Davena Rodrigue
Carrollton,GA
Summary
Multilingual translator and interpreter proficient in French, Haitian Creole, and Spanish. Specializes in legal, medical, and educational interpretation, facilitating communication across various high-stakes environments, including state and federal agencies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Court Interpreter
Culturally Yours
Atlanta, Georgia
07.2026 - Current
- responsibilities encompassed interpreting on-site and virtually for superior court and municipal court across various counties in Georgia.
American language Services
07.2026 - Current
- scope of work consists of conducting over-the-phone virtual and onsite interpretation in legal, medical, and educational fields.
Language Services Associates- United States
01.2026 - Current
- Executed over-the-phone interpretation for medical and legal sectors across Georgia and beyond.
Provided community interpretation services, ensuring accurate communication in diverse settings.
Puerto Rican Congress of New Jersey
01.2025 - Current
- Conduct educational interpretation for therapy sessions and evaluations within New Jersey early intervention program.
Certified Languages International
03.2019 - Current
- Facilitated client and attorney meetings, ensuring accurate communication in legal settings.
- Performed over-the-phone interpretation for superior, district, and municipal courts.
- Interpreted for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services during critical interviews.
- Executed simultaneous interpretations under oath in the presence of judges.
- Prepared clients for depositions by clarifying legal terminology and procedures.
- Supported various state and federal agencies with precise legal interpretations.
- Conducted intake interviews to gather essential information from clients.
- Collaborated with legal professionals to enhance communication effectiveness.
Transperfect Connect
01.2019 - Current
- Provided phone interpretation for asylum immigration hearings with government clearance.
MTI America-United States
01.2019 - Current
- Navigate state of Georgia and out-of-state locations to facilitate on-site medical interpretation.
Right Start -Reading PA
11.2017 - 01.2019
- interpreter/translator for early intervention program in Pennsylvania.
Easter Seals Eastern PA-Reading, PA
03.2017 - 01.2019
- bilingual communication expert for early intervention efforts in Pennsylvania.
School District interpreter/Translator
Asbury Park Board of Education - Asbury Park, NJ
Asbury Park, NJ
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Executed translation of documents for all district schools.
Facilitated parent-school meetings regarding child evaluations with child study team.
Coordinated communication between parents and schools to enhance understanding.
Collaborated with child study team to assess student needs effectively.
Parent/Youth educator
YMCA - Eatontown, NJ
Eatontown, NJ
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Coordinated efforts with family and children services (DCF) workers on ongoing cases, enhancing family support through life skills and parenting education until case completion.
Head Start program- interpreter/Translator
Acelero Learning - Asbury Park NJ
Asbury Park, NJ
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Supported family advocate by facilitating document translations and addressing family needs.
Provided interpretation services during school and parent meetings to improve engagement.
Performed educational screenings for children in their primary language as necessary.
Visiting Nurse Association Health Group-Long Branch, NJ
Long Branch, NJ
03.2013 - 04.2016
- Facilitated education for parents on early childhood development and critical milestones.
Promoted awareness of child abuse and neglect prevention strategies.
Supported families in developing life skills and managing stress effectively.
Delivered case management services tailored to unique family circumstances.
Established connections with community resources to enhance parental support.
Community Affairs & Resource Center- Asbury Park, NJ
Asbury Park, NJ
09.2010 - 03.2013
- Facilitated connections between families and community resources, including social services and job search support.
Coordinated access to domestic violence counseling and educational programs for families.
Provided guidance on available English classes to enhance communication skills.
Streamlined case management processes to improve service delivery to families.
Preschool Teacher
Sunshine Day care center-Santiago de los Caballeros Dominican Republic
Santiago de los Caballeros
01.2007 - 01.2008
- early childhood instructor
Over the phone Customer services Representative/Sales agent
United Nearshore Company-Santiago de Los Caballeros
Santiago de Los Caballeros
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction through effective service delivery.
Exceeded sales objectives by actively promoting various products and services.
Addressed and resolved client concerns promptly, maintaining strong relationships.
Partnered with team to refine processes and boost overall efficiency.
Preschool teacher
Satigny School-Port au Prince
Port au Prince
01.2006 - 01.2006
- early childhood educator
Receptionist Desk clerk
Institut Fame Pereo - Port au Prince, Haiti
Port au Prince
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Oversaw front desk activities, facilitating smooth guest check-in and check-out.
Executed data entry functions accurately, maintaining data integrity.
Responded to inquiries via phone, directing calls effectively.
Organized documents and files for streamlined access.
Coordinated appointment scheduling and office calendar management.
Delivered outstanding customer service to ensure positive guest interactions.
Worked with colleagues to enhance operational workflows.
Guided new personnel in front desk operations and software applications.
Public relations assistant
Healing Hands for Haiti
Port au Prince
01.2001 - 01.2001
- Coordinated fundraising efforts aimed at improving care services for people with physical disabilities.
Followed up with corporate donors to secure ongoing financial contributions.
Education
Some college - early childhood education
ENDJE
Port au Prince, Haiti01-2005
High school diploma -
College Le Normalien
Port au Prince01-2002
Skills
- Interpretation
- Research
- Translation
- Social work
- Case Management
- Early intervention
- Microsoft word, excell / Multilingual: English,Spanish, French, Creole (10 years)
- Teaching
- Legal interpretation
- Medical interpretation
- Educational interpretation
- Simultaneous interpretation
- Document translation
- Client relationship management
- Regulatory compliance
- Case management
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Cultural competency
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Adaptation to change
- PPE compliance
- Dependable and responsible
- FLUENT IN [LANGUAGE]
- Interpersonal communication
- Verbal communication
- MS office
- Communication
- Data entry
- Customer relations
- Friendly, positive attitude
Personal Information
Title: Interpreter/ Translator, Educator
Certification
Child Development Associate Certification
Timeline
Court Interpreter
Culturally Yours
07.2026 - Current
American language Services
07.2026 - Current
Language Services Associates- United States
01.2026 - Current
Puerto Rican Congress of New Jersey
01.2025 - Current
Certified Languages International
03.2019 - Current
Transperfect Connect
01.2019 - Current
MTI America-United States
01.2019 - Current
Right Start -Reading PA
11.2017 - 01.2019
Easter Seals Eastern PA-Reading, PA
03.2017 - 01.2019
School District interpreter/Translator
Asbury Park Board of Education - Asbury Park, NJ
11.2016 - 12.2017
Parent/Youth educator
YMCA - Eatontown, NJ
08.2015 - 12.2017
Head Start program- interpreter/Translator
Acelero Learning - Asbury Park NJ
01.2015 - 12.2017
Visiting Nurse Association Health Group-Long Branch, NJ
03.2013 - 04.2016
Community Affairs & Resource Center- Asbury Park, NJ
09.2010 - 03.2013
Preschool Teacher
Sunshine Day care center-Santiago de los Caballeros Dominican Republic
01.2007 - 01.2008
Over the phone Customer services Representative/Sales agent
United Nearshore Company-Santiago de Los Caballeros
01.2006 - 01.2008
Preschool teacher
Satigny School-Port au Prince
01.2006 - 01.2006
Receptionist Desk clerk
Institut Fame Pereo - Port au Prince, Haiti
01.2001 - 01.2006
Public relations assistant
Healing Hands for Haiti
01.2001 - 01.2001
Some college - early childhood education
ENDJE
High school diploma -
College Le Normalien