Alamogordo, NM
*************@*****.***
Tamara Puerto
Objective Obtain a position in which I can maximize my skills.
Education
Alamogordo High School 2000, High School Diploma
New Mexico State University 2008, Associate of Arts
New Mexico State University working on acquiring double BA in Spanish and Linguistics
Skills
More than ten years of experience in translating English/Spanish documents, advertising or information
Superb command in both English and Spanish grammar
Extensive knowledge of vocabulary in both languages
High level of fluency in Spanish as well as command of English
Ability to edit and review other translations
Excellent computer/word processing skills
High willingness and interest in research activities
Experience medical/dental receptionist
Working knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures
Maintain a working knowledge of medical/dental terminology exercised to record and interpret patients information
Proficient knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT codes
Bi-lingual communicator with excellent organization, time management, computer, and customer service skills
Typing at 60 wpm
Familiar with most office equipment, Microsoft Word, Excel, and many other word processing programs
Employment History
Administrative Assistant
March 2011-Present
New Mexico State University Community Education office
2400 N. Scenic Dr.
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Provide administrative support to Community Education Coordinator, general clerical, receptionist, and project based work, create and modify documents using Microsoft Office
Owner/ Reliable Spanish Translations
2010-present
Above address/home address
Offering written English to Spanish translation services of newsletters, advertising, multimedia, and edition, also include transcription.
Substitute Teacher
2010-present
Licensed substitute teacher form K-12 for New Mexico.
Administrative Assistant
Sept 2009-August 2010
New Mexico State University Community Education office
Provide administrative support to Community Education Coordinator, general clerical, receptionist, and project based work, create and modify documents using Microsoft Office
Receptionist/ Patient Records
Nov. 2006- July 2009
Ben Archer Health Center
2150 Hwy 54
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Prioritize and schedule appointments for both medical and dental, answer telephone, verify insurance, post daily charges and payments on Medical Manager computer system, organize and file medical charts, enter pertinent data on computer, ICD-9 coding, offer translation for Spanish speaking patients, between doctors, dentists, social worker and other office staff, written translation of documents for children medical services program called Families First
Sales Associate
Sept. 2002-Dec. 2003
JC Penney
3199 N. White Sands
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Cashier, assist customers, organize clothes racks and shelves
Receptionist/ Patient Records
March 2001- Aug 2001
Ben Archer Health Center
1501 E. 10th St.
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Prioritize and schedule appointments for both medical and dental, answer telephone, verify insurance, post daily charges and payments on Medical Manager computer system, organize and file medical charts, enter pertinent data on computer, ICD-9 coding, offer translation for Spanish speaking patients, between doctors, dentists, and other office staff, written translation of documents for patients.
International Reservation Specialist
March 2000-March 2001
RDS Enterprises/Go Global Travel
209 Canal
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Translating newsletters and other information from English to Spanish, banking in Mexico, booking airline tickets, negotiate and purchase group reservations internationally and domestic, plan tours.
Languages Bilingual: proficient in English and Spanish
References Available upon request.