Medical Interpreter Data Entry
Resume:
MARIA GUSTAFSON .
***********@***.***
Rockford, IL. 61108 USA
SUMMARY
• Certified Legal Translator, Professional Interpreter, Language Professor
• Complete knowledge of Comparative Law (Roman Law– American Legislation/ Anglo-Saxon Law UK – US Legislation/ Legislature)
• Expert Witness at the Courts and for plaintiffs. Medical environments.
• Native Spanish speaker (Argentina) / Native English speaker (US)
• Remarkable command of US & UK English structures
• Natural high-skilled translator (six languages)
• High computer-skilled/ Very fast typing/ 5,000 words/ day or more
• Legal & Medical training seminars
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Preschool – Middle & Elementary – Georgetown, Washington D.C. International Baccalaureate – Lincoln High School, Buenos Aires, AR. French translator - “Alliance Française” – Buenos Aires, AR Italian translator – Dante Alighieri Academy
Portuguese translator – University Language Center Swedish translator - Institut Nòrdic
Certified Translator - Catholic University (master’s degree) English Professor - University of Buenos Aires (Doctorate Degree) Simultaneous Interpreter (Post University degree)
Government Interpretation Institute “Dr. Emilio Stevanovich” Institute for Interpreting and Translation Studies, Stockholm University Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois
Several courses and practice on American Legislation Loyola University, San Diego, California
Several courses and practice on American Legislation Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
Several courses and practice on American Legislation University of Berkey, Kent, United Kingdom
The Anglo-Saxon Law & Common Law Rules & Regulations Bergen University, Germany (6-month scholarship)
CERTIFICATIONS:
IAPT, ATA, CTPCBS
EXPERIENCE 1994/ current:
Professional Translator and Interpreter for the Winnebago County Court Aurora Branch Court, Elgin Branch Court, Kane County Judicial Center, Boone County Court, Cook County (Chicago), Waukegan Court, and Woodstock Court, McHenry County among others. Rock Valley College TOEFL Instructor (Advanced ESL Course). Exclusive instructor at RVC for the Translators and Interpreters’ Course that I have written for training professionals in the field.
Certified Translations for the BCIS, and government institutions.
MEDICAL Interpretation at Rockford Memorial Hospital, Swedish American Hospital, Singer Hospital, Breast Cancer Center (SAH), Janet Wattles (Rockford & Belvidere), Northern Illinois Retina, Dialysis Center, and Valley Drive Co. among others.
Certified Translations for several law firms, including Reno, Zahn, Folgate, Lindberg & Powell and Mandel, Lipton & Stevenson (Attorney Richard Lipchitz), among others.
Spanish and ESL tutoring in Rockford and Belvidere. Spanish for educators, paramedics, nurses, ER’s staff, Early Childhood staff and specific training.
RVC – TOEFL Instructor. Spanish for EMTs staff, paramedics, and nurses. Translators & Interpreters Course, American Phonetics for foreign students.
Rockford Park District – Spanish classes at their premises.
Professional Translator and Interpreter at the Courts, Kane County Judicial Center, Juvenile Justice Center, Child Support Court, Aurora Branch Court, Elgin Branch Court, among others.
Referrals: Judge Allen Anderson, Judge Stephen Sullivan, Judge James Edwards, Judge Thomas Mueller, Judge Edmondson among others.
Elgin Mental Health Center, depositions in Geneva. Private trials. 1. Medical translations – Spain
2. Legal translations – Prague, Czech Republic
3. Literary Translations (Anthony Hallett- UK)
4. Translations – Oliver Routley (UK)
5. Technical Translations – ELETE Traducciones – Spain 6. Translations for: Birdcage Press / Goodheart-Willcox 7. Destiny Image, Inc.
