Katrina Sánchez
Yardley, Pa. 19067
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My objective is to secure a full time position that requires a disciplined, self-motivated individual who constantly builds upon existing skills and education. I am that candidate. I am highly educated and experienced in both oral and written bilingual communication. I have over 15 years experience in professional managerial positions. I possess highly developed interpersonal skills and am fluent in various different Spanish and English dialects. As I was a non-traditional University student my potential employer gets the benefit of both my years of work experience combined with a current, highly desired, quality education.
Work experience:
2-2012 to present Lingual Institute (In house Translator)
10-2011 to present Interpreters Unlimited (Judicial/Medical Interpretation)
9-2010 to present Unlimited Language Services (Judicial/Medical Interpretation)
8-2009 to present Geneva Worldwide Inc. (Judicial/Medical Interpretation)
9-2009 to 8-2011 Translations Plus (Judicial/Medical Interpretation)
9-2010 to present Avante Language Services (Judicial/Medical Interpretation)
9-2010 to present Global Arena (Spanish Teacher/Judicial/ Medical Interpretation)
Job title and descriptions: Interpreter/Translator Spanish/English
Consecutive and simultaneous interpretation of all judicial proceedings, all testimony, client/attorney consultations and depositions, sight translation of admissible court documents involving Worker’s Compensation. Consecutive, simultaneous, and sight interpretation/translation of all judicial proceedings, testimony, and documents used in Unemployment Compensation Appeals hearings as well as for appeals hearings for DPW. Oral interpretation of all communications between patient and doctor for purposes of determining eligibility for SSD payments as well as the same for IME’s admitted into evidence in cases of WC. Oral interpretation of SSD interviews between claimants and SSD officials. I also do oral interpretation of all communications during depositions for cases of personal injury, worker’s compensation, auto accidents, and wrongful death lawsuits for the previously listed clients as well as for private attorneys. The written translations that I do are all for Lingual Institute where I work as an in-house Spanish translator as well as taking oral interpretation assignments for our legal and medical clients.
1-2008 to 8-2009 J & J Staffing Resources
Job title and description: Interpreter/Translator Spanish/English
Oral interpretations during business meetings, employer/employee conflicts, sight interpretation and written translation of company literature and policies.
8-2003 to 5-2007 Full time UG Student
8-2007 to 5-2010 Graduate Student
3-2005 to 4-2007 Latino Leadership Alliance of Bucks County
Job title and description: ESL Instructor
Student registration and orientation, creation of syllabi,
student instruction in reading, writing, and speaking English, presentation of educational programs, marketing, and budget to executive board.
5-2000 to 8-2003 New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Group
Job title and description: Bilingual Personal Lines Representative
Customer assistance in policy implementation, provision of quotes, recording of policy changes, preparation and binding of new business transactions, oral Spanish interpretation of all communication among policy holders, underwriting, and claims departments.
4-1995 to 5-2000 Macy's East
Job title and description
Merchandising Manager, Department Sales Manager
Total daily operations of various store departments, hire, train, and supervise staff of 25-30 associates, prepare and present executive management with sales projections, teamed with head buyers and vendors in product selection, placement, and presentation.
Education
8-2003 to 5-2005 Bucks County Community College Liberal Arts 4.0
8-2005 to 5-2007 La Salle University B.A. Spanish 3.897
6-2007 to 5-2010 La Salle University M.A. Bilingual/Bicultural Studies 3.8
Academic Accomplishments:
Academic scholarship recipient from Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Induction into Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society
Induction into Sigma Delta Pi National Hispanic Honor Society
Elected officer of OLAS Organization of Latin American Students
Symposium presentation on acculturation/assimilation of immigrants
Graduated Magna Cumme Laude as both an Undergraduate and Graduate student