Petronila C Mella
Albertville,AL
Summary
Seeking to work as a foreign language interpreter using many years of experience in various professional setting. Being able to perform interpretation and translation for any languages provided. English, Spanish, Acateco, and Canjobal.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Language Interpreter
Foreign Language Services
03.2018 - Current
- Enhanced communication by accurately interpreting and conveying messages between speakers of different languages.
- Maintained strict confidentiality protocols while handling sensitive information during interpretation assignments.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Provided interpretation for governmental facilities.
- Various interpreting services are in court rooms, department of human resources, forensic interview, parenting and counseling sessions.
- Social work interpreting for DHR social workers and attorneys.
Medical Bilingual Receptionist
Marshall County Pediatrics
10.2015 - 03.2019
- Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
- Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
- Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
- Entered patients information and health history to ensure all records were up-to-date.
- Interpreted and translated for any medical request.
- Interpreted and translated for Spanish patients and native speakers.
- Interpreted for any doctor that needed interpreting services.
Medical Bilingual Receptionist
Dr. EL-Bahesh Muhammad Pediatric
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with patients, and updated patient records.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care in native languages.
- Provided medical interpretation services.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - General Education
Snead State Community College
Boaz, AL05.2012
High School Diploma -
Albertville High School
Albertville, AL05.2008
Skills
- Fluent in foreign languages
- English, Spanish, Acateco, and Canjobal
- Governmental Terminology
- Social Services Terminology
- Medical Terminology
- Legal Terminology
- Interpersonal communication
- Verbal communication,
- Written communication, and public Speaking
Certification
- Certification for Special Education Services: Year 2022
- Orientation for Basic Interpretation: Year 2021
Timeline
Language Interpreter
Foreign Language Services
03.2018 - Current
Medical Bilingual Receptionist
Marshall County Pediatrics
10.2015 - 03.2019
Medical Bilingual Receptionist
Dr. EL-Bahesh Muhammad Pediatric
10.2013 - 10.2015
Associate of Applied Science - General Education
Snead State Community College
High School Diploma -
Albertville High School
- Certification for Special Education Services: Year 2022
- Orientation for Basic Interpretation: Year 2021
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