Kimberly Lopez
Los Angeles
Summary
Professional Spanish Interpreter with strong experience in both simultaneous and consecutive interpretation. Skilled at facilitating accurate and culturally sensitive communication between Spanish-speaking claimants and Social Security officers in the disability department. Recognized for attention to detail, confidentiality, and ability to deliver precise interpretation in high-stakes settings. Adept at adapting communication styles to diverse individuals and ensuring fairness and clarity in hearings conducted in person or over the phone.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
SPANISH INTERPRETER
A1 Interpreting Agency
10.2023 - Current
- - Provide on-call simultaneous and consecutive interpretation (Spanish ↔ English) for disability evaluation medical clinics at least twice weekly.
- - Interpret for claimants during in-person disability medical evaluations and assist them with completing forms when needed.
- - Deliver interpretation services over the phone when evaluations are conducted remotely.
- - Accurately interpret complex medical and administrative terminology to ensure claimants and medical staff communicate clearly.
- - Uphold confidentiality while maintaining tone, accuracy, and professionalism in sensitive evaluation settings.
SPANISH INTERPRETER
Speakeasy Interpreting
10.2023 - Current
- - Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation between Spanish-speaking claimants and Social Security officers during disability department hearings (2–3 times weekly).
- - Accurately interpret complex medical, vocational, and administrative terminology in real time to ensure fair and clear communication.
- - Facilitate effective communication in both in-person and phone-based hearings.
- - Maintain strict confidentiality while preserving tone, intent, and accuracy in sensitive disability claim contexts.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Securitytech Security Services
11.2019 - 01.2020
- - Daily interactions with customers
- - Assisted in scheduling employee interviews and coordinating calendars, meetings, and appointments
- - Oversaw, coordinated and guided multiple small projects
- - Cooperated with the management team to smooth out minor tasks
BRANCH SPECIALIST III
AAA Southern California
08.2013 - 11.2019
- - Carried out assistant managerial tasks that continuously improved and reduced workload
- - Created and implemented a training program for new employees to improve customer service
- - Facilitated DMV transactions regarding automobile renewals, CA transfers, and out-of-state transfers
- - Worked closely with customers and collaborated to design a tailored U.S.-based driving trip
- - Maintained all DMV files and kept inventory organized and updated
- - Licensed to Notarize Legal Documents
JEWELRY CONSULTANT
Zales
11.2011 - 07.2013
- - Provided excellent customer service in assisting customer issues and referring unresolved grievances to designated departments
- - Arranged and organized payroll for employees and outside vendors, including inventory
- - Changed planograms and made sure visual changes, employee schedules, and special orders were up to date
STUDENT RECRUITER/ADMIN
Extreme Learning
11.2012 - 06.2013
- - Recruited students by explaining supplemental learning services to parents
- - Frequently interacted with parents to demonstrate how to optimize educational services provided to them
- - Administered all paperwork and worked in data entry
SALES ASSOCIATE
Express
09.2011 - 09.2012
- - Greeted all customers, and communicated with them to uncover their needs
- - Demonstrated creativity and enthusiasm in all customer interactions
- - Arranged daily counts of all money from sales and generated reports of it
Education
High School Diploma -
City of Angels Independent Study
Huntington Park, CASkills
- - Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- - Strong verbal and written communication
- - Conflict resolution and problem-solving
- - Ability to handle sensitive inquiries with professionalism
- - Effective collaboration with coworkers and management
- - Strong time management and multitasking skills
- - Attention to detail and accuracy
- - Quick learner with strong adaptability
- - Simultaneous and consecutive interpretation (Spanish ↔ English)
- - Skilled in administrative hearing interpretation for Social Security disability cases
- - Experienced in both in-person and phone-based interpretation
LANGUAGES
Spanish - Native or Bilingual
Timeline
SPANISH INTERPRETER
A1 Interpreting Agency
10.2023 - Current
SPANISH INTERPRETER
Speakeasy Interpreting
10.2023 - Current
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Securitytech Security Services
11.2019 - 01.2020
BRANCH SPECIALIST III
AAA Southern California
08.2013 - 11.2019
STUDENT RECRUITER/ADMIN
Extreme Learning
11.2012 - 06.2013
JEWELRY CONSULTANT
Zales
11.2011 - 07.2013
SALES ASSOCIATE
Express
09.2011 - 09.2012
High School Diploma -
City of Angels Independent Study
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