Professional Interpreter with more than 7 years of experience helping diverse individuals. Moves easily between English and creole without missing details. Focused on advancing vocabulary, idiomatic and cultural understanding with up-to-date knowledge.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Creole Translator
Translating Group of Georgia
Atlanta, GA
06.2016 - Current
Translated a variety of documents from English to Creole, including legal contracts and medical records.
Worked with linguists to ensure that translations were accurate and culturally appropriate.
Collaborated with other translators on complex projects.
Proofread translated documents for accuracy and completeness.
Developed detailed glossaries and terminology databases.
Interpreted court proceedings accurately and precisely from English to Creole, and vice versa.
Translated documents such as legal forms, pleadings, motions, orders, judgments and other related documents.
Assisted attorneys with legal terminology clarification during hearings.
Collaborated with court personnel to ensure accurate understanding of proceedings and documentation.
Court Interpreter
Haitian court System
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
07.1991 - 10.1996
Interpreted court proceedings accurately and precisely from English to Creole, and vice versa.
Ensured accuracy of all translations by proofreading documents for errors or inconsistencies.
Coordinated with judicial staff regarding scheduling of interpreter services.
Developed glossaries to improve accuracy of translation services.
Observed courtroom etiquette while providing interpreting services.
Education
Associate of Arts - Information Technology
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY
Skills
Document Translation
Translation Verification
Fluent In English, Creole and French
Cultural Understanding And Conveyance
Proofreading Skills
Document Review
Live interpretations
Verbal and written communication
Client Services
Courtroom Procedures
Accurate Translation
Confidential Information Protection
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Creole Translator
Translating Group of Georgia
06.2016 - Current
Court Interpreter
Haitian court System
07.1991 - 10.1996
Associate of Arts - Information Technology
Dutchess Community College
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