Daniel Solomon
Portland,OR
Summary
Bilingual interpreter fluent in Amharic and Tigrinya, specializing in medical and legal interpretation for non-English-speaking clients. Expertise in cultural mediation and adherence to confidentiality protocols, ensuring accurate communication and positive patient outcomes in critical settings.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Interpreter
Oregon Certified Interpreters
Portland, OR
05.2024 - Current
- Delivered interpretation services in Amharic and Tigrinya to support non-English-speaking clients' access to healthcare and legal resources.
- Provide high-accuracy onsite medical and legal interpretation for non-English-speaking clients, ensuring adherence to confidentiality protocols and strict codes of ethics.
- Facilitated clear communication and patient advocacy as cultural liaison between clients, health administrators, and legal representatives.
Onite Medical Interpreter
Passport to Languages
Portland, OR
06.2012 - Current
- Provide high-accuracy onsite medical and legal interpretation for non-English-speaking clients, ensuring adherence to confidentiality protocols and strict codes of ethics.
- Acted as cultural liaison between clients, health administrators, and legal representatives to ensure effective communication and advocate for patient needs.
- Coordinated client interactions, schedule management, and record reconciliation to streamline administrative and provider support.
Onsite Medical Interpreter
Linguava
Portland, Oregon
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Provided onsite medical and legal interpretation for non-English-speaking clients, ensuring high accuracy while upholding confidentiality protocols and ethical standards.
- Translated complex medical terminology, diagnoses, treatment plans, and legal instructions for patients with limited English proficiency, facilitating clear understanding of critical information.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and patients in diverse settings.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure understanding of treatment plans.
- Conducted accurate translations of medical documents and patient information.
Operations Support / Logistics Specialist
Double Tree Hotel
11.1998 - 12.2001
- Coordinated logistics for guest supplies and amenities across multiple hotel departments.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure timely availability of essential items and materials.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving processes to improve operational efficiency within the hotel.
- Managed high-volume sorting and logistics tasks, ensuring accurate and efficient classification for streamlined operations.
- Resolved administrative discrepancies and executed account reconciliations to maintain integrity of financial records and support daily operational workflow.
Medical Interpreter
Pacific Interpreters
Portland, OR
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Translated complex medical terminology, diagnoses, treatment plans, and legal instructions for patients with limited English proficiency, facilitating better understanding and compliance.
- Provided high-accuracy onsite medical and legal interpretation for non-English-speaking clients, ensuring confidentiality and ethical standards were upheld in sensitive situations.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and patients in various medical settings.
- Translated medical terminology accurately for diverse patient populations and situations.
- Managed appointment schedules to ensure timely interpretation services for clients.
X-Ray Technician/ NDT Specialist
Precision Cast Parts
Portland, Oregon
01.1991 - 11.1994
- Conducted non-destructive testing using level B radiography, high-energy X-ray inspection, liquid penetrant testing, and ultrasound thickness measurement to ensure material integrity.
- Assessed materials and components against rigorous safety and regulatory standards, identified defects, and documented compliance metrics to maintain quality control.
- Operated X-ray equipment to capture high-quality images for analysis.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure accurate patient positioning during procedures.
- Maintained and calibrated imaging machines following safety protocols and regulations.
Education
Qualified Health Care Interpreter -
Oregon Health Authority
Portland, OR01-2019
Associate of Arts -
Portland Community College
Portland, OR01-2004
Vocational Accounting Training - Accounting And Finance
Quest Tech
Tigard, OR06-1998
Level B Radiography Certification - Imaging Technology
Precision Cast Parts
Large Structural Operations01-1991
Business Administration and Accounting Coursework -
Portland State University
Portland, OregonSkills
- Interpretation skills
- Onsite interpreting
- Legal interpretation
- Medical terminology
- Legal terminology
- Languages: Amharic (Native/Bilingual), Tigrinya (Fluent), English (Fluent)
- Cultural competency
- Onsite interpreting
Timeline
Bilingual Interpreter
Oregon Certified Interpreters
05.2024 - Current
Onite Medical Interpreter
Passport to Languages
06.2012 - Current
Onsite Medical Interpreter
Linguava
01.2012 - 01.2018
Operations Support / Logistics Specialist
Double Tree Hotel
11.1998 - 12.2001
Medical Interpreter
Pacific Interpreters
01.1995 - 01.1998
X-Ray Technician/ NDT Specialist
Precision Cast Parts
01.1991 - 11.1994
Qualified Health Care Interpreter -
Oregon Health Authority
Associate of Arts -
Portland Community College
Vocational Accounting Training - Accounting And Finance
Quest Tech
Level B Radiography Certification - Imaging Technology
Precision Cast Parts
Business Administration and Accounting Coursework -
Portland State University