Perla Zavala
Tinley Park,IL
Summary
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.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Bath and Body Works, Limited Brands
Tinley Park, IL
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Translator and Interpreter
First Steps Developmental Center
Crown Point, IN
01.2007 - 04.2023
- Translated documents from English to Spanish.
- Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts.
- Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents for immediate use.
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
Data Entry Assistant
Wexler & Wexler Law Firm
Chicago, IL
02.1999 - 05.2003
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
- Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
- Sorted documents and maintained organized filing process.
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence, and creating reports.
- Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad.
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Communicated with supervisors and colleagues to process data quickly and resolve discrepancies.
Education
Associate of Arts - Computer Business
Kaplan College - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.2008
Skills
- Document Review
- Business Operations Knowledge
- Cultural Understanding
- Business Process Understanding
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Client Service
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cashier
Bath and Body Works, Limited Brands
10.2023 - 12.2024
Translator and Interpreter
First Steps Developmental Center
01.2007 - 04.2023
Data Entry Assistant
Wexler & Wexler Law Firm
02.1999 - 05.2003
Associate of Arts - Computer Business
Kaplan College - Indianapolis
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