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Josiane Cassell

Summary

Certified Procurement Professional Translator with highly developed understanding of various languages and cultures. Skilled in accurately translating written documents and audio recordings, with over 15 years of related expertise.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

HAITIAN CREOL TRANSLATOR

FREELANCER
01.2023 - Current
  • Translate documents and audio recordings from English to Haitian Creole, from French to Haitian Creole
  • Develop and maintain glossary of technical terms.
  • Monitor progress of translation projects.
  • Proofread, edit voluminous documents

TRANSLATOR

GENPACT
10.2020 - 01.2024
  • Translated documents from English to French.
  • Interpreted conversations simultaneously to conduct business.
  • Completed translations of official documents meeting legal standards.
  • Created detailed reports on accuracy of translated documents.

TRANSLATOR AND INTERPRETER

UMCOR NON-PROFIT NGO
05.2010 - 03.2016
  • Translated documents from English to Haitian Creole.
  • Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents for immediate use.
  • Enabled negotiations for clients with foreign counterparts by offering real-time interpretation support.
  • Improved cultural understanding among colleagues by providing language training sessions and workshops on foreign customs and practices.
  • Facilitated seamless communication during international events, such as conferences, seminars, and workshops, through on-site interpreting services.
  • Supported global marketing efforts by translating promotional materials and product descriptions for various industries.
  • Contributed to successful completion of cross-cultural projects by collaborating with diverse teams as a language expert.

TRANSLATOR

CARE INTERNATIONAL
09.2008 - 04.2010
  • Translated documents from English to Haitian Creole , French to Haitian Creole, English to French
  • Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
  • Improved readability of translated materials by employing advanced proofreading techniques and meticulous editing skills.
  • Listened to recordings and translated confidential information.
  • Assisted non-native English-speaker with document editing.
  • Supported operations by translating key departmental documents and internal communications.
  • Supported legal teams by providing precise translations of contracts, agreements, and other crucial documentation.
  • Trained new team members on best practices in translation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Management

Ecole Superieure
France

Skills

  • Document Translation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Proofreading skills
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Editing skills
  • Project Support
  • Customer Engagement
  • Technical Document Translation
  • Audiovisual Translation
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Records Review
  • Business process understanding

Languages

English
Full Professional
Haitian Creole
Full Professional
French
Full Professional

Timeline

HAITIAN CREOL TRANSLATOR

FREELANCER
01.2023 - Current

TRANSLATOR

GENPACT
10.2020 - 01.2024

TRANSLATOR AND INTERPRETER

UMCOR NON-PROFIT NGO
05.2010 - 03.2016

TRANSLATOR

CARE INTERNATIONAL
09.2008 - 04.2010

Associate of Science - Business Management

Ecole Superieure
Josiane Cassell