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Overview
Work History
Education
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Books translated and edited
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Kossivi Sanvi

Kossivi Sanvi

Berrien Springs,United State of America

Summary

Experienced philologist and dynamic translator with a strong background in enhancing document clarity and student comprehension. Adept at managing translation projects across Spanish, French, and English, ensuring high accuracy and quality. Skilled in community service and spiritual leadership, ready to serve in diverse linguistic communities. Equipped to serve as pastor in diverse linguistic communities including Hispanic, Francophone, and English-speaking churches.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Translator and Editor

Interamerican Division, Seventh Day Adventist
Miami, Florida, Florida
12.2018 - Current
  • Reviewed more than 40 completed projects for accuracy in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
  • Enhanced quality assurance for 60+ translated documents through expert proofreading strategies.
  • Provided translation services for over 60 documents in Spanish, French, and English.
  • Remained updated on evolving linguistic expressions.

Contributor and Columnist

GEMA EDITORES
Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
1 2019 - 05.2023

Contributor and columnist

  • Authored over 10 articles for magazines such as Enfoque and Expresión Joven.
  • Evaluated content accuracy and quality of 10 articles before publication.
  • Maximized time management to ensure all tasks were completed on schedule.
  • Possessed exceptional organizational and time management skills, writing 80% of all articles.
  • Detected issues, evaluated data, and implemented solutions in every document.
  • Exhibited outstanding communication skills during writing and editing tasks.
  • Maintained accuracy in 100% of assignments.
  • Enhanced communication abilities via consistent engagements with fellow writers.

Thesis and Research Reviewer

Universidad de Montemorelos
Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Mexico
03.2015 - 08.2018
  • Collaborated with editors to refine narratives, and ensure accuracy in over 50 documents.
  • Enhanced development of the knowledge base for common review issues.
  • Regularly delivered constructive feedback to all team members.
  • I reviewed and refined drafts of over 80 articles.
  • Ensured strict confidentiality of sensitive client data.
  • Exhibited excellent organizational abilities while handling diverse projects.

French Teacher

Universidad de Montemorelos
Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Designed over 30 group activities to encourage participation.
  • Developed and applied new technological methods in language education across three classrooms.
  • Developed tailored reading lists enhancing students' comprehension of written French across three classrooms.
  • Implemented multiple teaching methods to meet varied learning requirements in three classrooms.
  • Participated in more than 20 department meetings for course curriculum development and updates.
  • Assisted all students in cultivating essential learning skills.
  • Devised hands-on activities to immerse students in unfamiliar cultures.

High School Spanish Teacher

Lycée Tokoin Solidarité
Lomé, Togo, Togo
07.2008 - 08.2012
  • Participated in over 35 professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research related to second-language acquisition.
  • Arranged extracurricular activities like the Spanish Club and field trips to enhance language learning.
  • Implemented writing tasks to enhance foreign language skills.

Education

Master of Arts - Theology

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
05-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Theology

Universidad De Montemorelos
Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
08.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature

Université De Lomé, Togo
Lomé, Togo
07-2009

Skills

  • Translation, interpretation and language instruction
  • Ministry in diversity context
  • Community service and Cross-cultural communication
  • Spiritual leadership and discipleship
  • Curriculum development
  • Adaptability, flexibility, and project management
  • Biblical preaching and teaching
  • Editing, proofreading, and project management

Books translated and edited

  • Un Corazón Tranquilo, Dr. Carlos Fayard.
  • Como Él nos ve, J. Vladimir Polanco.
  • Magazines Priority
  • Magazine Elder
  • Matutinas (Devotionals): Kids, Youngs, Adults.
  • The Way Back to the Altar, etc.

Languages

French
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Professional
Ewe
Native/ Bilingual
Mina
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Freelance Translator and Editor

Interamerican Division, Seventh Day Adventist
12.2018 - Current

French Teacher

Universidad de Montemorelos
01.2016 - 01.2018

Thesis and Research Reviewer

Universidad de Montemorelos
03.2015 - 08.2018

High School Spanish Teacher

Lycée Tokoin Solidarité
07.2008 - 08.2012

Contributor and Columnist

GEMA EDITORES
1 2019 - 05.2023

Master of Arts - Theology

Andrews University

Bachelor of Arts - Theology

Universidad De Montemorelos

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature

Université De Lomé, Togo
Kossivi Sanvi