Deandra Garcia
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Professional Interpreter with many years of experience helping diverse individuals. Moves easily between English and Spanish without missing details. Focused on advancing vocabulary, idiomatic and cultural understanding with up-to-date knowledge. Guided by the want to help LEPs in every setting to make sure they receive the care they deserve.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Spanish Interpreter
Language Services Associates Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
12.2022 - Current
- Interpreted medical information accurately and effectively between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers.
- Provided interpretation services in a variety of settings including schools, early learning centers, hospitals, clinics, and doctor's offices.
Independent Spanish Interpreter
Cristaldo Interpreters and Translators
Philadelphia, PA
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted in the interpretation of medical documents, including patient records and discharge summaries.
- Provided Spanish-English interpretation services for medical appointments, IEP meetings, and parent teacher conferences.
Independent Spanish Interpreter
Majo Battaglia LLC
Philadelphia, PA
11.2022 - Current
Administration Assistant / Sales
RP DEANDRA LLC
Philadelphia, PA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Interpreting Services, Telemarketing, Greeting Clients and Check-In.
- Administration and Business Management.
- Direct Sales.
- Handled sales representative inquiries related to orders, product replacements and credits.
- Responded to inbound inquiries from customers, vendors and partners with courteous attitude.
Scheduling Coordinator
Pediatric Dental Team
Philadelphia, PA
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Set and confirmed 150 customer appointments.
- Completed timely changes and updates to schedules in central scheduling system.
- Sent out frequent telephone or email reminders of scheduled meetings to participants.
- Translated important departmental materials.
- Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients.
Whole Foods Shopper
Amazon
Philadelphia, PA
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Bagged groceries carefully to keep products in perfect condition, separated fragile products and kept frozen and perishable foods cold or fresh.
- Satisfied customers with quick, accurate service under tight deadlines.
Delivery Driver
GoPuff
Philadelphia, PA
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
- Followed company and legal requirements for deliveries, money handling and transportation.
Delivery Driver
DoorDash
Philadelphia, PA
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
Direct Support Professional
JEVS Human Services
Philadelphia, PA
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
Customer Service Associate, Cashier
Wawa
Philadelphia, PA
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Food and beverage service.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Secretary
Royal Prestige
Philadelphia, PA
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Obligations: Telemarketing, Administration, Filing, Excel, Customer Service, posting advertisements
- Maintained organized filing system of paper and electronic documents.
- Coordinated communications, taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northeast High School Magnet Program
Philadelphia, PA06.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Appointment Coordination
- Document and File Management
- Professional and Courteous
- Compassionate and Kind
- Multitasking and Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Terminology consistency
- Confidential Information Protection
- Ethical Codes Adherence
- Medical Terminology
Certification
- 100 Hour Core Medical Interpreter Training (The National Institute of Coordinated Healthcare)
- Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students Course Certificate (University of Pittsburg)
- Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings Course Certificate (Rice University)
- Schizophrenia Course Certificate (Wesleyan University)
- Introduction to Autism Awareness and Support Certificate (Alison)
- Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illness Certificate (Alison)
- CPR (American Heart Association)
- Diabetes Certified (JEVs Human Services)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Independent Spanish Interpreter
Language Services Associates Inc.
12.2022 - Current
Independent Spanish Interpreter
Cristaldo Interpreters and Translators
11.2022 - Current
Independent Spanish Interpreter
Majo Battaglia LLC
11.2022 - Current
Administration Assistant / Sales
RP DEANDRA LLC
01.2021 - 01.2023
Scheduling Coordinator
Pediatric Dental Team
09.2020 - 01.2021
Whole Foods Shopper
Amazon
08.2020 - 12.2020
Delivery Driver
GoPuff
07.2020 - 12.2020
Delivery Driver
DoorDash
05.2020 - 09.2020
Direct Support Professional
JEVS Human Services
05.2019 - 11.2019
Customer Service Associate, Cashier
Wawa
06.2018 - 08.2019
Secretary
Royal Prestige
06.2015 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Northeast High School Magnet Program
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Holy Family University
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