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Donald Paul Francisco

Donald Paul Francisco

History & Fife Music
Alexandria,VA

Summary

Proactive History Interpreter & Resident Fifer with extensive experience in cross-cultural communication and interpretation through video conferencing and phone. Skilled in maintaining tone and emotion, strengthening morale, and upholding professionalism. Brings strong leadership, cultural sensitivity, and relationship-building skills to new opportunities.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Elder

International Calvary Church
08.2015 - Current
  • Led Children's Church Ministry
  • Performed music on flute as soloist and also with choir.
  • Inspired congregation members by incorporating real-life experiences and contemporary issues into lessons.
  • Active in Joy Cell Couples Group & Fishermen's Group
  • Assisted in Church wide Picnic.

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History Interpreter & The Resident Fifer

Geoge Washington's Mount Vernon
08.2013 - Current
  • Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
  • Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
  • Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
  • Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, 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.

Soldier Musician

United States Army
07.1983 - 07.2013
  • Maintained physical fitness levels to meet demanding operational requirements and ensure optimal performance under challenging circumstances.
  • Strengthened morale among fellow soldiers through active listening, empathy, and encouragement in difficult situations.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism both on-and off-duty representing the US military with honor at all times.
  • Developed strong leadership skills through rigorous training and hands-on experience in high-pressure situations.
  • Participated in joint exercises with allied forces to improve interoperability and strengthen partnerships.

Education

Washington Bible College
Lanham, MD

Associate of Arts -

Northern Virginia Community College
Alexandria, VA

Geroge Mason University
Fairfax, VA

University of Martland
Seoul, Korea

US Army
Fort Polk, LA

School of Music
Norfolk, VA
02.1984

High School Diploma -

Saint Augustine High School
New Orleans, LA
05.1983

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Speaker and Presenter
  • Historical and Musical Performances

Languages

Korean
Limited Working

Timeline

Elder

International Calvary Church
08.2015 - Current

History Interpreter & The Resident Fifer

Geoge Washington's Mount Vernon
08.2013 - Current

Soldier Musician

United States Army
07.1983 - 07.2013

Washington Bible College

Associate of Arts -

Northern Virginia Community College

Geroge Mason University

University of Martland

US Army

School of Music

High School Diploma -

Saint Augustine High School
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