MARIA DEL MAR IGLESIAS RAFFAY (MIRIAM)

*** *** ****** **** • Danville, Kentucky • 40422

Cell Phone: +1-859-***-**** ~ Fax: +1-859-***-****

www.madridiam.com zizady@r.postjobfree.com

Seeking the Position of Translator

A highly talented Translator with experience in translating documents and other materials from English to Spanish and vice versa; deep track record of reading materials and rewriting them in either English or Spanish, following established rules pertaining to factors such as word meanings, sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.

I would like to have a long term relationship with a company. My rates will depend on the amount of work that can be regularly provided and are open for discussion.

Summary of Qualifications

• Native of Madrid, Spain, living 18 years in the United States.

• Extremely high level of fluency in English as well as a native command of Spanish.

• Superb command of idiomatic Spanish and English language and grammar.

• More than six years of Translating Spanish/English documents.

• Intimate familiarity with both cultures.

• Extensive knowledge of vocabulary in both languages.

• Ability to edit and review other translations.

• Sound ability to translate medical documents.

• Good computer/word-processing skills (Word, Excel, Quickbooks).

• Capability to work with Trados software.

• Attention to detail with excellent work ethic.

• Great willingness and skills in research activities.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a team environment.

Professional Experience

Freelance Translator and Interpreter 2005 – Present

Ephraim McDowell RMC (Danville, KY) 2005 - Present

Accipio Language Services (Lexington, KY) 2006 – Present

In Every Language (Louisville, KY) 2011 – Present

Affordable Languages (Cincinnati, OH) 2011 - Present

Spanish Simultaneous Interpreter

Extensive research on pertinent subjects and vocabulary prior to conferences: Orthodontist Conference (2009), Alltech Symposiums (2009, 2010), Monroe Pallets Safety Course and Forklift Presentation (2010), Kentucky Domestic Violence Advocacy Conference (2011)

Spanish Medical Interpreter

• Interpreted from English into Spanish and vice versa using simultaneous and consecutive modes during medical procedures and other medical visits and situations.

• Made sight translations of documents for the benefit of the patient.

• Researched and understood medical terminology used in documents and procedures.

Spanish Translator

Central Baptist Hospital (Stroke Care Booklet; Guide to Patient and Visitor Services Booklet; Advance Directives Booklet; Consent Forms; Procedure Information Sheets; Pre-op and post-op instructions; Discharge instructions; Drug information sheets; Vaccine information sheets; Patients rights and responsibilities documents; Advance directives documents; Diets for different conditions; Hospital policies)

Ephraim MCDowell RMC (Hip and knee replacement booklets; HIPPA documents; Rights and responsibilities as a patient; Preadmission instructions; Preparing for surgery documents; Discharge instructions; Anesthesia instructions)

Saint Joseph Hospital (Patient Orientation for Home Healthcare Booklet; Personal Choices Booklet (advance directives); Procedure information documents)

Lexington Clinic (Pre-op and post-op instruction sheets)

Kentucky Domestic Violence Advocacy (Different forms and information sheets)

Lexington Fayette Urban County Government (Destination 2040 booklet)

Office of the Attorney General (Kentucky Living Will Packet)

Department for Workforce Investment, Education and Workforce Development Cabinet

(Kentucky Office for the Blind Consumer Handbook)

Cabinet for Health and Family Services (Legal Assistance Directory For Kentuckians Age 60 and Older)

Danville Montessori School, Danville, KY 1999 - 2007

Lower Elementary Teacher

Responsible, together with a co-teacher, for teaching children 6 to 9 years of age all subjects corresponding to grades first through third. Provided great insight and learning of colloquial terms and cultural norms that provide an excellent base for my translating projects.

Education and Professional Training

Bridging The Gap Course Certified (2011)

ATA Member (2007)

Certified Lower Elementary Montessori Teacher (2000)

Lambuth University, TN

Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude, Biology (1996)

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