Skala Pikes
Unit # ****
Jacksonville, Fl 32224
Cellular: 904-***-****
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position utilizing my experience and contribute to a growing
organization.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Freelance Interpreter and Translator
Followed ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.
Identified and resolved conflicts related to the meanings of words,
concepts, practices, or behaviors.
Translated messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified
languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content,
context, and style as much as possible.
Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.
Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they
are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions.
Read written materials such as legal documents, and interpreted material
into specified languages.
Refer to reference materials such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias,
and computerized terminology banks as needed to ensure translation
accuracy.
Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including
technical terms such as those for legal or medical material.
Adapt translations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating
with educational team members as necessary.
Listen to speakers' statements in order to determine meanings and to
prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary
Planned and provided educational, cultural, and social programs for
refugees
Fluent in English, German, Kurdish, Arabic, and Farsi- Dari
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Account manager at Estee Lauder companies from: 03/04/2013 - present
Employer at Navy Exchange May port in Jacksonville, Florida from:
09.14.2009 - 03/01/2013
Teachers Aid at Holy Rosary Catholic School, April, 2008- July 2009.
Frankfurt International Airport, Frankfurt Germany
Customs Translator, 01/1996 - 08/2007
German Federal Office for Recognition of Foreign Refugees, Frankfurt,
Germany
Social Worker/Interpreter, 07/1993 - 08/2007
EDUCATION
Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
Linguistic Studies, 1985
REFERENCES
Available upon request