Maria Carson
Valley Village,CA
Summary
Professional Interpreter with more than 20 years of experience helping diverse individuals. Moves easily between English and Spanish
without missing details. Focused on advancing vocabulary, idiomatic and cultural understanding with up-to-date knowledge.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Language/Interpreter Services Coordinator
Bibiyan Law Group
Beverly Hills, CA
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted with the translation of documents from English to Spanish. (drop letters, notice letters,etc)
- Interpreted verbal instructions accurately in both languages.
- Collaborated with colleagues to ensure accurate translations of documents and materials.
- Explained concepts and terminology to non-native English speakers in an understandable manner.
- Performed administrative tasks associated with scheduling appointments for clients requiring interpretation services.
- Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients.
- Interpreted conference calls and other workplace communications in real-time.
- Sat in on meetings to provide members with oral translations of conversations and information.
- Proofread, edited and revised translated documents. (declarations, Authorizations, etc)
- Provided simultaneous interpretation services for depositions, mediations, hearings.
- Interpreted speeches, conversations, meetings and other events from English to Spanish and vice versa in consecutive mode.
- Collaborated with clients to ensure their messages were accurately conveyed.
- Ensured all translated materials met quality control standards prior to delivery.
Interpreter/Translator
Self-employed
Los Angeles, CA
01.2008 - 01.2023
- Interpreted during meetings and negotiations for Spanish speakers
- Translated written contracts into English for official use
- Consecutive and simultaneous interpretation during seminars, lectures, and presentations
- Consecutive and simultaneous interpretation during legal depositions
- Translated written brochures and booklets
Interpreter/Translator
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Los Angeles, CA
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Interpreted during meetings and negotiations for union members
- Translated written contracts and forms into English for official use
- Composed and edited correspondence and memoranda from dictation, verbal direction, and from knowledge of established protocols.
Interpreter/Translator
Court Interpreter, Probation Department Interpreter
Tucson, AZ
01.1998 - 01.2006
- Interpreted during trials, depositions, arraignments, pleas, ect
- Interpreted during probation visits, follow ups, check-in, etc
- Interpreted during domestic violence cases, restraining orders, etc.
Education
Certified Court Interpreter and Translator -
Tucson City Court
Interpreter and Translator BA -
International House
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (Castilian and Catalan), Knowledge of French
- Extremely organized and detail oriented
- Experience in handling highly confidential paperwork and delicate client service on the legal and governmental level
- Excels in accurate written and oral translation or interpretation
- Proficient with PC and Mac, Office suite, and basic proficiency with web design and maintenance
Timeline
Language/Interpreter Services Coordinator
Bibiyan Law Group
10.2023 - 03.2024
Interpreter/Translator
Self-employed
01.2008 - 01.2023
Interpreter/Translator
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
01.2006 - 01.2007
Interpreter/Translator
Court Interpreter, Probation Department Interpreter
01.1998 - 01.2006
Certified Court Interpreter and Translator -
Tucson City Court
Interpreter and Translator BA -
International House