PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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Work History
Education
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Mediah La Cruz

Interpreting Services
Dodge City,KS
2
Languages
14
years of professional experience

Professional with thorough understanding of the English and Spanish languages to fluently interpret and translate. Conveys intended messages accurately and reliably. Well-versed in interpretation and translation tools and services. Dedicated individual successfully facilitates communication between people of different cultures and backgrounds. Brings wealth of knowledge and experience to organizations requiring interpretation and translation services. Committed to providing quality service and results. Highly experienced interpreter with proven track record of delivering precise interpretations and translations between English and Spanish. In-depth understanding of cultural nuances to effectively bridge communication. Dedicated to accuracy and reliability.

Work History

Spanish Medical Interpreter

8 Years 10 Months
Interpreting Services | 11.2017 - Current
  • Interpreted spoken and written Spanish.
  • Translated Spanish documents into English.
  • Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns in an orthopedic Setting.
  • Provided accurate translation of Spanish to English in the Workman Comp. Setting.
  • Translated website content from Spanish to English.
  • Developed and maintained glossary of technical terms.
  • Completed precise translations of official documents with correct words and phrasing to meet legal standards.
  • Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications.
  • Interpreted for depositions for team members.

School Bus Driver

1 Year 3 Months
Cassopolis Public Schools | 04.2023 - 07.2024

Transporting children safely to and from school. Pre tripping bus, preventative maintenance.

Spanish Court Interpreter

7 Years 4 Months
Hodgeman County Court House | 04.2015 - 08.2022
  • Prepared for interpreting tasks by researching and gathering information about tasks beforehand.
  • Collaborated with other interpreters to cross-check accuracy of interpretations.
  • Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting language translation.
  • Assisted Spanish speaking clients with inquiries.
  • Provided both consecutive and simultaneous interpreting depending on judges preference.
  • Provided accurate and precise translation into the Spanish language.

Spanish Court Interpreter

9 Years 10 Months
Ford County Courthouse | 08.2012 - 06.2022
  • Prepared glossaries.
  • Prepared for interpreting tasks by researching and gathering information about tasks beforehand.
  • Collaborated with other interpreters to cross-check accuracy of interpretations.
  • Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting language translation.
  • Assisted Spanish speaking clients with inquiries.
  • Provided consecutive and simultaneous translations depending on preference of judge.
  • Executed translation with precision and accuracy.

Education

High School Diploma

Grand Blanc Community High School | Grand Blanc, MI | 06.1997

Skills

Patient Interviews
Medical Terminology
Critical Thinking
Spanish Interpreting
Active Listening
Cultural Insight
Consecutive Translation
Effective Communication
Language Interpretation
Reading Comprehension
Translation Preparation
Patient Engagement

LANGUAGES

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

School Bus Driver

Cassopolis Public Schools
04.2023 - 07.2024Read More

Spanish Medical Interpreter

Interpreting Services
11.2017 - CurrentRead More

Spanish Court Interpreter

Hodgeman County Court House
04.2015 - 08.2022Read More

Spanish Court Interpreter

Ford County Courthouse
08.2012 - 06.2022Read More

Grand Blanc Community High School

High School Diploma
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Mediah La Cruz