Natalia A. Valencia
***** ****** ***** **., **********, MD 20871, cell 240-***-****, home
e-mail: abhloj@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
American University
Washington, DC
Major: Spanish Studies, GPA: 3.88
August
2008- 2010
Certificate in Spanish Translation
Montgomery College
Germantown, MD
Major: General Studies, GPA: 3.95
August 2005- 2008
Relevant Courses: Living in a Multicultural Society, Latin America:
History, Art & Literature, U.S - Latin American Relations, Southern
Cone Performance Activism, Spanish in the World, Introduction to
Spanish Translation, Advanced Translation, Sothern Cone Screen &
Stage, How News Media Shape History, Elementary Italian I & II,
Intermediate Italian, Latin American Relations Through Film, Southern
Cone Icons & Identities.
HONORS
. Hispanic Student Academic Award (Montgomery College)
. Dean's List (Montgomery College - American University )
. Phi Theta Kappa Society (Montgomery College - American University)
. Phi Beta Kappa Society (American University)
. Golden Key International Honour Society (American University)
WORK EXPERIENCE
08/10 - 12/10 GALA Hispanic Theatre, Washington, DC
Marketing and Education Intern
* Assisted in updating the patrons, donors and subscribers' databases.
* Promoted the theatre plays and events by going to different schools and
institutions.
* Helped in the translations of featured artists and staff biographies
and promotional flyers.
* Distributed the incoming and outgoing mail to the different
departments.
09/07- 07/08 Alicia Alarcon, Montgomery Village, MD
Childcare Aide
* Changed dippers. * Took kids to the
park and pool.
* Helped feed the kids their lunch. * Put kids to bed for their
naps.
06/06 - 05/07 Michaels, Gaithersburg, MD
Framer
* Assisted customers in coordinating frames and mats that will make their
art piece stand out.
* Provided a professional service in order to create a long lasting
relationship with current clients.
* Restored frames and help customers with their framing problems.
* Encouraged teamwork among coworkers by helping them when needed.
10/05-12/05 George Allan, Rockville, MD
Photographer Assistant
* Took pictures in events like Halloween, parties and Santa Clause.
* Improved the photographer's effectiveness by having camera and other
material ready to be utilized.
* Assisted customers with the packages selection that best fulfilled
their needs.
* Ensured that pictures looked good in the computer and retook them if
quality was not satisfying.
SKILLS
* Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign.
* Fluent in Spanish and some knowledge of Italian.
* Certified Bilingual Translator (Spanish-English-Spanish).