burmese, Karen, and Spanish (Limited)
- Ability to work and communicate effectively and productively with a diverse background
- Excellent customer service/active listening skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Courtroom Procedures
- Attention to Detail
- Ethical Codes Adherence
- Parent Education
- Live Interpretations
- Business Communications
- Teacher Education
Certification
- Certificate in Legal Interpreter training, Ayuda, District of Columbia, 2014
- Certificate in Cross Cultural Communications, International Rescue Committee, Silver Spring, MD 2013
- Certificate in Medical Terminology, International Rescue Committee, Silver Spring, MD 2013
- Certificate in Business Administration, Thames Management Academy UK, Rangoon, Burma 2008
Timeline
Simultaneous Interpreter
Mercy Corps
10.2022 - Current
Contracted Interpreter
Chicle Language Institute
11.2020 - Current
Medical Interpreter
AMN Healthcare, previously (Stratus Video)
06.2015 - Current
International Rescue Committee
Community Interpreter
10.2013 - 06.2015
DB Consulting
Contracted Interpreter
07.2013 - 10.2014
Carnival Cruise Lines
Purser (Guest Services)
11.2009 - 08.2012
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Mohawk Valley Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
East University
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