Susana Meza
Lafayette,LA
Summary
I am a first generation Mexican American woman with experience in many fields of work. I can relate to many immigrant family issues, experiences and needs. I have an interest in helping and assisting other Spanish speaking individuals. I am fluent in Spanish and English.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Interpreter
Self
09.2020 - Current
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Enhanced communication between clients and non-English speakers by providing accurate translations in real-time conversations.
- Improved patient outcomes in healthcare settings by facilitating clear communication between medical professionals and non-English speaking patients.
- Used knowledge of accepted ethical guidelines to interpret confidential and sensitive information.
- Prepared for interpreting tasks by researching and gathering information about tasks beforehand.
- Enabled effective communication during crisis situations, remaining calm under pressure while delivering accurate verbal translations quickly and efficiently.
- Aided immigration processes for clients seeking citizenship status, interpreting interviews and assisting with document preparation when necessary.
- Enabled timely delivery of services to non-English speaking customers by translating written documents accurately and efficiently.
Education
Cheyenne East High School
Cheyenne, WY06.2026
Language Interpretation And Translation
Louisiana Court Interpreter Training Program
New Orleans, LA09.2020
Skills
- Fluent Bilingualism
- Professional ethics
- Client Confidentiality
- Interpersonal Communication
- Language Fluency
- Memory retention
- Intercultural Sensitivity
- Voice Modulation
- Attention to Detail
- Confidential Information Protection
- Information Interpretation
Service Fees
Minimum of two hours: $55.00 per hour.
Gas mileage: $1.75 per mile.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Interpreter
Self
09.2020 - Current
Cheyenne East High School
Language Interpretation And Translation
Louisiana Court Interpreter Training Program