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Karla V Jacobson

San Antonio,Texas

Summary

Well-qualified OPI and OVI English - Spanish Interpreter with +4 years of experience offering services to sectors, such as: Medical, Healthcare, 911, Government, Legal, Human Resources, Immigration, Auto Insurance & Financial.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Interpreter

Hello Globo
Remote, Texas
09.2019 - Current


  • Provided consecutive, meaning for meaning, first-person over the phone and video interpretation.
  • Facilitate accurate communication between clients and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) clients and customers.
  • Follow all policies and procedures related to information confidentiality and interpreter ethics.
  • HIPAA Compliance.
  • Maintained message content, tone and emotion as closely as possible.

Spanish Interpreter

OPI, Cyracom International
Phoenix, AZ
02.2018 - 06.2019
  • Provided consecutive, meaning for meaning, first-person over the phone interpretation.
  • Maintained empathy and professionalism in fast-paced environment & stressful situations.
  • Facilitate accurate communication between clients and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) clients and customers.
  • Follow all policies and procedures related to information confidentiality and interpreter ethics.
  • HIPAA Compliance.
  • Maintained message content, tone and emotion as closely as possible.
  • Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

English- Spanish Document Translator

Meritor Inc
Remote, Arizona
02.2018 - 05.2020
  • Translated documents from English to Spanish.
  • Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
  • Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
  • Communicated effectively with clients to establish scope and requirements of translation, following up after submission of work to confirm satisfaction and understanding.

English – Spanish Translator and narrator

Mahle Aftermarket inc Freelance
Farmington Hills, MI
01.2013 - 12.2017
  • Translated manuals, electronic learning materials & videos (English to Spanish)
  • Molded translation to reflect intended meaning and audience reading level.
  • Proofread, edited and improved documents of different sizes.
  • Completed precise translations of technical materials with correct words and phrasing to meet standards.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines.
  • Narration and voice over of translated training materials, such as: electronic learning courses, videos as well as subtitling technical videos.


Education

Associate of Applied Science - Bilingual Administrative Assistance

Instituto Norteamericano De Estudios Bilingues
Toluca, State Of Mexico
06.1994

Skills

  • Bilingual English / Spanish (Spanish Native)
  • Translation Accuracy
  • Customer Service
  • Active Listening
  • Good memorization skills
  • Note taking

Certification

  • 40 hr Interpreter training completed.
  • Certified

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Interpreter

Hello Globo
09.2019 - Current

English- Spanish Document Translator

Meritor Inc
02.2018 - 05.2020

Spanish Interpreter

OPI, Cyracom International
02.2018 - 06.2019

English – Spanish Translator and narrator

Mahle Aftermarket inc Freelance
01.2013 - 12.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Bilingual Administrative Assistance

Instituto Norteamericano De Estudios Bilingues
Karla V Jacobson