Matthew Coughlin
Mililani Town,HI
Summary
Chinese Linguist offering a passionate, caring, and analytical mind driven to provide quality healthcare to the community. Experience working in dynamic and high paced environments and coordinating with various team members to accomplish a common goal. Knowledgeable regarding Chinese cultural history and open to the different experiences of various cultures. Aware of the cultural disparities in access to quality healthcare in Hawaii. Ample experience volunteering in a myriad of environments including homeless centers, animal shelters, and community events. Over two hundred combined hours of hands on clinical experience and shadowing time.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chinese Linguist
US Navy
12.2020 - Current
- Organized and participated in immersive Chinese cultural experiences including immersion camps
- Promoted language fluency with immersive activities that simulated real-world situations.
- Translated complex texts for clients, ensuring accurate representation of source material in target languages.
- Increased cultural awareness among by integrating cultural elements into language lessons.
- Enhanced language proficiency by designing and implementing tailored lesson plans for diverse student groups.
BJ's Restaurant Service Staff
BJ's Restaurants
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Shipping Coordinator
Argen Corporation
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Maintained accurate documentation for all shipments, ensuring compliance with regulations and minimizing potential liabilities.
- Prepared and maintained accurate records of shipments and deliveries to enable tracking history and acquire consistent information.
- Managed complex shipping schedules, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance to meet strict deadlines.
- Ensured timely deliveries with effective communication between warehouse staff, carriers, and customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychological And Brain Sciences
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA08.2020
Skills
- Fluent in Mandarin Chinese
- Cross-cultural communication
- Language Technology
- Semantic interpretation
- Public Speaking
- Pragmatic competence
- Cultural Analysis
Accomplishments
. Conducted research under Dr. Kelly Withy regarding health coverage demographics in Hawaii
. Shadowing Experience
. National Honor's society
. Graduated from Defense Language Institute with High Honor's in Chinese Mandarin
. Received Letter of Accommodation for Active Duty volunteer service to the community
Certification
CompTIA Security Plus
Additional Information
. Completed over 100 hours of hands on clinical experience at Makalapa Clinic: took patient inventories and vitals, charted information in Genesis, conducted various exams such as electrocardiogram
. Completed over 100 hours shadowing at Tripler Army Medical Center: included neurosurgery and plastic surgery
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
Timeline
Chinese Linguist
US Navy
12.2020 - Current
BJ's Restaurant Service Staff
BJ's Restaurants
08.2017 - 08.2018
Shipping Coordinator
Argen Corporation
08.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychological And Brain Sciences
University of California, Santa Barbara