Natalia Ortega
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Fluent sign language interpreter with expertise in English, Spanish, and ASL. Holds an Associate of Applied Science in Sign Language Interpreting. Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills, with a proven track record in customer relations and team coordination. Experienced in high-pressure environments, excelling in simultaneous interpretation and cultural mediation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mobile Pet Stylist & Driver
Zoomin Groomin
01.2024 - Current
- Independently manage mobile grooming services, including driving, grooming, and customer relations
- Managing invoices, scheduling, and promotion of business services
- Demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills
Pet Salon Leader
PetSmart
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Led and mentored a team of 6 through the rigorous grooming apprenticeship program
- Hired, trained, and supervised team members, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, a team of 10
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring client satisfaction
Team Lead – Concessions, Restaurant, Starbucks
Cinemark
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Supervised daily operations and ensured efficient team performance
- Provided excellent customer service and maintained quality standards
- Trained and mentored new team members
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Sign Language Interpreting
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Multidisciplinary Studies
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX12.2020
Skills
- Cultural mediation
- Sign language interpretation
- Cultural competency
- Interpersonal skills
- Decision-making
- Accurate communication access
- Conveying equivalent messages
- Maintaining confidentiality
Volunteer Experience
- Deaf Blind Senior Shopping
- Deaf Deaf World
- Deaf Day at the Fort Worth Zoo
- Scarborough Faire Deaf Day
- Signing Santa
- Imagination Texas
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- ASL
Certificates And Professional Affiliations
Sign Language Communicator Certificate, Texas Society of Interpreters for the Deaf
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
American Sign Language
Full Professional
Certification
- Sign Language Communicator
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mobile Pet Stylist & Driver
Zoomin Groomin
01.2024 - Current
Pet Salon Leader
PetSmart
01.2020 - 01.2024
Team Lead – Concessions, Restaurant, Starbucks
Cinemark
01.2017 - 01.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Sign Language Interpreting
Tarrant County College
Associate of Applied Science - Multidisciplinary Studies
El Paso Community College
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