Chris Palicka
James Christian Palicka 646-***-**** *****.*******@*****.***
Objective
Seeking full-time employment as an English-French translator.
Professional Experience
Certified Interpreter NYS Unified Court System 2015-present
Interpret French language in the NYS Court System.
Well versed with legal terminology and proceedings in English and French.
Proficient in simultaneous interpretation and consecutive interpretation.
Per diem position.
LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER DOUGLAS ELLIMAN 2013-PRESENT
Experience in residential sales and leasing, commercial sales, mortgages, and property/tenant management.
Over $10M in closed business, with a current book of business.
Interface directly with assigned clients, including managing appointment schedules and organizing a portfolio of information of properties viewed.
Responsible for sourcing and closing of all real estate transactions including filing all financial paperwork, board packages and rental contracts.
Produce a monthly newsletter for clients with in depth real estate analysis and trends.
Member of Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY).
WRITING TUTOR U OF ALBANY WRITING CENTER 2011-2012
Competitive, paid position available to English majors.
Trained to consult with any writer about any subject in any field.
Studied tutoring theories as well as copywriting techniques.
Worked with students at all levels including master’s and PhD candidates.
PARALEGAL INTERN KRAMER, DILLOF, LIVINGSTON AND MOORE 2011
Summer intern position at medical malpractice plaintiff’s firm.
Helped with administrative tasks and paperwork, as well as learned about the legal system.
Worked personally with senior partners.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF ALBANY (SUNY) BACHELOR OF ARTS 2012
Double Major: English and French
Phi Alpha Delta Pre-law Fraternity (Mock Trial Chair)
Varsity Track and Field
FORDHAM PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL 2007
All-American Track and Field
LYCÉE FRANÇAIS DE NEW YORK 1993-2003
Preschool thru 8th grade