Spanish Translator

Contact

*********@*****.*** 757-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/ana-trigueros-merritt

Translation-Interpretation

Quality Control

Office Applications

Logistics

Data Analysis

Linguist

Languages

French - ILR4 (Native or Bilingual)

English - ILR4 (Native or Bilingual)

Spanish- ILR4+ (Native or Bilingual)

Experience

Ana Trigueros-Merritt

Spanish Linguist. Bilingual Public Health

Investigator

Summary

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position that will enable me to use my deep knowledge of English, Spanish, and French languages, my strong organizational and communications skills, my educational and professional background, and my ability to work harmoniously in an international environment.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate of Multilingual Proficiency: Spanish ILR4+, English ILR4, French ILR4

• Knowledgeable about Microsoft Office Applications and CAT Tools

• Excellent skills in communication

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Learn quickly and interpret information accurately

• Capable of effectively communicating at various levels with individuals and groups

• Enthusiastic, resourceful, dependable, and enjoys challenges Virginia Department of Health, Virginia

Spanish Linguist. Office of Epidemiology

June 2021 - present

VDH is committed to improving the accessibility of public health information to all residents. The Spanish writer/translator supports these efforts by providing Spanish versions of guidance documents, web content, and other media for public distribution.

● Bilingual, bicultural professional, with the ability to interpret, translate, and trans-create documents, press releases, and website materials ● Review translation information on the Virginia Department of Health website for cultural and linguistic accuracy and clear meaning for the targeted segment of the population ● Work with VDH subject matter experts (SMEs) to understand technical content so that information can be accurately conveyed in media interviews ● Give interviews to the press in Spanish or English ● Provide outreach assistance to Health Equity Work Group, the Joint Information Center, and the VDH Office of Health Equity for Latinx communities ● Service as the primary point of contact for all Latinx media and outreach partnerships ● Proofreads, edits, and revises translated materials following accepted professional translation procedures ● Checks original texts or confers with authors to ensure that translations retain the content, meaning, and feeling of the original material ● Acts as mentor for other translators by planning, developing and participating in departmental training

Bilingual Public Health Investigator. Spanish Linguist June 2020 to June 2021

•Interviewing & Data Collection. Calls newly diagnosed cases and collects data. Communicates in a professional and empathic manner, assuring them of the confidentiality of the information collected and explaining how the information will be utilized. Collects and records information into a statewide database and assures the accuracy of data.

•Health Education. Provides cases with approved information. Alerts Epidemiologists if the case is associated with other high-risk settings that require additional public health investigation or intervention. Following established procedures, provide the ill individual with resources available for further information or support as needed.

•Data Entry & Maintenance. Utilizes established database(s) to identify newly diagnosed patients. Inputs data collected into the database and assures the database is kept up to date. Provides data from Case Investigation to Epidemiologists and/or Health Educators as necessary. Generates reports

•Spanish Linguist. Interview, Interpreter, and Translates documents English > Spanish>English The Language Group Virginia Beach, Virginia

Implementation & QA Manager. Talent Acquisition Recruiter. Linguist January 2017 to April 2020

The QA Officer coordinates directly with the Director and Manager of Operations to ensure our services are delivered to the highest standards, meet clients’ expectations, and are always in compliance with our client’s policies.

Responsible for planning, designing, implementing, data control and analysis, monthly reports, and managing Quality Control and Quality Assurance processes and procedures. Talent Acquisition Recruiter

• Responsible for the hiring process from sourcing to offer acceptance, creating jobs posting, reviewing resumes, and negotiating rates. Coordinate and process all independent contractor activations, reactivations, deactivations and renewals through applicable systems.

• Proactive identification of talent using multiple techniques and sources

• Provide timely communication and feedback to supervisor

•Maintain accurate and legible information in the applicant tracking system. Administer, review, and maintain all contracts, contract renewals, contract terminations, and related documentation of independent contractors.

• Data control and data analysis

Interpreter Coordinator. Interpreter January 2017 - March 2017 Day & Zimmermann Norfolk, Virginia

Linguist. Project Manager Assistant. Logistic Specialist March 2015 - January 2017

•Document translation English > Spanish/French >English for the Condenser division – OCONUS Projects

• Participation in the daily meetings to provide interpretation or translation to the Project Manager

• Responsible to locate and provide tools, equipment, or supplies needed from foreign suppliers and vendors

•Responsible for communication for more than 80 employees between foreign customers and subcontractors to ensure that the plan of the day is fulfilled

•Responsible for the 80 + employees to get medical care, accommodation, rental cars, and any other logistic in a foreign country

•Responsible for preparing/translating projects, specific reports, procedures, and submittals under the direct supervision of the project manager

•Administration duties: timesheets, expenses reports, security clearance documentation, and other clerical duties

•Cultural liaison to serve as a bridge between the expatriates and the host-country nationals to better understand values and norms in the community

Ferrovial Agroman US Corp. Suffolk, Virginia

Linguist and Cultural Liaison

September 2013 - January 2015

•Spanish & English document translation

•Spanish & English teacher for a bi-national company instructing professionals with diverse language skill levels in both languages to better communicate within their business organization

•Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans

•Cultural liaison to serve as a bridge between the expatriates and the host-country nationals to better understand values and norms in the community

•Freelance teaching on a one-to-one basis and small groups NV AHEC Norfolk, Virginia

Spanish Interpreter. Freelance

November 2012 - 2014

• Languages services for hospitals, Health and Human Services agencies, and education settings Norfolk Public Schools Norfolk, Virginia

SOL Intervention Teacher

February 2010 - June 2013

Special Education Paraprofessional

November 2011 - June 2012

Spanish Linguist. Freelance

September 2011 - 2016

• Spanish-English Interpreter at Norfolk Public Schools: Parents-Teacher conference, IEP meetings Holy Trinity Catholic School Norfolk, Virginia

Spanish Teacher

September 2004 - September 2009

New Global Translations New York

Spanish & French phone interpreter - OPI

May 2004 - September 2005

• Languages services for hospitals, Health and Human Services agencies, and other general services International School of Stuttgart, Germany

Teacher Assistant & Library Assistant

September 2001 – June 2003

TMS GmbH Stuttgart Area, Germany

Administration Specialist & Customer Service Representative March 2000 - September 2001

Antena 3 TV Madrid, Spain

Financial and Transportation Specialist

August 1995 – October 1997

Education

• Master in Translation. Euroinnova Business School, Universidad de Nebrija, Madrid. Graduation October 2022

• Certification Professional Interpreter Program. Virginia Institute of Interpreting, Virgina (2020)

• Experto en Español como segunda lengua (University Expert in Spanish as a Second Language) Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia, Madrid, Spain (2012)

• Interpreter Certification in Health and Community Settings. Northern Virginia Area Health and Education Center (AHEC) - (2010)

• French Studies. Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain - 92 Credits French Studies -Philology- (1992 - 1995)

• Diplôme d'Etudes Françaises (French Studies). University of Pau and du Pays d’Adour. Pau, France 1992

• Degree in Business and Tourism Administration. Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain (1986- 1990) Languages

ALTA English Listening & Speaking ILR4

ALTA French Listening & Speaking ILR4

ALTA Spanish Listening & Speaking ILR4 +

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