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Melinda Valenzuels

Melrose,MN

Summary

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Interpreter/Translator/Administrative Assistant

Carstens Industries
01.2023 - Current
  • Provide accurate and clear interpretation between English-speaking supervisors and non-English-speaking employees during safety meetings, production training, and daily operations.
  • Translate technical documents, safety manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and manufacturing specifications to ensure employee understanding and compliance.
  • Interpret during on-the-job training sessions, quality control discussions, and production problem-solving meetings to support effective communication.
  • Assist in translating human resources documents, such as policies, benefits information, and disciplinary notices, to ensure workers understand workplace rules and procedures.
  • Serve as a liaison between supervisors, managers, and production workers to improve workflow, productivity, and team collaboration.
  • Interpret during accident investigations, safety audits, and equipment operation training to ensure accurate reporting and corrective action.
  • Translate internal communications, memos, and notices related to production updates, company announcements, and work schedules.
  • Assist in onboarding processes by translating safety orientations, job descriptions, and initial training materials for new hires.
  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interpretation and translation tasks, adhering to company policies.
  • Facilitate cross-cultural understanding to improve teamwork, reduce misunderstandings, and enhance employee relations in a diverse workforce

Interpreter

Propio Language Services
08.2021 - 01.2023
  • Provide accurate and confidential interpretation services between healthcare providers, patients, and families in a variety of medical settings, including clinics, hospitals, emergency rooms, and mental health services.
  • Translate medical terminology, diagnoses, treatment plans, discharge instructions, and consent forms in a culturally sensitive and clear manner.
  • Ensure complete understanding of medical information by conveying tone, intent, and content without omitting, adding, or altering messages.
  • Assist patients with appointment scheduling, follow-up care instructions, and referrals to community resources as needed.
  • Support communication during medical procedures, exams, surgeries, and therapy sessions to facilitate patient understanding and comfort.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and uphold professional standards of ethics and conduct in all interpreting interactions.
  • Translate written documents such as patient education materials, consent forms, informational brochures, and discharge paperwork.
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to advocate for patient needs while maintaining neutrality and professionalism.
  • Assist in patient intake processes, including medical history collection and insurance discussions, ensuring accurate communication

Interpreter/Translator/Family Service Worker

Melrose Area Elementary
09.2008 - 07.2016
  • Provide accurate written translation of school documents, including notices, newsletters, forms, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), disciplinary reports, and other communications for parents and staff.
  • Interpret verbally during parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, student evaluations, disciplinary meetings, and school events to facilitate effective communication between staff and non-English-speaking families.
  • Serve as a cultural liaison to build trust and strengthen relationships between school staff and families from diverse backgrounds.
  • Assist families in accessing school programs, resources, and community services to support student success.
  • Support students and families in understanding school policies, academic expectations, and behavioral guidelines.
  • Coordinate and schedule translation and interpretation services for school events and meetings as needed.
  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all communications and interactions with students, families, and staff.
  • Act as a bridge between school personnel and families to resolve concerns, clarify school procedures, and encourage parent involvement.
  • Provide language support for classroom activities, field trips, and extracurricular programs when necessary.
  • Assist with enrollment, registration, and orientation processes for new students and families.

Education

Universidad de Occidente
Mazatlan

High School Diploma -

Long Prairie-Grey Eagle High School
Long Prairie, MN

Axia College WIU University
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Fluent bilingualism
  • Client support
  • Professional ethics
  • Client confidentiality
  • Sight translation
  • Language proficiency
  • Written document translation
  • Cultural competence
  • Simultaneous interpretation
  • Multitasking
  • Consecutive translation
  • Document creation
  • Proofreading
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving abilities

LANGUAGES

Fluent in Spanish and English

Timeline

Interpreter/Translator/Administrative Assistant

Carstens Industries
01.2023 - Current

Interpreter

Propio Language Services
08.2021 - 01.2023

Interpreter/Translator/Family Service Worker

Melrose Area Elementary
09.2008 - 07.2016

Universidad de Occidente

High School Diploma -

Long Prairie-Grey Eagle High School

Axia College WIU University

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