8. TransPerfect Translations
9. “Skado”, Denver, Colorado
10. Verizon Wireless
11. The Dioceses of Rockford & the Chicago Chamber 12. International Translation, Division of Marton Enterprises, Inc 13. Josefina Cubero (Spain)
14. Casa Colorado (Melissa Burkhart) Translations, Denver CO. 15. Daniel Shamebo Translations (Asia)
16. Alpha Translations, Melbourne, FL.
17. Translations 2000
18. Global International Translations (Spain)
19. Solana Rosa Translations (Argentina)
20. James Hollander (Madrid, Spain)
21. WordWebWorld (Spain)
22. Alfredo Varela Translations, FL.
23. Language Services Associates (Telephonic Simultaneous Interpretation) 24. Ambar Hidalgo (Certified Translations)
25. Jessica Majestic (Transperfect)
26. Juan Earth (New Zealand)
27. Allison Hahn (Transperfect)
28. Alexander Monot (aegtranslations)
29. Christian Rothschild (Certified Translations)
30. Jose Espinoza *********@*****.***
31. Language Communications/ DT Interpreting/ Pittsburgh, PA 32. Benacair’s, Sydney, Australia
33. Steve Kaplan, Chicago, IL. USA
34. Attorney Luis Arri, NC, USA
35. Julie Martin (Spain)
36. James Chiodo (Minnesota, U.S) Orion Systems, Inc. 37. Global Net - US
38. Water Financial – Pamela Vogel
39. Maria Janum (Translation Agency)
40. Joaquin Ferrera, Washington DC (Translation Agency) 41. Alpha Int. Italy
42. Heidi Fleishcher (Translation Agency)
43. Rafael Morel (Telephonic Interpretation) Puerto Rico 44. Gerardo Solano (College Certificates)
45. DELATEXT – Spain
46. SL International
47. Your Chinese Partner – Thomas Tsui
48. Euro-Com (Europe)
49. Transcribe me – US
50. Localize-Legal- US
51. Silver Gate – US
52. Cultures Connections – US
53. Khadam Handman – US
54. Anthony Hallett - UK
55. Document Heroes LLC – US
56. Oliver Stanley – UK
57. IEB Evolution – Argentina
58. Go Global – Argentina
59. Emmanuel Lawanson TransPerfect and
60. Traduccioneslt.com – Spain (among others)
61. Administración ELETE (Spain)
62. Wowlocalise
63. Translations Smart
64. Dan Barus
65. Betaplan
DUTIES PERFORMED FOR 33 YEARS
Coordination and general oversight of all interpreter/translator training and recruitment programs. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the training programs.
Oversight and guidance of training programs, including project assignments, implementation of policies and procedures, interpreter/translator training, and continuing education.
Appropriate internal and external reports in a regular and timely manner
Establish and maintain a single point of contact for potential individual and organizational customers seeking training/ consultation services.
Create and maintain faculty rosters to meet customers’ demand.
Provide translation and training at external sites to meet customers’ needs.
Responsible for full implementation of language assessment including promotion, scheduling, proctoring, facilitating grading and compiling exam reports.
Make input into the development of strategic objectives.
Make input for the development of quality indicators (proofreading and editing.)
Develop training materials as needed.
Assist with interpretation scheduling and other management back up.
Develop training materials in the field of medical, legal, social service, education, and community interpreting.
Maintain translators, interpreters, and customers’ database.
Planning and organizing.
Professionalism, adaptability, and innovation.
COMPUTER SKILLS EXPERIENCE
• Microsoft Word 30 yrs.
• Microsoft Excel 30 yrs.
• Microsoft PowerPoint 30 yrs.
• SDL World Server tool 3 yrs.
• Advanced knowledge of HR policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of all federal, state, and local HR laws.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, 100% bilingual
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• 5-7 years of Human Resources experience in a multi-unit retail environment. SEMINARS & COURSES
Seminar on Common Law and Equity Courts Seminar on Technical terminology, Seminar on Accounting & Financial terminology, Seminar on petroleum wells & chemicals, Course on medical issues, Course on asbestos & lead poisoning, Course on Social Services & Consulting
OTHER JOBS
• Senior medical interpreter at “Language Resource Center”, Manassas VA.
• Senior medical interpreter at “Stops”, GA.
