Melisa Rybaltowski
Hacienda Heights,CA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Translator and Interpreter
Culture Bridges, LLC.
Southern California (hybrid)
09.2018 - Current
- Translate and interpret written and spoken material from English < > Spanish in the fields of government, organization, urban development, and religion.
- Ensure precision by researching industry-specific terminology, as well as proofreading documents before submissions, prioritizing the original meaning and tone of the message.
- Research cultural differences related to language usage in order to provide localized translations.
- Advise colleagues on best practices regarding linguistic issues encountered during projects.
- Facilitate communication for people with limited language proficiency.
Public Relations Intern
The Frida Cinema
Santa Ana, CA (Remote)
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Drafted newsletters, press releases and blog publications promoting events.
- Assisted in scheduling social media agenda and posting on social media accounts.
- Researched industry trends to create content strategies.
- Developed content and assisted in layout and edition of the new company web site.
Temp Care Coordinator
Union Station Homeless Services
Monterey Park, CA
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Actively engaged with clients, conducting initial assessments and evaluations of their needs.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources such as welfare and transportation.
- Mediated between clients and Case Workers.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, and other healthcare providers to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Communicated via phone and e-mail daily, and logged case notes on spreadsheets hourly.
Assistant Opinion Editor
Daily Titan News
California State University, Fullerton
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Wrote editorial pieces for publishing on a weekly basis while also contributing to the news and lifestyle sections of the daily newspaper.
- Researched current topics and trends in opinion writing to develop compelling story ideas.
- Proof-read, fact-checked, and corrected editorial pieces written by other staff writers and faculty to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency and style.
- Attended front-page meetings to aid in newspaper layout.
- Assisted social media section in the development of posts corresponding to published content.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
California State University - Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
California State University - Fullerton
Universal Analytics Certification
Google Analytics
Skills
- Data analytics
- Research and Presentation skills
- Detail-oriented
- Deadline-oriented
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Messaging and Speechwriting
- Proofreading skills
- Skilled in Translation
- Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpretation
- Organizational skills
- Proficient in Slack and Later
- Social Media Account Administration
- Office Programs: Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Adobe Systems Creative Cloud: Acrobat, Premiere, Lightroom
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Public Relations Intern
The Frida Cinema
10.2021 - 12.2021
Temp Care Coordinator
Union Station Homeless Services
06.2020 - 08.2020
Assistant Opinion Editor
Daily Titan News
08.2019 - 12.2019
Freelance Translator and Interpreter
Culture Bridges, LLC.
09.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
California State University - Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
California State University - Fullerton
Universal Analytics Certification
Google Analytics