1. SONIANN OLIVER
Phone: (787) 397-4444 / Email: soniann27@aol.com
Objective: Seeking to provide translation, editing, and proofreading services from English into Spanish and Spanish into
English on a freelance or permanent basis.
Education:
NYU School of Professional Studies, New York, NY Ongoing
Certificate in General Translation, Current Grade: A
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Ponce, PR 2012
Medical Billing and Coding
Georgetown University, Washington, DC 2008
Translation Techniques for Romance Languages
Casa Italiana Language School, Washington, DC 2008
Intermediate Italian
International Language Institute, Washington, DC 2007
Portuguese Basic 1
Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, VA 2006 – 2007
Coursework in Travel and Tourism Industry, Cruises, and Customer Service
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 2000 – 2001
First Year Residency Training in Pediatrics
Ponce School of Medicine, Ponce, PR 1996 – 2000
Medical Doctorate
Loyola University, Rome, Italy 1993
Coursework in Italian Language, Art, and Philosophy
Loyola University, New Orleans, LA 1991 – 1996
BS Degree in Biology with Minor in Chemistry
Professional Experience:
Ponce School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Ponce, PR Oct 2012 – Oct 2014
Tissue Procurement Specialist: PR BioBank, U54 PSM-Moffitt Cancer Center Partnership
o Contributed to the strategic management and implementation of biobanking and research activities
o Liaised between PSM, MCC, the medical community, hospital staff, and biobanking participants at Saint Luke’s
Episcopal Hospital in Ponce and HIMA San Pablo Hospital in Caguas, among other clinical sites
o Oversaw the processes of obtaining informed consent and questionnaire administration and completion
o Ensured proper acquisition, handling, transfer, storage, processing, distribution, and shipping of tissues for QA/QC
and research purposes
o Obtained and documented linked pathological data of diagnostic importance
o Established and maintained laboratory filing systems and multiple tissue collection and distribution e-databases
o Trained and supervised laboratory employees, student volunteers, and hematology/oncology fellows
o Generated and revised biobanking Standard Operating Procedures in English
o Maintained inventory levels and ensured the timely processing of supply and equipment orders
World Resources Institute, Washington, DC Jul 2008 – Mar 2012
Program Coordinator II: EMBARQ, The WRI Center for Sustainable Transport
Operations Management, Strategy, and Coordination:
o Responsible for providing programmatic support to EMBARQ’s global network
o Acted as Latin America – Mexico, Brazil, Andean region – and India desk office support for the network
o Liaised with internal and international staff to problem solve and generate solutions to systemic issues
o Created and implemented organizational management systems to ensure completion of program and institutional
outcomes
o Developed and maintained a comprehensive network staff list
o Reviewed and approved semimonthly timesheets for program staff
o Arranged travel requirements for select staff – authorizations, visas, advances, reservations, expense reports
o Translated materials in English and Spanish
o Attended and participated in program and institutional staff meetings
o Helped define program’s strategy within the context of the institution’s mission and goals
o Assisted in arranging international staff retreats and in the planning and execution of events, such as the annual
Transforming Transportation conference
o Collaborated with HR in program recruitment processes
Financial Planning:
o Helped oversee finances for projects in Mexico, Brazil, the Andean region, and India

2. o Managed international sub-grants, multiple consultant contracts, and facilitated smooth payment processes
o Created a comprehensive sub-grant guide to keep record of disbursements, institutional and funder
reporting requirements, and outstanding compliance issues
o Obtained information necessary to finalize and process contracts
o Worked with Grants Management to negotiate contract language and amendments
o Collaborated on the development of a contracts e-database
o Assisted in managing Latin America and India project budgets
o Liaised with Accounting to implement most current budgetary procedures
o Conducted monthly and quarterly analyses of performance against budget and forecast to fulfill contract
requirements
o Prepared and submitted quarterly financial reports to funders
Center for International Policy, Central America Program, Washington, DC Feb 2008 – Jul 2008
Program Assistant/Executive Assistant to the President
o Provided general program assistance to the Central America team by monitoring Latin America’s news,
maintaining the program’s Blue Democracy website, and supervising interns
o Translated, edited, and proofread program reports, news, and other material in English and Spanish
o Shared program updates during CIP’s weekly staff meetings
o Arranged logistics for meetings, events, and business travel
o Drafted material, managed agenda, and maintained contacts database for CIP President
o Collaborated with Accounting in processing accounts data, internal auditing, and preparing for external audits
o Worked with Fundraising to research foundations online, maintain donor lists, and send out mailings
o Acted as liaison between CIP and Avoided Deforestation Partners, a CIP sponsored organization
Patri, Inc., A Brazilian Government Relations Company, Washington, DC Nov 2006 – Feb 2008
Administrative Officer
o Responsible for news media and government affairs monitoring
o Assisted in coordinating educational outreach programs and other activities
o Managed administrative operations including payroll, bill pay, and online tax payments
o Translated company documents in Portuguese and Spanish into English
Pullman and Ariza Pediatrics, Washington, DC Jan 2006 – Sep 2006
Office Manager
o Managed a pediatric office with 4 providers and 8 employees
o Trained and supervised employees and provided the highest level of customer service and problem resolution
o Monitored financial transactions and maintained accurate financial records
o Processed payroll and distributed staff checks semimonthly
o Ensured adequate office and medical supply levels were maintained
The ASPIRA Association, Washington, DC Jul 2005 – Oct 2005
Research Assistant
o Worked with a team on a research project involving workforce diversity in the health professions
o Researched, edited, and reported information regarding the promotion of the varied health professions to
minority and disadvantaged students in the education pipeline
o Worked on developing a reference and image database and created a bibliography using EndNote 9
Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration, Washington, DC Apr 2004 – May 2005
Communications Assistant
o Researched and distributed newsworthy information to HQ staff, 12 regional offices, and media and community
distribution lists
o Translated, edited, and proofread press releases in English and Spanish
o Assisted in developing and maintaining press and community databases and mass mailing lists
o Maintained website content in English and Spanish
o Acted in close liaison with Intergovernmental Affairs to promote the social and economic empowerment of
Puerto Ricans and Hispanics across the U.S.
o Collaborated in the planning and execution of events
Skills:
Languages: Native Speaker of Spanish; Near-native English speaker; Novice in Italian and Portuguese
Computer Skills: MS Office Suite for Mac and Windows; website maintenance; Moffitt Biospecimen Management System;
Central Desktop; Deltek Costpoint; Cognos Contributor; Customer Relationship Management software; QuickBooks
References: Available upon request