Kenya Flores Flores
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic and highly skilled Spanish Interpreter and Translator with over a decade of immersive experience living in Mexico and mastering diverse cultural nuances. Adept at facilitating seamless communication across various settings, including healthcare, legal, and business environments. Holds a Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Spanish.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Translator and Interpreter
Life Safety Systems
2023.04 - Current
- Acted as the face of the company in client interactions, providing real-time interpretation from Spanish to English and vice versa during negotiations and installations. This personalized service not only built trust but also led to a 30% increase in client retention.
- Fostered better understanding of complex documents by translating technical manuals, legal contracts, and brochures.
- Performed in-depth review of texts and made edits and changes where necessary.
Bilingual Behavioral Therapist
ERA Behavioral Solutions
2021.11 - 2023.04
- Demonstrated cultural competence in delivering therapy by understanding and respecting the cultural nuances of Spanish-speaking families.
- Acted as a proficient interpreter, facilitating clear communication between Spanish-speaking families and the BCBA (board certified behavior analyst) supervisor during therapy sessions and consultations.
- Translated therapeutic goals and strategies into Spanish, ensuring families had a comprehensive understanding of the intervention plans and actively participated in the therapeutic process.
- Provided real-time interpretation during crisis situations, ensuring timely and effective communication between families and the BCBA to address emergent behavioral concerns.
Freelance Spanish and French Translator
Self-employeed
2021.02 - 2021.11
- Developed strong client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent delivery of quality translations.
- Achieved recognition as a top-performing translator by consistently receiving positive feedback from clients regarding work quality and professionalism.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05.2020
Associate of Arts - Spanish
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA05.2017
Skills
- Fast Reading Comprehension
- Language Localization
- Effective Communication Techniques
- Strong Vocabulary Skills
- Written Translation
- Detailed Oriented
Certification
- ALTA Language Services training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Translator and Interpreter
Life Safety Systems
2023.04 - Current
Bilingual Behavioral Therapist
ERA Behavioral Solutions
2021.11 - 2023.04
Freelance Spanish and French Translator
Self-employeed
2021.02 - 2021.11
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
California State University - Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - Spanish
Glendale Community College
- ALTA Language Services training
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