YELMI ALVA
Riverside,CA
Summary
Accomplished Spanish interpreter specializing in tailored interpretation services within healthcare and educational environments. Proven track record of facilitating effective communication, significantly enhancing patient care and educational experiences for Spanish-speaking individuals. Committed to fostering cross-cultural connections and eliminating language barriers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Interpreter: Freelance
Various companies
Inland Empire, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Interpreted Spanish in diverse settings, including medical, mental health, legal, and educational.
- Provided assistance and clarity to Spanish-speaking test takers and students in customized testing and educational environments.
- Communicated effectively across cultures in written and verbal formats.
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) compliant and bound by a Spoken Language Interpreter Code of Professional Conduct and NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics.
Spanish Interpreter: Freelance
Various companies
Seattle, WA
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Spanish Interpreter and Translator professional: Over-the-Phone, On-Site and Document.
- Leveraged cultural knowledge and industry experience alongside native linguistic fluency to ensure accurate and contextually appropriate interpretation and translation.
- Navigated diverse industries including healthcare, government, technical, education, and business to provide tailored interpretation services.
- Provided interpretation services for organizations across King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties, facilitating effective communication in critical settings.
- Companies such as: Universal Language Service, Inc., The Language Connection, LLC, uExamS, The Auburn School District and Yohana International Interpreter Services.
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Pima Medical Institute
Seattle, WA01-2012
Associate of Arts - Commercial And Advertising Art
CIBERTEC
Peru01-2001
Graphic Design /Massachusetts College of Art - Fine Arts 2D/Painting
The Art Institute of Seattle, WA
Seattle, WASkills
- Language interpretation
- Simultaneous interpreting
- Consecutive interpretation
- Simultaneous translating
- Medical terminology
- Legal terminology
- Language assessment
- Confidentiality standards
- Code of conduct
- Intercultural competency
- Detail-oriented approach
- Analytical thinking
- Client engagement
- Team collaboration
- foreign language education
- Note-taking
Timeline
Spanish Interpreter: Freelance
Various companies
01.2018 - Current
Spanish Interpreter: Freelance
Various companies
01.2015 - 12.2017
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Pima Medical Institute
Associate of Arts - Commercial And Advertising Art
CIBERTEC
Graphic Design /Massachusetts College of Art - Fine Arts 2D/Painting
The Art Institute of Seattle, WA