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EILEEN WILLIAMS
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Eileen Williams

San Juan

Summary

Adept at consecutive interpretation and project management, enhanced communication and achieved a 20% sales increase at Sterling Merchandising, Inc. tenure at Ad Astra showcases ability to meet strict deadlines and employ cultural sensitivity, ensuring clarity and fairness in legal proceedings. Fluent in Spanish and English with no accent in either language, excel in interpreting complex medical and legal terminology.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Qualified OP Spanish Medical & Legal Interpreter

Ad Astra
05.2023 - Current

Handled over 30 consecutive interpreting call assignments per day with professionalism and attention to detail, meeting strict deadlines without compromising quality.

  • Offered interpretation services at immigration hearings, allowing clients to effectively communicate their concerns and needs to authorities.
  • Enhanced client understanding of complex legal concepts by providing accurate and concise interpretations during meetings and court hearings.Facilitated communication between law enforcement officers and non-English speaking individuals during interrogations, promoting fairness throughout process.
  • Assisted judges in maintaining order during proceedings by providing clear and consistent interpretation services for all parties involved.

Spanish Medical Interpreter

Language Services Associates
10.2022 - Current
  • Managed over 35 incoming calls per day as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications.
  • Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
  • Interpreted services to families during process of scheduling initial visit and coordination of ongoing treatment.

Spanish Interpreter

Transperfect
09.2021 - Current
  • Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
  • Maintained message content, tone and emotion as closely as possible.
  • Facilitated clear communication between healthcare providers and patients, bridging language barriers for optimal care delivery.
  • Developed a comprehensive glossary of industry-specific terms to improve translation accuracy and consistency across projects.

Medical Interpreter

GLOBO
05.2018 - 02.2022

Provide accurate interpretation (telephonically and video remote) of critical medical information in direct service to physicians and other health care providers who are treating patients unable to speak or understand english. Interpret over 40 patient/medical provider calls per day

  • Maintained strict confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA guidelines while handling sensitive medical information during the interpretation process.
  • Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.

Spanish Interpreter

United Language Group-Los Angeles | ULG
05.2017 - 06.2019
  • All call OPI (over the phone interpreting)including insurance, medical, and calls specialized in Social Security Administration and Court Disability hearings. Managed very high call volume with tact and professionalism. Managed by interpretation over 50 customer calls per day

Caregiver

Gloria Rice Lopez
03.2013 - 09.2016
  • Round the clock care for Stage 2 Alzheimer's patient. Administered medications, prepared meals with specific dietary needs, managed medical records, accompanied to doctor's appointments, entertained, groomed, payed monthly bills, shopping, made travel arrangements and planned social engagements.

Project Manager And Owner Of Three Establishments

Ben & Jerry's Cafe Galeria de PR
01.2009 - 02.2013
  • Customer service, purchasing, inventory ,payables, asset management, staff training , scheduling, SOP(standard operating procedures) design and implementation, Human Resources, public relations, marketing and printing. Collaborated in design and purchase of equipment for store #3, redesigned store#2 for more efficient use of space. Increased sales by 10%

CSI Interpreter

Language Line Services
12.2007 - 06.2009
  • Interpreted over the phone calls for customer service of several industries, legal, medical ,and various government agencies including law enforcement, 911, and Homeland Security.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts with a minor in Marketing

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL
05.1981

Associate of Arts - Concentration in Advertising Design

Fort Lauderdale Institute of Art
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.1980

Skills

  • Consecutive interpretation
  • Translation
  • Proofread and edit written materials
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Extremely organized
  • Creative writing
  • Medical and Legal terminology
  • Video remote services

Certification

Certificate of Completion - Getting Certified as a Court Interpreter/Written exam

Completed Online program(SCSI) for Interpreting in Immigration Court.

Additional Information

Volunteer Experience:

Collaborated backstage in numerous classical ballet productions and served on the Board of Directors of Amigos de Ballet Concierto, an entity responsible for fundraising for Puerto Rico's premier Ballet Company, BCPR

EILEEN WILLIAMS

  • C: (787)994-4518
  • EMAIL: eawilliamspr60@gmail.com
  • Recommendations available upon request

Timeline

Qualified OP Spanish Medical & Legal Interpreter

Ad Astra
05.2023 - Current

Spanish Medical Interpreter

Language Services Associates
10.2022 - Current

Spanish Interpreter

Transperfect
09.2021 - Current

Medical Interpreter

GLOBO
05.2018 - 02.2022

Spanish Interpreter

United Language Group-Los Angeles | ULG
05.2017 - 06.2019

Caregiver

Gloria Rice Lopez
03.2013 - 09.2016

Project Manager And Owner Of Three Establishments

Ben & Jerry's Cafe Galeria de PR
01.2009 - 02.2013

CSI Interpreter

Language Line Services
12.2007 - 06.2009

Certificate of Completion - Getting Certified as a Court Interpreter/Written exam

Completed Online program(SCSI) for Interpreting in Immigration Court.

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts with a minor in Marketing

Jacksonville University

Associate of Arts - Concentration in Advertising Design

Fort Lauderdale Institute of Art
Eileen Williams