Melanie Sifuentes
Russellville,AL
Summary
Multilingual professional with experience in translation, front desk operations, and customer service. Skilled in interpretation, scheduling, and client support, with proven adaptability in fast-paced environments. Dependable team player with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Translatio
Self-employeed
03.2020 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Translated documents from English to Spanish.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and adaptability during interpretation assignments, fostering positive relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Interpreted spoken and written languages other than English and vice versa.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
- Assisted foreign language-speaking clients with inquiries.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Translated documents across diverse subject matters, ensuring accuracy and cultural relevance.
Barista
Lava
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Helped create new recipes with the changing seasons.
- Brainstormed different and new marketing strategies to increase sales and revenue.
Front Desk Receptionist
SimplyWell
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
- Quickly and accurately handled financial transactions of all types.
- Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval.
Education
Associate of Arts - Architectural Design
Lone Star College System
12.2023
High School Diploma -
Cinco Ranch High School
05.2021
Skills
- Adaptive and Creative
- Upselling
- Team Leadership
- Inventory Management
- Point-of-Sale Knowledge
- Ability to Adapt
- Architectural Knowledge
- AutoDesk Revit
- CAD Drawings
- Fluent bilingualism
- Effective communication techniques
- Customer service
Additional Information
Available on request.
Certification
-AutoCAD Certification
-Inventor 360 Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Limited Working
Timeline
Barista
Lava
08.2022 - 11.2024
Freelance Translatio
Self-employeed
03.2020 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
SimplyWell
05.2019 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Cinco Ranch High School
Associate of Arts - Architectural Design
Lone Star College System
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