YOLANDA CASTRO

New York Certified Spanish Court Interpreter / English-Spanish Translator

** ***** **** #**, *** York, NY 10044

T: 212-***-**** - Cl: 917-***-**** - email: ac0z2a@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly proficient in English and Spanish, able to convey, accurately and idiomatically, a message

from source to target language in the simultaneous and consecutive modes of interpretation, and sight translation

Experienced at translating different kinds of legal, medical, official and general documents, reports and certificates

Culturally aware, relates well to people of different background, with tact and respect

Extensive background working with the Spanish speaking community

SKILLS

Strong verbal communication skills Professional and ethical

Proficient interpreter and translator Self-motivated and a team player

CERTIFICATIONS

New York State Certified Spanish Court Interpreter, 2016, ranked 2nd.

Spanish Court Interpreter Professional Certification, New York University (NYU) 2012

English-Spanish Translation Studies Certificate, Adelphi University, NY 2010

EDUCATION

2000 Master of Arts: International Political Economy and Development Fordham University - N Y

Matteo Ricci Fellowship Recipient, intended for professionals active in international relations arena

1997 Bachelor of Arts: Major in Political Science, State University of New York

WORKING HISTORY

12/2016 - Present Freelance English<>Spanish Interpreter / Translator

03/2010 to 04/2016 Deputy-Protection Affairs Department / Consulate General of Mexico New York

Received, took care of requests for assistance and emergencies by members of our Spanish speaking community

Interpreted daily between Spanish speakers and attorneys, medical personnel, social workers and authorities

Translated medical, legal, and official documents and reports as needed back and forth between both languages

02/2008 to 03/2010 Head of Documentation Mobile Unit / Consulate General of Mexico New York

Responsible for the mobile unit issuing documents for Mexican nationals around the Tri States area

Interpreted for Spanish speakers with special circumstances, and the agencies, schools, medical personal and

others, to facilitate the process of issuing them a proper official identification document

Translated between both languages, as needed, certificates, reports and correspondence to facilitate the process

Interacted with the public, local media, organizers as well as with representatives of health, social and labor agencies

03/1992 to 09/2002 Press Officer Delegation of Mexico to the United Nations New York

Prepared information kits and made public presentations, in English and Spanish, for media, students and public

Managed the Webpage, in English and Spanish and prepared a daily press report from international media

Attended and reported on the Daily Press Briefing by the UN spokesperson and spoke with media

Revised, edited and distributed speeches/press releases, in English/Spanish, for journalists, interpreters and others

AFFILIATIONS

Member of ATA (American Translators Association)

Member of NAJIT (National Association for Judicial Interpreters and Translators)

Member of NYCT (New York Circle of Translators)

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