Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Clinton Shafer

Le Claire,IA

Summary

Dynamic bilingual professional with a proven track record at Iowa Athletic Club Sport Bar, excelling in cross-cultural communication and relationship building. Leveraging fluency in French and a general knowledge of Spanish, I enhanced workplace safety through effective interpretation and cultural insights, fostering understanding among diverse teams while maintaining client confidentiality and delivering exceptional service. Experienced with bridging language barriers and ensuring clear communication. I've utilized linguistic and cultural knowledge to facilitate understanding in various settings. Track record of maintaining accuracy and neutrality, contributing to effective and seamless communication.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Prep/Interpreter of Spanish and French

Iowa Athletic Club Sport Bar
05.2023 - 05.2025
  • Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
  • Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
  • Provided oral interpretations for employees during training, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
  • Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
  • Improved safety in workplace by interpreting health and safety training for non-English speaking employees.

English Teacher

Freelance
07.2022 - 03.2024
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Provided cultural awareness to students of various nationalities.

Server/French Interpreter

Vermont Tap House
03.2019 - 02.2020
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and service to francophone customers.
  • Correctly and efficiently relayed any orders or questions from French to English or vice versa.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with francophone customers through cultural knowledge and appreciation.

Education

French

Pleasant Valley High School
Bettendorf, IA
05-2025

Skills

  • Fluent bilingualism
  • Client confidentiality
  • Relationship building
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • French fluency
  • Intercultural sensitivity
  • Stress management
  • Organizational skills

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Portuguese
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Food Prep/Interpreter of Spanish and French

Iowa Athletic Club Sport Bar
05.2023 - 05.2025

English Teacher

Freelance
07.2022 - 03.2024

Server/French Interpreter

Vermont Tap House
03.2019 - 02.2020

French

Pleasant Valley High School
Clinton Shafer