• Senior medical interpreter at “Stops”, FL.
• Senior legal and medical interpreter for the YWCA- Northern Illinois University
• Senior medical translator and interpreter for La Voz Latina
• Senior legal translator for the Northern Illinois University
• Senior medical and legal interpreter at Transperfect
• Senior medical and legal interpreter at Interpretation Fast360, Clearwater, FL
• Senior medical and legal interpreter at Illinois Language Services
• Senior medical and legal interpreter at Go T & T (Florida)
• Senior medical and legal interpreter at 1 Global
• Senior medical and legal interpreter at Atlas Translations
• Senior interpreter Fluents - US
STRENGHTS
• Native Spanish speaker (Argentina) / Native English (U.S.) speaker
· Outstanding command of Castilian Spanish & Latin American Spanish
· Deep knowledge of Theology, Philosophy, Technical &, Education
· Technical, Mechanical, Informatics, Hydraulics among others
· Botany, Zoology, Biology and Chemistry Training
· Remarkable command of US & UK English structures
· Natural high-skilled translator (six languages)
· High computer-skilled/ Very fast typing/ 5,000 words/ day or more
· TRADOS, Déjà vu, Word fast and Quark Express management
· Technical & Medical training seminars
ACHIEVEMENTS
Author of the course “Translators & Interpreters”, written in 2001 and currently being given at the Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL.
Author of the “Bilingual Legal Terminology Pocket Dictionary”, written in 2001 with more than 5,000 terms related with the different legal issues. Author of the book “Bilingual Legal Terminology” addressed to attorneys, paralegals, translators, and interpreters
Full translation of the book “Rediscovering the Kingdom” by Myles Munroe Full translation of the book “The Profit Zone”, written by * Adrian Slywotzky and David Morrison, with Bob Alderman. * A. Slyworzky is also the author of the famous book “Value Migration”.
ESL Instruction Coordinator for The Adult Literacy Council Children’s Books Translations & Power Point Presentations Full translation of the Book “When Heaven Invades Earth” by Bill Johnson Author of the “Bilingual Legal Terminology Dictionary” (English/ Swedish) Author of the “Bilingual Medical Terminology Dictionary” English/ Spanish) Legal and medical terminology courses 1-on-1 online Author of the book “The Holy Mother of God”
ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS
Executive bilingual assistant for Advanced Language Solutions & Associates since 1994 – IL. USA
Executive bilingual assistant for The National Bank of Boston (Buenos Aires, Argentina) 1986-1989
Executive bilingual assistant for American Express Argentina 1989- 1992 Executive bilingual assistant for Pepsi Co. (Buenos Aires, Argentina) –1992-1994 Tasks performed:
Switchboard, events, filing, typing, writing, faxing, scanning, working under pressure, working overtime, sending emails, managing transactions, banking, hotel reservations, flight reservations, follow-ups, translating, interpreting, escorting guests, dictation, shorthand, and data entry among others. These tasks have been performed in all jobs. TEACHING/ EDUCATIONAL SKILLS
March 2001/Current:
• ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE – Adult Education Center - Instructor for GED and TOEFL
(Advanced ESL Course).
• ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE – Continuing Education - Exclusive instructor at RVC for the Translators and Interpreters’ Course that I have written for training professionals in the field.
• ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE – Community Services - Spanish Instruction to Early Childhood educators and caretakes. Spanish Instruction to Ers and 911 staff
• MAPLE SCHOOL - Spanish instruction to children (1st thru 6th grades) during intercessions.
• ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE – Adult Education Center - ESL Instruction to students at their workplace.
• ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT Spanish Instruction to RPD personnel
• HARLEM HIGH SCHOOL - ESL teacher during the whole school year
• ANDERSON PACKAGING - ESL Instruction to students at their workplace.
• R & D BELVIDERE - ESL Instruction to students at their workplace.
• PACCAR PARTS – Spanish instruction to executive personnel
• LIFETOUCH PUBLISHING, INC. - Spanish instruction to executive personnel
• MAGNETIC INSPECTION LAB, INC. - ESL Instruction to students at their workplace.
