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Bilingual Translator Experience Overview

The translator seeks to use their language skills to help Spanish speaking communities access important information and services. They have over 5 years of experience as a head cashier at Barnes and Noble communicating in English and Spanish with customers. The translator has also volunteered for several organizations such as IUPUI, NAMI, and Catholic Charities to produce Spanish translations of important documents covering topics like education programs, mental health services, and immigration processes. They earned a BA in Spanish from IUPUI with a certificate in translation and were on the Dean's list all four years of study.

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Bilingual Translator Experience Overview

The translator seeks to use their language skills to help Spanish speaking communities access important information and services. They have over 5 years of experience as a head cashier at Barnes and Noble communicating in English and Spanish with customers. The translator has also volunteered for several organizations such as IUPUI, NAMI, and Catholic Charities to produce Spanish translations of important documents covering topics like education programs, mental health services, and immigration processes. They earned a BA in Spanish from IUPUI with a certificate in translation and were on the Dean's list all four years of study.

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Translator

Spanish >> English


English >> Spanish

OBJECTIVE
Through my translation work I hope to be able to open doors for my community and
provide help for those who do not have the language to reach out for themselves.

EXPERIENCE
July 2013 - Present
Barnes and Noble

Head Cashier
> Communicate daily with customers in English and Spanish
> Assist managers and booksellers when helping Spanish speakers
> Stay up to date on the latest literature to perform to the best of my ability
April 2015
Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis (IUPUI)

Volunteer translator
> Collaborated with a group of translators to produce a translation (EN>SP)
for IUPUIs Program for Intensive English
> Translation included a course overview, schedule, and tuition costs
June 2015
Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis (IUPUI)

Study Abroad Program


> Spent roughly two weeks living in the Dominican Republic with study
group
> Learned history and culture of the nation, while experiencing Spanish
immersion
April 2014
National Alliance for Mental Illness of Indiana (NAMI)

Volunteer Translator
> Collaborated with other translators to produce a translation (EN>SP)
> Translation included intake paperwork for new clients as well as a
brochure outlining who NAMI is, their mission, and what services are
offered
December 2013
Catholic Charities

Volunteer Translator
> Completed group translation (EN>SP) for Catholic Charities Immigration
Services
> Translation included a brief history of Catholic Charities, program
overview for immigration division, and contact information, along with a
guide filling out the government issued N-400 form

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ORGANIZATIONS
> March 2015 Present
Midwest Associate of Translators and Interpreters
> March 2015 - Present
American Literary Translators Association

EDUCATION
September 2012 December 2015
Indianapolis University-Purdue University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana

Spanish B.A.
> World Languages and Cultures Certificate of Translation
> Deans List all four years

REFERENCES
References are available upon request .

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