Gaston Lachaise
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dynamic and skilled interpreter with extensive experience at Shriners Hospital for Children, delivering high-quality interpretation services that enhanced patient care. Proficient in simultaneous interpretation and cross-cultural communication, fostering understanding and trust. Committed to professional ethics and client confidentiality, ensuring effective communication across diverse audiences.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Interpreter
Senior Helpers
Dallas, TX
11.2019 - Current
- Assisted in real-time interpretation during meetings and events.
- Facilitated communication between speakers of different languages.
- Prepared materials and resources for language support sessions.
- Engaged in continuous learning to enhance language proficiency and interpreting skills.
Language Interpreter
Shriners Hospital for Children
Sacramento, CA
02.1997 - 11.2013
- Delivered high-quality interpretation services during live television broadcasts or radio programs, ensuring clear communication for diverse audiences.
- Strengthened community outreach efforts by volunteering as an interpreter for non-profit organizations and local events.
- Enabled medical professionals to provide better care by accurately interpreting patient concerns, symptoms, and medical histories.
- Fostered cultural understanding by offering insights into customs, idioms, and expressions unique to each language.
Tour Guide
Giselle Travel
Sacramento, CA
02.1979 - 04.1989
- Assisted in real-time interpretation during meetings and events.
- Facilitated communication between speakers of different languages.
- Prepared materials and resources for language support sessions.
- Engaged in continuous learning to enhance language proficiency and interpreting skills.
Education
Associate Of Arts - Tourism And Travel Management
Columbia College
Columbia, MO04.1983
Skills
- Fluent bilingualism
- Client support
- Professional ethics
- Client confidentiality
- Language fluency
- Interpersonal communication
- Cross-cultural communication
- Relationship building
- Terminology management
- Intercultural sensitivity
- Simultaneous interpretation
- Cultural competence
- Interpretation
- Language proficiency
Accomplishments
Conducted tours to South America. Europe.
For these companies: Blue Sky, Percival Tours
Cosmos among others
Timeline
Interpreter
Senior Helpers
11.2019 - Current
Language Interpreter
Shriners Hospital for Children
02.1997 - 11.2013
Tour Guide
Giselle Travel
02.1979 - 04.1989
Associate Of Arts - Tourism And Travel Management
Columbia College