• ADULT LITERACY COUNCIL - ESL Instruction Coordinator
• BIRDCAGE - Translations
• GOOWHEART- WILLCOX – Translations
• TRANSPERFECT – Linguistic Cooperation
• INTERTRAN, A DIVISION OF MARSON, CORP.
• DESTINY IMAGE, INC. - Linguistic Cooperation
• CLUBZ- IN-HOUSE TUTORINS SERVICES – Tutoring in Spanish & English
• WYANT TUTORING SERVICES - Tutoring Spanish and ESL
• VERIZON WIRELESS - Linguistic Cooperation
• SKADO - Linguistic Cooperation
• GLOBAL LT – Language Professor
• TLC – The Literacy Council (ESL Instruction Coordinator)
• ATLAS TRANSLATIONS – Interpreter
• PRAIRIE LAKE SCHOOL – Spanish Teaching
• KISHWAUKEE COLLEGE – ESL Instruction
• ST. PETER’S CATHEDRAL SCHOOL – Spanish Teaching
• LANGUAGE LINK – Linguistic Cooperation/ Interpretation
• U-EXAMS - Linguistic Cooperation/ Interpretation
• CBRA - Linguistic Cooperation/ Interpretation
• FAST 360 - Linguistic Cooperation/ Interpretation
• EUROCOM - Linguistic Cooperation/ translation
• GS TRANSLATIONS – London, Linguistic Cooperation/ Translation
• Kishwaukee College – ESL and GED Instruction
• Global LT – ESL Instruction
TESTIMONIALS
International Translation, Division of Marton Enterprises, Inc. wrote: I just looked at your translation and there are a few things I would like to say about it. 1- it is very neat, 2- it looks excellent, 3-You are unbelievable. It is truly a fine job and I am a bit surprised that you could do it so quickly. Internationaltranslation.org
Christopher Baber wrote:
I couldn’t be happier with the service I received from Mrs. Gustafson. The communication and professional way Mrs. Gustafson worked with me to achieve my needs was way beyond what I expected. She was very professional and completed my project much sooner that I had expected. I would have absolutely no problem in recommending her for any project you might have. Her price was very competitive, and the quality of her work was outstanding. I’m very happy to have done business with her and will do so again should I ever need translation services in the future. Thank you very much, you made something which I was sort of dreading dealing with a real pleasure. I really do appreciate it!
Dr. James Chiodo, from Orion Systems Inc, wrote:
“Maria, you are my new hero in the business world.”
Dan Barus
TranslationSmart, Inc.
“Maria has done a great job for us with both translation and interpretation support. She has always returned translation assignments in a timely fashion and has been on time for all interpretation assignments as well. We would use her again in either setting.”
TranslatorsBase.com ratings:
Rating :
She was extremely quick, and she made the process very simple. I look forward to referring her to other Argentina visa applicants.
Good to work with. Payment on time. Will work with her again. Maria was efficient, fast and reliable. Her expertise in the legal area came in really handy since she was translating a Power of Attorney. Was very amenable to me calling and explained her choices. Wonderful to work with. Will do so again in the future. Thanks, was an excellent and fast work.
Member of:
• The Huntley Chamber of Commerce, IL.
• ATA: American Translators Association
• American Translators' Bar Association
• Aurora Judicial Center, IL.
• Belvidere Courthouse, IL.
• Breast Cancer Center, Rockford, IL.
• Department of Foreign Affairs, USA
• DIOCESES OF ROCKFORD, IL
• Elgin Judicial Center, IL.
• Elgin Mental Health Center Interpreter
• Kane County Judicial Center, IL.
• Rockford Memorial Hospital Interpreter, IL
• Saint Charles’ Juvenile Justice Center, IL.
• Saint Anthony Medical Center, IL.
• Swedish American Hospital Interpreter, IL
• UN: United Nations Translators' Team Member, NY
Waukegan Courthouse, IL.
Winnebago County Courthouse, IL.
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