Sierra Tackwell
Summary
A motivated, energetic individual with strengths in training, counseling, and team management. Excellent interpersonal skills in a variety of working environments, including translation and interpretation, public service and multimedia journalism.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Newspaper Columnist
Télé-Louisiane
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted interviews and wrote articles in French and English.
- Collaborated with editors to refine column ideas and improve the overall composition for optimal reader engagement.
- Built strong relationships with sources, ensuring access to exclusive information and insights.
- Incorporated reader feedback into column development, fostering a strong sense of connection between writer and audience that fostered continued engagement and loyalty.
Paralegal Attorney Assistant
Heritage Law Office
07.2024 - Current
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track cases.
- Increased firm’s efficiency by implementing a digital archival system for easy retrieval of case files and records.
- Monitored the progress of cases throughout their lifecycle, keeping clients informed about updates or changes as needed.
- Improved accuracy in document management through meticulous proofreading and editing of legal documents.
Spanish Medical Interpreter
White County Health Department
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Developed educational materials in Spanish to help non-English speaking patients better understand their diagnoses and treatment options.
- Maintained strict confidentiality by following HIPAA guidelines.
- Facilitated effective communication between healthcare providers and patients, ensuring proper diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Collaborated closely with nursing staff to provide essential information about patient conditions, ensuring proper care delivery.
Center Service Professional
H&R Block
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted in training new employees, sharing knowledge of best practices and company procedures
- Provided comprehensive support to clients during the entire service process, from initial inquiry to final resolution
- Completion of H&R Block Academy Income Tax Education training
- Scheduled appointments for clients with tax professionals
Spanish Translator and Editor
Harding University College Of Education
05.2021 - 05.2024
- Maintained cultural relevance in translated materials by conducting thorough research on regional language nuances.
- Provided training to new translators on best practices, university guidelines, and advanced translation techniques for improved efficiency and productivity.
- Developed and maintained a logbook of technical terms.
- Monitored the progress of translation projects and reported issues to the appropriate personnel.
Center Service Professional
H&R Block
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Responsibilities previously stated
Foreign Language Correspondent
Truth For Today World Mission School
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Translated and interpreted Spanish, English, and French
- Maintained email and phone correspondence
- Organized quantitative data
- Packed over 3,000 boxes of devotionals to be shipped off to various Latin American countries
Education
Bachelor of Arts - French And Spanish
Harding University
Searcy, AR05.2024
Skills
- ACTFL official certification of written fluency in French and Spanish
- ACTFL official certification of oral fluency in French and Spanish
- Global Seal of Biliteracy French Working Fluency and Spanish Functional Fluency
- Certificate of Arkansas Notary Exam
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
Publications
- Feux Follets literary review, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2024. "Je suis bien dans ta peau"
- Feux Follets literary review, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2023. "Étés chez mon arrière-grand-mère (première partie)" and "Étés chez mon arrière-grand-mère (deuxième partie)"
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Freelance Newspaper Columnist
Télé-Louisiane
01.2025 - Current
Spanish Medical Interpreter
White County Health Department
01.2025 - 06.2025
Paralegal Attorney Assistant
Heritage Law Office
07.2024 - Current
Center Service Professional
H&R Block
02.2024 - 05.2024
Center Service Professional
H&R Block
02.2023 - 05.2023
Foreign Language Correspondent
Truth For Today World Mission School
02.2022 - 08.2022
Spanish Translator and Editor
Harding University College Of Education
05.2021 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - French And Spanish
Harding University
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