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Karen Nicolas

Lafayette,LA

Summary

Proven Translator and Interpreter at Freddy’s Electric LLC, adept in written translation and cross-cultural communication. Excelled in delivering accurate translations and enhancing client satisfaction through meticulous editing and cultural understanding. Demonstrated a continuous learning mindset, achieving seamless integration of technical documents and client services.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Translator and Interpreter

Wanna Buy LLC
05.2021 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Translator and Interpreter

Freddy’s Electric LLC
05.2021 - 08.2024
  • Translated documents from Language to Language.
  • Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and attention to detail.
  • Improved readability of translated materials by employing advanced proofreading techniques and meticulous editing skills.
  • Assisted non-native English-speaking colleagues with document editing, improving overall team productivity and communication quality.
  • Researched cultural etiquette and specific use of slang words.
  • Specialized in translating complex technical documents, ensuring accuracy and clarity for endusers.
  • Collaborated with fellow translators to ensure consistency in language usage and style across all documents.
  • Provided real-time interpretation services during conferences, contributing to seamless communication between speakers and attendees.
  • Enhanced customer support by translating help guides and online support resources.
  • Expanded market reach by translating marketing materials and product descriptions for new demographics.
  • Ensured high-quality translations by rigorously proofreading and editing documents.
  • Boosted understanding and cultural relevance, tailoring translations to specific target audiences.
  • Bridged communication gaps for non-English speaking clients, enabling smoother business transactions.
  • Supported legal teams by translating sensitive documents with precision and confidentiality.
  • Facilitated access to healthcare for non-native speakers by translating medical documents and patient information.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering accurate translations within tight deadlines.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
  • Maximized quality control of translated documents.
  • Assisted foreign language-speaking clients with inquiries.
  • Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
  • 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 website content from other languages to English.
  • Interpreted spoken and written languages other than English and vice versa.

Education

Lafayette High School
Lafayette Louisiana
05.2024

Skills

  • Written Translation
  • Excellent Listening Abilities
  • Fluent Bilingualism
  • Effective Communication Techniques
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Professional ethics understanding
  • FLUENT IN LANGUAGE
  • Document Translation
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Cultural understanding
  • Client Services
  • Customer Engagement
  • Project Support
  • Business process understanding
  • Language Fluency
  • Client Service
  • Accurate Translation
  • Decision-Making
  • Problem-Solving
  • Interpersonal Communication

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Translator and Interpreter

Wanna Buy LLC
05.2021 - Current

Translator and Interpreter

Freddy’s Electric LLC
05.2021 - 08.2024

Lafayette High School
Karen Nicolas