Edgar L. Figueroa Rojas
St. Paul,USA
Summary
Experienced Community Interpreter with a strong background in facilitating communication across healthcare, social services, and educational settings. Adept at interpreting medical terminology and sensitive information while maintaining strict confidentiality. Proven ability to enhance access to essential services for spanish speaking individuals through accurate and culturally sensitive on-site interpretation. Skilled in supporting healthcare professionals, social workers, and educators to communicate with non-english speakers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
COMMUNITY INTERPRETER
Free Lance
07.2024 - Current
- Supported healthcare professionals in delivering quality care by interpreting medical terminology during patient appointments, assessments, and treatments.
- Increased access to essential services for non-English speaking individuals by providing on-site interpretation at various community events and meetings.
- Supported social workers in providing critical resources to non-English speaking families through effective interpretation during home visits and case management meetings.
- Maintained client confidentiality while handling sensitive information during various types of community-based appointments and meetings.
- Improved understanding between educators and parents through interpretation services during parent-teacher conferences, and school events.
EVENT DECORATOR
Self Employed
01.2018 - Current
- Designs and arranges event decor, guaranteeing client satisfaction and event success
- Consistently meets deadlines and stays on budget while maintaining high-quality standards
- Collaborates with clients to understand their vision and deliver personalized decor set-up
- Manages inventory and supplies, optimizing resource use and minimizing storage space
- Solves on-site issues efficiently, ensuring smooth event execution and client satisfaction
- Works closely with team members to ensure flawless event setup and execution, fostering a cooperative environment.
PLANT COORDINATOR
STS Manufacturing
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Served as a liaison between plant operations team and corporate leadership, presenting updates on plant performance metrics and recommending strategic initiatives for continued success
- Conducted employee performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback, fostering professional development among staff members
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and areas for improvement within the plant operations
- Managed budgets for various projects within the plant, ensuring efficient allocation of resources while meeting financial goals
- Worked closely with human resources personnel in employee relations, staffing needs, and workforce development initiatives
- Led regular meetings with department heads for updates on progress and challenges faced in their areas of responsibility
- Establish priorities for production and equipment maintenance departments to ensure production goals and deliverables were met.
- lead the Implementation of 5s methodology plant wide.
Education
The Community Interpreter 40 Hr Training
01-2025
B.S. - INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Instituto Tecnologico De Matamoros
Matamoros, MX09-2013
Skills
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Empathy and sensitivity
- Client confidentiality
- Continuous Learning Attitude
- Networking & Relationship-Building
- Critical Thinking
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Detail-oriented
- Flexible and adaptable
- Project coordination
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
COMMUNITY INTERPRETER
Free Lance
07.2024 - Current
EVENT DECORATOR
Self Employed
01.2018 - Current
PLANT COORDINATOR
STS Manufacturing
04.2016 - 08.2016
The Community Interpreter 40 Hr Training
B.S. - INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Instituto Tecnologico De Matamoros
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