George (Jorge) Anthony Alcalde

503-***-**** *** Cervantes Circle

E-mail: ad4ec3@r.postjobfree.com Lake Oswego, OR 97035

OBJECTIVE: Looking for part-time and/or remote Spanish interpretation and/or translation.

Experienced in medical, vocational, and Spanish conversation.

EDUCATION:

Master of Arts in Industrial Psychology 12/85–12/91

California State University, Los Angeles

The concentration of Studies–Ergonomics/Human Factors, Medical Aspects of Disability, & Organizational

Bachelor of Science in Psychology 9/78-12/83

The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

HEREDITATES

Spanish Medical Interpreter Training Program (120 hrs.) Sept 2012 - 12/2012 (completed program)

LANGUAGES: Fluently speak, read, and write in Spanish

EXPERIENCE:

Remote Translator 2020–Present

Blazer Industries, Inc.

Aumsville, OR

At-home translation of materials concerning year-round Human Resource information for the Hispanic workforce.

Author 2013–Present HOME

219 Cervantes Circle

Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Author. Write in genres for science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

Regional Ergonomic Coordinator 03/2013–05/31/2013

Kaiser Permanente Northwest (KPNW)

Portland, OR Employee Health Department

Responsible for providing comprehensive ergonomics to all 73 Kaiser facilities within the Northwest region with the goal of reduction of reducing workplace-related injuries. Conducted ergonomic evaluations at all site facilities. Used computer and software, Word, Excell, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Frequent use of telephones/mobile. An obvious job requiring strong communication skills, both written and verbal. My career included using Spanish with limited English/monolingual speakers. Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.

Ergonomic Specialist - Occupational Medicine Department National Security Technologies 1/2006–1/2012 Contractor for U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) North Las Vegas, NV 89030

Member of the Occupational Medicine Department for the provision of ergonomic services. Provided access status to all company medical files for conducting ergonomic office/industrial assessments for proactive prevention of injuries, alleviation of work-related symptoms, and job accommodations. Performed initial and ongoing clinical assessment via telephone calls to client (injured employee), employer, physician, and attorney as showed; evaluation of client's situation will include psychosocial needs, cultural implications, and support systems in place. Used computer and software, Word, Excell, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Frequent use of telephones/mobile. An obvious job requiring strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.

Bilingual Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Whittall Management Group, Ltd 2/2001–10/2005

Olympia, WA 98501 (Company went out of business)

Provided Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling services through the WA Workers Compensation System's aegis under the State of Washington, Department of Labor & Industries. Conducted medical case management through ongoing employee medical file information review via microfiche. Used computer and software, Word, Excell, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Frequent use of telephones/mobile. Consulted and translated on behalf of the client during doctor visits for worker's compensation/vocational rehabilitation issues. The job required strong communication skills in English and Spanish, both written and verbal. Understanding cultural diversity is needed. Maintains a professional demeanor at all times.

West Hills Hospital & Medical Center/Boeing Company 4/2000-10/2000

West Hills, CA 91309

Disability Case Manager

As Disability Case Disability Manager worked within Occupational Medicine. Had access to all company medical file information as needed during the performance of duties. Performed initial and ongoing clinical assessment via telephone calls to the client (injured worker), employer, physician, and attorney as required. In charge of operation and administration of Boeing Temporary Work Assignment program (TWA) based on employee temporary work restrictions, evaluated retention of employees through job accommodation. Used computer and software, Word, Excell, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Frequent use of telephones. A highly visible position requiring strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.

Rehabilitation Specialist Loma Linda University & Medical Center 9/97- 3/2000 Loma Linda, CA 92354 Department of Risk Management

As a Rehabilitation Specialist for Risk Management Department, I accessed employee medical file information as needed during the performance of duties. In charge of operating and administrating the company's Temporary Work Assignment program (TWA) based on employee temporary work restrictions while working in tandem with claims examiners for independent workers' compensation provider organization. Provided ergonomic services via hazard evaluations and recommendations. Used computer and software, Word, Excell, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Frequent use of telephones. An obvious job requiring strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.

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