Joseph Grzywa
Fenton
Summary
Well-qualified Spanish-speaker with bachelor's degree in Spanish and a complete year serving abroad in Mexico. Extremely comfortable using Spanish in school, work, and other diverse settings. Easily interprets messages from either English or Spanish.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Interpreter
LAMP Interpreting Services
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitate transparent communication between medical providers and patients, interpreting medical terminology as needed.
Missionary Volunteer
Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Spoke Spanish with natives to accomplish tasks at the boarding school: Santa María del Mexicano.
- Provided English lessons to adolescent students.
- Accompanied and assisted the adolescent boys with their responsibilities and activities.
- Fed and tended farm livestock.
- Participated in weekly, planning meetings.
Factory Line Worker
Butler Merchandising Solutions
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Spoke with Spanish-speaking co-workers.
- Produced and packaged retail displays.
Concrete Laborer
JJP Construction LLC
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Dug trenches, unloaded materials, and set up concrete forms for residential foundations.
- Spoke with Spanish-speaking co-workers.
Lumber Associate
Lowe’s Home Improvement
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Operated a forklift to retrieve heavy items.
- Cut wood, MDF Board, and other materials.
Seasonal Cashier/Front End Loader
Lowe’s Home Improvement
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Bagged customer merchandise with care.
- Loaded appliances into customers’ vehicles.
Sandwich Artist
Jimmy John’s
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Prepared orders during high-volume operations.
- Performed transactions and phone service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Philosophy
Franciscan University of Steubenville
05-2024
Skills
- Spanish fluency
- Interpersonal communication
- Strong work ethic
- Eagerness to learn
- Dependability
- Proficiency in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Goal setting
Hobbies Activities
- Running frequently.
- Playing the trumpet and whistling.
- Wood working.
- Camping (became Eagle Scout in August, 2019).
Leadership Positions
- Assistant Coordinator, Priestly Discernment Program (2021-2022 academic year): planned weekly activities for men to foster stronger fraternity.
- Leader, Local Community Service Outreach (August 20th, 2021 to December 10th, 2023): Coordinated with local residents to perform service projects (painting, splitting wood, moving furniture, etc.); directed teams of volunteers to achieve project objectives.
Timeline
Spanish Interpreter
LAMP Interpreting Services
08.2025 - Current
Missionary Volunteer
Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity
08.2024 - 07.2025
Factory Line Worker
Butler Merchandising Solutions
05.2024 - 07.2024
Concrete Laborer
JJP Construction LLC
05.2022 - 07.2022
Lumber Associate
Lowe’s Home Improvement
05.2021 - 07.2021
Seasonal Cashier/Front End Loader
Lowe’s Home Improvement
05.2020 - 07.2020
Sandwich Artist
Jimmy John’s
09.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Philosophy
Franciscan University of Steubenville
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