Lastenia Dardano
Keller Williams Metairie
Metairie,LA
3
Languages
1
Certification
23
years of professional experience
Culturally informed professional leveraging local insights to enhance collaboration and drive results. Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer, committed to impactful contributions across diverse roles. Ready to tackle new challenges that support professional development and community engagement.
Work History
Volunteer Spanish/ English Interpreter and Translator at Health Fairs
- Provided consecutive interpreting for meetings
- Executed simultaneous interpreting in real-time
- Translated documents from English to Spanish
Medical Interpreter
- Facilitated consecutive interpreting between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring accurate communication of medical information.
- Executed simultaneous interpreting during medical consultations, maintaining clarity and understanding in real-time.
- Translated medical documents from English to Spanish, enhancing accessibility of information for Spanish-speaking patients.
Licensed Residential Real Estate Agent/ Realtor
9 Years 7 Months- Guiding sellers, buyers, lessors & lessees through all residential real estate transactions in the greater New Orleans area.
- Identified and curated available properties aligned with buyer and lessee specifications.
- Developed detailed Comparative Market Analyses to inform client decision-making.
- Organized and led open houses in New Orleans and surrounding areas to showcase listings.
Licensed Residential Real Estate Agent/ Realtor
2 Years- Guided members through buying residential investment properties in Houston, TX, ensuring informed decisions and successful transactions.
- Assisted members in selecting, purchasing, rehabbing, and marketing properties as income-producing investments.
- Evaluated financial aspects of residential properties for prospective buyers, aiding in investment decisions.
Director / USA Retail Operations Manager
4 Years- Achieved and sustained consistent increase of luxury brand lingerie business revenue through strategic integrated management of organizational resources, business processes, and consumer expectations.
- Established store goals and communicated business objectives to staff, aligning team efforts with overall strategic vision.
- Coordinated establishment of new store location and operations, enhancing brand presence in target market.
- General functions included management of Human Resources, New Business Generation, Public Relations, Stewardship of Finances, Training and Mentoring.
- Trained sales associates on delivering VIP customer service and effective sales techniques, fostering repeat business and customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed sales performance and assessed areas of improvements to maximize future profits.
- Conducted daily, weekly and monthly sales meetings, and submitted performance reports.
- Strategically arranged visual displays of merchandise around the store and at fashion trade shows that spiked customers’ interest. As a result, luxury brand recognition, customer loyalty, and volume of sales continuously boomed.
- Managed supply chain and inventory processes.
Education
Certification - Medical and Legal Translation and Interpreting
Medical and Legal Translating and Interpreting in English & Spanish
Bachelor's - Design and Marketing
Realtor - Real Estate
Realtor - Real Estate Agent
Skills
Interpreting & Translating: English / Spanish
Bilingual: English
Spanish
Beginner's Russian
Effective communication
Listening skills
Medical terminology
Delegating
Microsoft: Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook
Team Coordination
Client Consultation
Affiliations
- Member of NCIHC: National Council on Interpreting in Healthcare May 2024 to Present
- Member of NAR August 2012 to Present National Association of Realtors
Certification
- Licensed Louisiana Real Estate Agent, Realtor September 2017 to Present Licensed Agent to practice Real Estate in the state of Louisiana
- Licensed Texas Real Estate Agent, Realtor June 2012 to Present Licensed Agent to practice Real Estate in the state of Texas
- Certified Yoga Instructor New York, NY April 2004 to Present Trained in various yoga styles: Hatha, Vinyasa, Iyengar and Kundalini Asanas: Poses Pranayama: Breathing techniques Mudras: Seals & Gestures Meditation & Sanskrit
Languages
English - Fluent
Russian - Beginner
Spanish - Fluent
Additional Information
INTERESTS
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Learning Languages
International Travel
Yoga
Timeline
Licensed Residential Real Estate Agent/ Realtor
Keller Williams Metairie
01.2017 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Residential Real Estate Agent/ Realtor
Lifestyles Unlimited, INC.
01.2013 - 01.2015Read More
Director / USA Retail Operations Manager
Myla
01.2004 - 01.2008Read More
Champion School of Real Estate
Realtor from Real Estate Agent
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Donaldson's School of Real Estate
Realtor from Real Estate
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The American College for the Applied Arts
Bachelor's from Design and Marketing
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Medical Interpreter
Indy Translations & Language Centers Nationwide
CurrentRead More
Volunteer Spanish/ English Interpreter and Translator at Health Fairs
Apostolado Hispano
CurrentRead More
University of New Orleans
Certification from Medical and Legal Translation and Interpreting
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