Margarita Cerezo
Ypsilanti,MI
Summary
- Native Spanish speaker with a multicultural background and a focus on Spanish medical interpretation.
- Valuable experience in bridging communication gaps and facilitating understanding in healthcare settings.
- Committed to maintaining high standards and achieving impactful results through accurate and clear interpretation while maintaining impartiality and confidentiality.
- Team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable under pressure.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales and Creative Director
Power Promotions, Inc.
05.1995 - Current
- Worked remotely/independently for over 15 years.
- Collaborated with clients, following brand guidelines and policies for their brand identity, and delivering effective solutions.
- Collaborated with clients to define project vision and ensure alignment with business goals: budget and brand.
- Negotiated with vendors and contractors to secure cost-effective services without sacrificing quality, thereby optimizing project budgets.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, with critical delivery deadlines ensuring timely completion and seamless execution.
- Elevated company reputation through consistent delivery of high-quality creative content and customer service.
- Implemented cutting-edge design software and technologies, significantly improving project efficiency and output quality.
Event Planner
University of Michigan CEW+
02.2017 - 04.2017
- Short Contract Employee
- Offered support to staff across the office with special projects
- Assisted with preparations for the 35th Women of Color Task Force Conference
- Assisted with the Meet and Greet Soirée for the Keynote Speaker for the conference.
Spanish Translator
Argot, Inc.
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Translated template business documents from English to Spanish; for example - training manuals.
- Proofread and edited the work of other translators.
German Interpreter
Department of Economic Development and Commerce
10.1991 - 12.1992
- One of 57 dedicated Multilingual Interpreters hired to represent Puerto Rico as part of the Universal Expo of 1992 in Seville, Spain.
- Year long immersion program to gain expertise in various industries - tourism, economy, technology, and government - to communicate with German/Spanish/English speaking visitors about Puerto Rico.
- Collaborated effectively with other interpreters when handling large-scale events or complex subject matters requiring multiple languages expertise.
- Enhanced communication by providing accurate and timely German/Spanish/English translations for visitors.
Education
40-hour Bridging The Gap - Medical Interpreting Training
The Cross Cultural Health Care Program (CCHP)
Seattle, WA02-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages
University of Puerto Rico
Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico05.1995
Skills
NATIVE SPANISH SPEAKER
FLUENT IN ENGLISH
MULTICULTURAL
Proven time management & problem solving skills
Proven track of following policies & procedures
High ability to multitask & work with tight deadlines
Excellent interpersonal skills & teamwork
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
French
Limited Working
Affiliations
- Michigan Translator/Interpreters Network (MiTiN)
- AFS Intercultural Programs - 1988-89 Alumna
Certification
- PENDING (will complete at the end of February /early March 2025) National Board Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) - National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters.
USA Citizen
- Authorized to work for any USA Employer
Timeline
Event Planner
University of Michigan CEW+
02.2017 - 04.2017
Spanish Translator
Argot, Inc.
01.2003 - 12.2004
Sales and Creative Director
Power Promotions, Inc.
05.1995 - Current
German Interpreter
Department of Economic Development and Commerce
10.1991 - 12.1992
- PENDING (will complete at the end of February /early March 2025) National Board Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) - National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters.
40-hour Bridging The Gap - Medical Interpreting Training
The Cross Cultural Health Care Program (CCHP)
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages
University of Puerto Rico
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