Joshua Allen
Court Interpreter
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Passionate Interpreter offering superior language experience to bridge communication gaps for better understanding and productivity. Employs empathic, mindful approach to avoid potential conflicts caused by lack of cultural knowledge. Operates well in both online and in-person scenarios, facilitating conversations despite scheduling issues or geographical limitations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Court Interpreter Supervisor
Yuma County Superior Court
Yuma, AZ
08.2022 - Current
- Perform true and accurate interpretation in all three modes of court interpretation on daily basis for hundreds of cases per month.
- Provide oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Maintain message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Prepare for interpreting tasks by researching and gathering information about tasks beforehand.
- Collaborate with other interpreters to cross-check accuracy of interpretations.
- Interpret remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Collaborate with team to translate series of documents from English to other languages.
- Proofread, edit and improve documents of different sizes.
- Attend training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
- Mentor and train aspiring interpreters.
- Supervise team of staff and contract interpreters to ensure accuracy and adherence to ethics standards.
Freelance Court Interpreter
Self
Yuma , AZ
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Performed in person and remote interpretation in all three court interpreting modes in California and Arizona Superior courts and in Federal Immigration Court.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Translated documents to include international governmental communications with U.S. authorities.
Court Interpreter
Superior Court Of California, County Of Imperial
El Centro, CA
03.2010 - 02.2022
- Performed oral interpretation in the three modes of court interpreting on a daily basis in all types of court cases.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Translated bi-national governmental documents and communications.
Freelance Court Interpreter
Self
Columbus, GA
05.2009 - 03.2010
- Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
Certified Court Interpreter
Superior Court Of California, County Of San Diego
Vista, CA
06.2007 - 04.2009
- Performed oral interpretation in all three modes of court interpretation on a daily basis.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
Certified Court Interpreter
Superior Court Of California, County Of Riverside
Indio, CA
06.2004 - 06.2007
- Performed oral interpretation in all three modes of court interpreting on a daily basis.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
Education
California Court Interpreter Certification - Spanish Court Interpreting
Southern California School of Interpretation
Santa Fe Springs, CA 08.2003 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
Mount Miguel High School
Spring Valley, CA 08.1992 - 06.1995
Skills
Attention to Detail
undefinedAccomplishments
Won award "Best Student in a Foreign Language" Mount Miguel High School-1995
Requested by name to interpret multiple bi-national governmental summits on cross-border legal compacts and agreements.
Passed oral Immigration Court exam for contract interpreters (SOSI) with score above 83%.
Passed Federal Court Interpreter written exam 06/2023 oral exam pending.
Named chairman of Arizona statewide Court Interpreter continuing education development committee.
Certification
California Certified Court Interpreter
Timeline
Court Interpreter Supervisor
Yuma County Superior Court
08.2022 - Current
Freelance Court Interpreter
Self
02.2022 - 08.2022
Arizona Tier 3 Credentialed Court Interpreter
02-2022
Court Interpreter
Superior Court Of California, County Of Imperial
03.2010 - 02.2022
Freelance Court Interpreter
Self
05.2009 - 03.2010
Alabama Master Level Certified Court Interpreter
02-2009
Certified Court Interpreter
Superior Court Of California, County Of San Diego
06.2007 - 04.2009
Certified Court Interpreter
Superior Court Of California, County Of Riverside
06.2004 - 06.2007
California Certified Court Interpreter
01-2004
California Court Interpreter Certification - Spanish Court Interpreting
Southern California School of Interpretation
08.2003 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
Mount Miguel High School
08.1992 - 06.1995
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