Solstice Welling
Biddeford
Summary
Seasoned Portuguese Translator & Interpreter known for unmatched productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess deep expertise in simultaneous interpretation, written translation, and cultural localization, ensuring seamless communication across language barriers. Excels at time management, adaptability, and active listening, skills crucial for success in fast-paced, diverse environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Portuguese Translator & Interpreter
House of Languages
Portland
05.2024 - Current
- Resolved discrepancies between source texts and target texts through consultation with subject matter experts.
- Participated in team discussions regarding best practices for Portuguese translation and interpretation.
- Used electronic listening system to listen to speakers' statements, determine meanings and prepare translations.
- Performed quality assurance checks on all translated material prior to submission to client or publication.
- Identified and resolved conflicts in translation or interpretation of words or concepts.
- Provided simultaneous interpretation for conferences and meetings between Portuguese and English speakers.
- Proofread, edited and revised translated documents.
- Assisted non-native speakers in understanding complex concepts by providing clear explanations in their native language.
- Sat in on meetings to provide members with oral translations of conversations and information.
Portuguese and Spanish ed tech
Portland Public Schools
Portland
10.2023 - 08.2024
- I worked full-time as a Portuguese and Spanish ed tech for Portland public schools. This included providing in person interpretation in the classroom, translating learning materials, and interpreting for parent teacher conferences.
- Participated in professional development activities such as workshops, seminars and webinars related to Portuguese language interpreting services
Portuguese Interpreter
Breakwater School
Portland
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Adjusted translations to students' cognitive level and collaborated with other educational team members as necessary.
- Identified and resolved conflicts in translation or interpretation of words or concepts.
Research Assistant
Brigham Young University
01.2023 - 09.2023
- I worked as a research assistant for Prof Rex Nielson in the Portuguese department at BYU researching the cultural impact drought has had on Northeastern Brazil for the 2022 school year
Research Assistant
Brigham Young University
08.2022 - 08.2023
- I worked as a research assistant with the BYU library and BYU's Family, Home, and Social Sciences to upload faculty articles to Scholar's Archive and make them more accessible to the public for the 2022 school year
AmeriCorps Crew Leader
Mile High Youth Corps
Portland
01.2021 - 08.2021
- I then returned to serve a three hundred-and-fifty-hour AmeriCorps term as a crew leader for a gender-diverse trail crew with Mile High Youth Corps in the Summer of 2021
AmeriCorps Corps Member
Mile High Youth Corps
Colorado
06.2020 - 08.2021
- I served a three hundred-hour AmeriCorps term as a corps member for Mile High Youth Corps in Colorado, working as a trail technician and a water bar engineer from June-August 2020
Associate Producer
BYU Radio
01.2020 - 01.2021
- I worked as an associate producer on The Lisa Show at BYU Radio for all of 2021, producing more than fifty segments
Missionary
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Ceará
06.2018 - 12.2019
- I served a full-time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from June 2018- December 2019 in Ceará, Brazil
Education
BSA - Portuguese
Brigham Young University
08.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Interpersonal Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Cross-cultural communication
- Portuguese Fluency
- Translation accuracy
- Simultaneous interpretation
- Cultural sensitivity
- Quality assurance
- Document proofreading
- Team collaboration
- Language proficiency
- Meeting interpretation
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Note-taking techniques
Certification
Portuguese Certificate (ACTFL)
Awards
- Outstanding Portuguese Major Award (2023)
- FLAS Scholarship (2021-2022)
Publications
- Https://morethanmuses.byu.edu/
- Https://soliwelling.wixsite.com/portfolio
Community Service
Assistant Crew Leader, Americorps, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 05/01/20, 08/31/21, Recognized potential problems before they escalated into major incidents. Utilized effective communication techniques to ensure successful collaboration between crew members and supervisors. Created detailed reports summarizing progress on various projects or initiatives. Prioritized tasks efficiently to maximize productivity in a fast-paced work environment.
References
- Sheila Jepson, Principal of Portland High School, 874-8100, jepsos@portlandschools.org
- Rex Nielson, Spanish and Portuguese, (801) 422-2176, rex_nielson@byu.edu
- Quinn Galbraith, Sociology, Family Sciences, Social Work, and Psychology, Senior Librarian, (801)422-4482, quinn_galbraith@byu.edu
- Emily Holmes, Interim Program Coordinator: Land Conservation | Mile High Youth Corps, 719-630-7421 | Ext. 403, emilyh@mhyc.net
- Anna-Lisa Halling, Associate Professor, (801) 422-1759, anna-lisa_halling@byu.edu
- Lisa Clark, Prime Time Radio Host and Producer, (801)764-0317, lisa.clark@byu.edu
Languages
- Portuguese, Bilingual, BYU
- Spanish, Intermediate, BYU
Purpose
To obtain a rewarding position that allows me to grow, learn new skills, and help others.
Timeline
Portuguese Translator & Interpreter
House of Languages
05.2024 - Current
Portuguese Interpreter
Breakwater School
01.2024 - 06.2024
Portuguese and Spanish ed tech
Portland Public Schools
10.2023 - 08.2024
Research Assistant
Brigham Young University
01.2023 - 09.2023
Research Assistant
Brigham Young University
08.2022 - 08.2023
AmeriCorps Crew Leader
Mile High Youth Corps
01.2021 - 08.2021
AmeriCorps Corps Member
Mile High Youth Corps
06.2020 - 08.2021
Associate Producer
BYU Radio
01.2020 - 01.2021
Missionary
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
06.2018 - 12.2019
BSA - Portuguese
Brigham Young University