Edina Toole
Portland,OR
Summary
Multilingual professional specializing in Hungarian literary translation and English-language tutoring for non-native speakers.
Adaptablea passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Translator
Freelance Translator
01.1980 - Current
- Translated and interpreted for the Austrian State Department at Traiskirchen refugee camp
- Edited manuscripts for a Hungarian publishing company based in Germany
- Translated an English-language book into Hungarian for an American publisher sold at a Budapest college until recently out of print
- Translated Holocaust survivors' restitution requests in Beaverton, OR
- Interpreted at a bilingual conference in Monterrey, Mexico
Certified Nursing Assistant II
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Floated across hospital units, developing a broad range of clinical skills
- Served as a patient safety 'sitter' for vulnerable individuals
Certified Nursing Assistant II
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Seattle, WA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Delivered empathetic care and support in the Physical Rehabilitation Center
Caregiver, Special Needs
NW Mental Health
Gladstone, OR
01.2011 - 01.2013
National Hosting Advisor
AFS (previously American Field Service)
Portland, OR
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Promoted from receptionist
- Recruited host families, reviewed applications, and supported student arrivals
- Processed payments
- Did end of the year accounting
- Facilitated cultural exchange programs across the U.S.
Master Control Operator
KNMT TV 24
Portland, OR
01.1996 - 01.2002
- Hosted live and pre-recorded programming
- Operated cameras and lighting, trained new staff
- Monitored station and tower broadcasts for technical integrity
Account Representative
J.C. Penney Regional Credit Center
Milwaukie, OR
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Negotiated payment plans with delinquent customers
- Promoted to department handling severely past-due accounts
Education
B.A. - Management & Organizational Leadership
George Fox University
TEFL - Teaching English As A Foreign Language
Teacher Records
Certified Billing & Coding Specialist - undefined
Penn Foster
Certified Nursing Assistant II - undefined
Clackamas Community College
Translator & Interpreter Education - undefined
University of Vienna
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant II
Oregon Health & Science University
01.2015 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant II
Virginia Mason Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
Caregiver, Special Needs
NW Mental Health
01.2011 - 01.2013
National Hosting Advisor
AFS (previously American Field Service)
01.2005 - 01.2008
Master Control Operator
KNMT TV 24
01.1996 - 01.2002
Account Representative
J.C. Penney Regional Credit Center
01.1994 - 01.1996
Freelance Translator
Freelance Translator
01.1980 - Current
B.A. - Management & Organizational Leadership
George Fox University
TEFL - Teaching English As A Foreign Language
Teacher Records
Certified Billing & Coding Specialist - undefined
Penn Foster
Certified Nursing Assistant II - undefined
Clackamas Community College
Translator & Interpreter Education - undefined
University of Vienna