Fernando Torres Hernandez
Greenwood ,SC
Summary
Adept at fostering cross-cultural communication, I enhanced client satisfaction and expanded my own client base as a Translator and Interpreter for several Law Firms & Individual Clients across South Carolina. My proficiency in live interpretations and exceptional language skills, coupled with knowledge and research, has consistently delivered high-quality translations, meeting tight deadlines and maintaining confidentiality. I leveraged my bilingual proficiency and cultural awareness at Rivera Immigration Law Firm to enhance client relations and office efficiency. My expertise in document translation and exceptional attention to detail led to significant improvements in client satisfaction and streamlined operations, showcasing my commitment to excellence and continuous learning in dynamic environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Translator and Interpreter
Self Employed Services
South Carolina
02.2018 - Current
- Enabled smoother negotiations for clients with foreign counterparts by offering real-time interpretation support.
- Upheld strict confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive information or classified documents for clients.
- Fostered better understanding of complex documents by translating technical manuals, legal contracts, and medical reports.
- Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents for immediate use.
- Maintained high linguistic standards across all translations through rigorous proofreading and editing processes.
- Adapted quickly to emerging trends and technologies in the translation industry, ensuring continued relevance and expertise.
- Assisted legal teams in navigating complex cases involving non-English speakers, providing accurate translation of testimonies and evidence materials.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering accurate translations and interpretations within tight deadlines.
- Expanded client base through consistent delivery of high-quality translation and interpretation services.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and adaptability during interpretation assignments, fostering positive relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Enabled effective communication between doctors and patients with limited English proficiency by interpreting medical appointments accurately.
- Received positive feedback from clients for exceptional attention to detail in translated documents and interpreted conversations.
- Streamlined communication between international business partners by providing precise interpretation services during meetings and conferences.
- Researched cultural etiquette and specific use of slang words.
- Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Interpreted spoken and written languages other than English and vice versa.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
- Assisted foreign language-speaking clients with inquiries.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
Bilingual Administrative Assistant
Rivera Immigration Law Firm
Columbia, SC
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Served as a liaison between clients from different cultural backgrounds by mediating any misunderstandings or conflicts that arose due to language barriers.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, ensuring privacy policies were upheld at all times during document handling or translation tasks.
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing and organizing daily administrative tasks.
- Improved file organization system, making it easier to locate important documents when needed.
- Boosted client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate bilingual support for customer inquiries.
- Maintained up-to-date records of contact information, enabling quick access to key personnel when necessary.
- Organized company events and meetings, ensuring smooth execution and positive results.
- Prepared correspondence for internal and external recipients, maintaining professionalism in tone and style while effectively conveying messages.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greenwood High School
Greenwood, SCSkills
- Written translations
- Effective communication techniques
- Cultural awareness
- Strong vocabulary skills
- Continuous learning mindset
- Proofreading expertise
- Team collaboration aptitude
- Transcription proficiency
- Fast reading comprehension
- Industry-specific terminology
- Computer-assisted translation
- Live interpretations
- Document translation
- Advanced grammar
- Fluent In English & Spanish
- Research and analysis
- Legal document preparation
- Microsoft office
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Document creation
- Courtroom procedures
- Advanced technology knowledge
- File organization
- Legal research
- Billing and invoicing
- Task prioritization
- Client service and support
- Exceptional telephone etiquette
- Interviewing clients
- Motion preparation
- Multitasking Abilities
Additional Information
One important detail about me that you should note is that on December 22, 2022, I was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) due to overstaying my visa. I was brought to the United States at just six months of age with a valid visa and passport. However, my parents never renewed my visa, and it expired in 2005. As a result, I was held by ICE for seven months.
On July 15th, I was released after my case was dismissed, thanks to the efforts of Colon Law Firm in Greer, SC. During my time at the immigration detention facility, I gained extensive knowledge about immigration law and procedures. The facility had a daily-accessible library filled with valuable information on immigration laws. I took the initiative to help multiple detainees with their cases, translating documents, filling out applications, preparing statements, and writing letters to the immigration judge overseeing their cases.
In addition, I shared insights with my own lawyer, including specific methods and useful information I had learned, which turned out to be pivotal in my case. Even before I retained my lawyer, I took it upon myself to prepare and gather the necessary documents for my case, draft cover letters, and even present my case to an immigration judge. I did all this with no prior knowledge of immigration law or experience in a legal office.
Now, with a valid work permit and my Green Card application in progress, I’m looking to assist others who are navigating the same struggles I faced. I want to use my experiences and knowledge to support individuals going through similar challenges, helping them find a path forward.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bilingual Administrative Assistant
Rivera Immigration Law Firm
08.2024 - 02.2025
Translator and Interpreter
Self Employed Services
02.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Greenwood High School