Liz Carpio
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Dynamic community interpreter and advocate with extensive experience supporting asylum seekers and immigrant families. At Mom Squad, I led bilingual outreach initiatives, enhancing access to vital resources. Proficient in Microsoft Office and skilled in relationship building, I excel in delivering accurate interpretation and fostering understanding in diverse settings.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Asylum Seekers Support
Administrative Volunteer
2022 - Current
- Provided real-time interpretation for Spanish-speaking asylum seekers during legal consultations under attorney supervision.
- Translated written correspondence and official forms to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Bridge cultural gaps to improve access to community resources and legal aid.
- Oferred professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
Community Interpreter & Advocate (Volunteer)
Mom Squad
2022 - Current
- Led bilingual outreach initiatives to support single-parent households.
- Facilitated communication between Spanish-speaking families and community service providers.
- Translated program materials and provided interpretation during fundraising and sponsorship events.
Community Interpreter & Family Support Specialist
Freelance & Private Families
2014 - Current
- Delivered high-quality interpretation services for various community events, including cultural celebrations, town hall meetings, and public lectures.
- Developed strong working relationships with local agencies to provide ongoing linguistic support for diverse populations within the community.
- Improved understanding between educators and parents through interpretation services during parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, and school events.
- Assisted legal professionals with court proceedings, ensuring clear communication between all parties involved in cases involving non-English speakers.
- Delivered Spanish–English interpretation in healthcare, legal, and school settings for over 20 families.
- Assisted with documentation, legal form preparation, and communication with attorneys, healthcare providers, and educators.
- Supported asylum seekers by translating legal paperwork and facilitating communication during immigration processes.
- Advocated for immigrant families by ensuring accurate interpretation of complex terminology in sensitive situations.
Education
Certificate - Community Interpreting
Cross-Cultural Communications, LLC
12-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature
CUNY Lehman College
The Bronx, NY01-2023
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Slide deck creation
- Excel
- Task scheduling
- Skilled in Windows Office tools
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Experience with Canva tools
- ERP system management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Asylum Seekers Support
Administrative Volunteer
2022 - Current
Community Interpreter & Advocate (Volunteer)
Mom Squad
2022 - Current
Community Interpreter & Family Support Specialist
Freelance & Private Families
2014 - Current
Certificate - Community Interpreting
Cross-Cultural Communications, LLC
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature
CUNY Lehman College
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