Karen Moran
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced Freelance Interpreter with over 11 years of experience. Passionate about Latin Culture and knowledgeable about different dialects in Spanish. Successful at maintaining meaning, flow and specific characteristics of original words during translation. Skilled in providing accurate and cultural sensitive interpretation service in various sectors, including legal and healthcare. Experience working with diverse populations and cultural backgrounds. Providing consecutive and simultaneous interpreting between languages.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Interpreter
Ventura Translations
01.2018 - Current
- Freelance Spanish Interpreter for independent clients who have been in different types of accidents (automobile, slip/fall, construction worksite)
- Also, perform interpretation on vocational rehabilitation and psychological evaluations
- Maintained message content, tone and emotion as closely as possible
- Followed ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information
- Interpretations have been done in person, through zoom applications and phone calls
- Collaborated with other interpreters to cross-check accuracy of interpretations.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
Freelance Interpreter
The Big Word
01.2013 - 06.2019
- Freelance Spanish Interpreter/ Translator for New York City Board of Education
- Providing simultaneous and consecutive interpretation to parents in suspension hearings, Parent-Teacher’s conference, CEC meetings, school fairs, during registration/enrollment, IEP meetings and other special events by the DOE
- Contributed in depositions as a Spanish Interpreter, providing simultaneous and consecutive interpretation to parents who presented a case against the Department of Education in front of a Judge in an informal court setting
- Offered language instruction to help clients improve language skills.
Patient Coordinator
American Italian Cancer Foundation
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Scheduled patients and made confirmation calls, handled the 1-877 hotline to call patients, trained and supervised volunteers
- Assisted staff and patients with intake forms at the mobile clinic during screenings, prepared weekly reports, participated in health fairs, performing Breast Cancer presentations when needed
- Conducted outreach in communities throughout the five boroughs in NYC-Part Time
- Explained upcoming treatment preparation, instructions, and other facts to patients.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
Education
Master - Media and Communication Arts
City College Of New York (CUNY)
New York, NY01.2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Brooklyn College (CUNY)
New York, NY01.2008
Skills
- Language fluency
- Simultaneous interpretation
- Professional ethics
- Effective communication
- Consecutive interpretation
- Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
Freelance Interpreter
Ventura Translations
01.2018 - Current
Patient Coordinator
American Italian Cancer Foundation
06.2015 - 06.2017
Freelance Interpreter
The Big Word
01.2013 - 06.2019
Master - Media and Communication Arts
City College Of New York (CUNY)
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Brooklyn College (CUNY)
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