Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Recognitions
Courses/Seminars
Certification
Lieutenant Degree by Merits
Languages
Interests
Timeline
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SOCORRO ALCANTARA ITURRIBARRIA

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Dedicated individual with over 20+ years of experience in translations, high-level executive leadership support and strong background in managing complex projects.

Proven track record of excellent time management, problem-solving skills and committed to excellence to contribute organizational growth.

Overview

51
51
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Free Lance Translator

TRADUCCIONES PROFESIONALES, S.A.
03.2010 - Current
  • Translate documents from English/Spanish/English
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and attention to detail.
  • Translate complex technical documents into easily understandable language for international clients.
  • Assist non-native English-speaking colleagues with document editing, improving overall team productivity and communication quality.
  • Collaborate with fellow translators to ensure consistency in language usage and style across all documents.

Bilingual Executive Assistant to D.O.

SOLVAY ANIMAL HEALTH, S.A.
04.1988 - 07.1998
  • Provide executive level administrative support to the Director of Operations serving as primary point of contact for all administrative duties.
  • Increased productivity by managing multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing assignments according to deadlines and importance.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Expedited customer service resolution times by addressing concerns in the native language of the client when necessary.
  • Enhanced communication between departments by providing efficient translation and interpretation services in English and Spanish.

Bilingual Executive Assistant to General Manager

WESTERN UNION FINANCIAL SERVICES
01.1992 - 11.1992
  • Supported the development of new business partnerships with international clients through proficient bilingual correspondence management.
  • Enhanced communication between departments by providing efficient translation and interpretation services English-Spanish.
  • Supervised and monitored call center agents to ensure high level of performance, quality and compliance providing feedback as needed.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Provided and executed training for Spanish speaking agents in areas involving best practices for customer service, communication, and efficiency.

Executive Assistant to Bank Director

BANJERCITO-Mexican Armed Forces Bank
11.1980 - 12.1983
  • Executed administrative leadership support for Bank Director for all aspects related to translations, internal correspondence and banking operations, as well as with different external government authorities.
  • Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Bank.
  • Promoted to the following positions


1)Sub Chief of Collections Department

2)Sub Chief of Administration Department

3)Chief of Savings and Checking Department

Administrative Assistant and Translator

Mexican Secretariat of National Defense-SEDENA
08.1977 - 09.1980
  • Provide confidential and high priority support to the Personal Secretary to the Mexican Secretary of Defense.
  • Drafted, translated and proofread official correspondence ensuring high level of accuracy, timeliness and confidentiality.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Optimized calendar management for government executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Provided clerical support for high level meetings, including minute taking, agenda preparation and briefings for government officials and executives.

Bilingual Assistant to General Manager and General Comptroller

PASTA CLUTCH, S.A.
01.1974 - 06.1977
  • Contributed to company growth by using bilingual abilities to connect with potential clients in new markets or industries.
  • Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations
  • Increased customer service success rates by quickly resolving issues.

Education

Diploma - Translator

International School of Foreign Languages
Mexico City
08.1979

Diploma - Bilingual Administrative Assistant

Institute of Administration And Accounting Studies
Mexico City
08.1973

Skills

  • FLUENT IN ENGLISH
  • Document translation
  • Fluent bilingualism
  • Editing skills
  • Technical document translation
  • Business correspondence management
  • SPANISH NATIVE
  • Excellent communication
  • Interpretation skills
  • Active listening
  • Analytical thinking
  • Outstanding Customer service
  • Transcription services

Recognitions

  • Promoted to First Lieutenant by merits
  • Diploma for outstanding performance at Administration Department

Courses/Seminars

  • Diploma: Impact of use of Credit Cards in Mexico
  • Diploma: Data processing for final users
  • Diploma: Organization of Methods for Bank customers (Retired Armed Forces Personnel)

Certification

Bilingual Administrative Assistant

Lieutenant Degree by Merits

When worked for the Mexican Army, serving in the Private/Personal Dispatch of the Secretary of Defense, I was promoted to First Lieutenant due to the high efficiency and abilities demonstrated to perform all assigned duties, with top level of accuracy and punctuality resolving all issued with strict confidentiality as required by any particular role involved.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Enjoy participating in playing Tennis for overall physical and mental well-being
  • I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
  • Crafting and DIY Projects

Timeline

Free Lance Translator

TRADUCCIONES PROFESIONALES, S.A.
03.2010 - Current

Bilingual Executive Assistant to General Manager

WESTERN UNION FINANCIAL SERVICES
01.1992 - 11.1992

Bilingual Executive Assistant to D.O.

SOLVAY ANIMAL HEALTH, S.A.
04.1988 - 07.1998

Executive Assistant to Bank Director

BANJERCITO-Mexican Armed Forces Bank
11.1980 - 12.1983

Administrative Assistant and Translator

Mexican Secretariat of National Defense-SEDENA
08.1977 - 09.1980

Bilingual Assistant to General Manager and General Comptroller

PASTA CLUTCH, S.A.
01.1974 - 06.1977

Bilingual Administrative Assistant

Diploma - Translator

International School of Foreign Languages

Diploma - Bilingual Administrative Assistant

Institute of Administration And Accounting Studies
SOCORRO ALCANTARA ITURRIBARRIA