Vance W. Stacy
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Highly skilled Spanish English Interpreter specializing in medical and forensic interpretation, with expertise in Over-the-Phone (OPI) and Video Remote Interpretation (VRI). Raised in Latin America, fluent in both languages from infancy, with a deep understanding of regional dialects, cultures, and linguistic nuances. Holds an L4 Spanish Medical Interpreter Certification and a Professional Interpreter Certification from Kelly Services. Brings over two years of dedicated OPI/VRI interpretation experience, along with expertise in conference simultaneous interpretation, on-site forensic interpretation, and law enforcement debriefings. Adept at navigating high-pressure environments, ensuring precise, culturally competent communication in medical, legal, and governmental settings. Currently seeking remote Spanish OPI/VRI interpreter roles in medical settings, leveraging extensive experience, linguistic fluency, and cultural insight to provide accurate, professional, and empathetic interpretation services.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Kelly Services/LanguageLine Solutions
San Antonio, TX
10.2022 - 04.2025
- Provide accurate and culturally sensitive Spanish English interpretation for medical professionals, and patients in a remote setting via phone and video.
- Facilitate communication in high-stakes medical scenarios, ensuring clarity and adherence to medical terminology and patient confidentiality.
- Navigate complex conversations with professionalism and empathy, aiding in patient care and medical decision-making.
- Certified as an L4 Spanish Medical Interpreter through LanguageLine Solutions, demonstrating expertise in medical terminology and interpretation ethics.
Unaccompanied Children Caseworker & Interpreter
Culmen International
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Served as a Spanish interpreter and caseworker at an HHS emergency intake site, assisting unaccompanied minors from Central America.
- Conducted interviews and provided interpretation services, ensuring accurate communication between caseworkers and children.
- Applied cultural competency to support and advocate for children during intake and reunification processes.
Simultaneous Interpreter & Program Manager
Culmen International, LLC/U.S. Dept. of State
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Provided Spanish English simultaneous interpretation for international law enforcement training programs at the U.S. Dept. of State’s International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA).
- Ensured precise communication of complex technical concepts, facilitating effective knowledge transfer between U.S. and Latin American officials.
- Managed program logistics for Latin America-based projects, coordinating training schedules, resources, and cross-border collaboration.
- Interpreted during high-level diplomatic and interagency discussions, supporting international cooperation in law enforcement initiatives.
Forensic Interpreter
Institute for Defense Analysis (IDA)
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Provided complex simultaneous Spanish interpretation for high-priority debriefings of convicted high-value Colombian FARC defendants in federal custody.
- Ensured accuracy, confidentiality, and cultural nuance in sensitive forensic proceedings.
- Applied linguistic and analytical expertise to navigate intricate conversations, contributing to intelligence and judicial processes.
Supervisory Special Agent / Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC)
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
01.1983 - 01.2008
- Facilitated multilingual operations between U.S. and Latin American law enforcement agencies, acting as an interpreter in high-level negotiations, debriefings, and briefings.
- Conducted interviews, investigations, and intelligence debriefings involving Spanish-speaking subjects, ensuring accuracy in sensitive discussions.
- Led bilingual training programs for law enforcement officers in Peru, Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, delivering instruction without interpreters.
- Developed inter-agency cooperation initiatives, leveraging cross-cultural communication skills to enhance collaboration between foreign military and civilian agencies.
- Provided trauma-informed interpretation in crises, ensuring victims and witnesses were accurately understood in high-stakes investigations.
Education
Executive Leadership Institute - undefined
University of Virginia
01.2006
DEA Basic Agent Academy - undefined
01.1983
B.A. - Criminal Justice
Western Illinois University
01.1981
Top Graduate - Class 78-2
Tucson Police Academy
01.1978
Skills
- Bilingual Proficiency: Fluent in Spanish and English (4 on FSI scale), with expertise in OPI/VRI interpretation (2 years), conference interpretation (1 year), and forensic interpretation (1 year)
- Cultural Expertise: Extensive experience across Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean, with deep knowledge of regional accents, dialects, and cultural nuances
- Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Proven ability to bridge language gaps in high-pressure medical, and law enforcement environments
- Interpretation & Translation Experience: Strong background in forensic, and technical interpretation, including live training sessions, interviews, and classified discussions
- Management & Leadership: 16 years of supervisory and program management experience, overseeing multilingual teams and cross-border collaboration
- Crisis & Trauma Communication: Certified trauma/crisis counselor, adept at handling sensitive conversations with clarity and professionalism
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA)
- Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
- Association of Former Federal Narcotics Agents (AFFNA)
- National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE)
Timeline
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Kelly Services/LanguageLine Solutions
10.2022 - 04.2025
Unaccompanied Children Caseworker & Interpreter
Culmen International
05.2021 - 06.2021
Simultaneous Interpreter & Program Manager
Culmen International, LLC/U.S. Dept. of State
01.2013 - 12.2013
Forensic Interpreter
Institute for Defense Analysis (IDA)
08.2010 - 05.2011
Supervisory Special Agent / Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC)
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
01.1983 - 01.2008
Executive Leadership Institute - undefined
University of Virginia
DEA Basic Agent Academy - undefined
B.A. - Criminal Justice
Western Illinois University
Top Graduate - Class 78-2
Tucson Police Academy