Lindsey Mabe
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Bilingual and detail-oriented professional with diverse experience in project coordination, documentation systems, and crisis management. Adept at managing multiple high-pressure tasks and projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional interpersonal communication. Strong work ethic and dedication to customer service best practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Interpreter and Translator
Independent Contractor
10.2012 - Current
- Interpret on-the-spot between English and Spanish speakers in clinical and educational settings.
- Maintain message content, tone and emotion as closely as possible for a variety of comprehension levels including medical terminology and crisis situations.
- Develop and maintain ongoing education of technical terms and professional connections.
- Translate and adapt social messaging, online content, and marketing collateral.
Coordinator, Community Garden and Events Program
8th & College Connections
10.2022 - Current
- Oversee technical, operational, and social activities for a rapidly growing program serving a diverse, multicultural population of community members.
- Create and manage budgets, efficiently allocating resources for social and community service projects.
- Utilize grant writing skills to secure additional program funding and advance opportunities for gardener families.
- Lead comprehensive trainings on detailed procedures.
- Supervise AmeriCorps VISTA intern and volunteers.
Office Administrator
Trinity Las Americas UMC
09.2016 - 04.2022
- Established strong relationships with a multicultural and socioeconomically diverse community while providing support to staff and coordinating volunteers for events and initiatives
- Maintained records, coordinated mailings, and managed building maintenance.
- Managed
Mental Health Instructor
Candeo
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Provided in-home and in-community support services to adults with mental health diagnoses and intellectual disabilities
- Assisted with all areas of daily living and crisis situations, while documenting and submitting detailed reports.
Farm Apprentice
The Wallace Centers Of Iowa
07.2015 - 10.2015
- Studied sustainable farming practices under experienced staff members while coordinating events, tours, and culinary classes
- Worked hands-on in gardens, greenhouses, and orchard, and helped with gift shop operations.
Bilingual Counselor, Senior Health Insurance Information Program
Senior Health Insurance Information Program
05.2013 - 10.2015
- Provided education and counseling on Medicare-related issues to Spanish speaking clients statewide
- Conducted comprehensive intake interviews, demonstrating strong advocacy skills between clients, government agencies, and community resources.
Bilingual Maternal Child Health Outreach Associate
Visiting Nurse Services Of Iowa
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Coordinated outreach and connections to health coverage, domestic violence services, housing agencies, and refugee services
- Conducted intake evaluations and managed caseloads, working collaboratively with internal case management teams and outside organizations.
Bilingual Program Specialist and Office Assistant
Proteus Inc.
05.2013 - 08.2014
- Provided education, outreach, and assistance for state and federal health coverage options to facilitate involvement of Spanish-speaking clients and minority populations
- Became familiar with outside resources and services for referrals while reporting and managing paperwork, and assisting with office coordination.
Education
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IASpanish
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IASpanish
Universidad Nacional
Heredia, Costa RicaSkills
- Creativity and Adaptability
- Crisis Management
- Workflow Management
- Donor Relations
Accomplishments
Lots of stuff
Certification
Local Food Leader Certification
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Notes
Contract negotiation (TLA)
Cost-benefit analysis (TLA, 8CC, Proteus, LANGUAGEtech)
Aligning mission
Powerful career summary at the top
*Core knowledge/strengths* section BELOW it. Put strong keywords here and disperse them throughout so it catches the eye in multiple places.
Professional Experience section
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Possible certifications and trainings...
-Local Food Leader
-Mark's classes - Trauma-informed somatics/co-regulation, Internal Family Systems...what would I want it to be called
-official Spanish test level
-Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
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Timeline
Coordinator, Community Garden and Events Program
8th & College Connections
10.2022 - Current
Office Administrator
Trinity Las Americas UMC
09.2016 - 04.2022
Mental Health Instructor
Candeo
01.2016 - 03.2018
Farm Apprentice
The Wallace Centers Of Iowa
07.2015 - 10.2015
Bilingual Maternal Child Health Outreach Associate
Visiting Nurse Services Of Iowa
08.2014 - 07.2015
Bilingual Counselor, Senior Health Insurance Information Program
Senior Health Insurance Information Program
05.2013 - 10.2015
Bilingual Program Specialist and Office Assistant
Proteus Inc.
05.2013 - 08.2014
Spanish Interpreter and Translator
Independent Contractor
10.2012 - Current
Des Moines Area Community College
Spanish
University of Iowa
Spanish
Universidad Nacional
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