Rocio Jimenez received a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and minor in Linguistics from California State University, Long Beach from 2011 to 2015. She has worked as an independent contractor providing consecutive interpretation for medical evaluations and marriage assessments. Her previous work experience includes customer service at Edible Arrangements and sorting fruit at Sunwest Fruit Company. She has also volunteered as an interpreter at various community events. Her skills include interpreting medical, legal and business terminology in English, Spanish and Italian.
1. EDUCATION.
2011 - 2015
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
Minor in Linguistics
2007 - 2011
Parlier High School
High School Diploma
WORK EXPERIENCE.
January 2016 - Present
Independent Contractor
Disability Evaluation - Fresno, CA
Consecutively interpreted client’s description of ailments to doctor for their medical evaluation
in a disability insurance claim.
Marriage Assessment - Los Angeles, CA
Consecutively interpreted the interview questions made by the Immigration Services agent to
determine the validity of the clients’ marriage. Consecutively interpretted clients’ answers to the
agent’s questions.
February 2015 - February 2016
Edible Arrangements - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Customer Service Representative
Answered phone calls in a polite and friendly manner. Took phone orders and actively up sold
products. Checked inventory daily to ensure sufficient stock was available at all times. Made
arrangements and wrapped arrangements. Worked the register and followed all register
policies.
April 2014 and April 2015
NCLR/CSULB Center for Latino Community - Long Beach, CA
Volunteer Interpreter
Volunteered as an Interpreter for the Latino Equity Conference, an all-day event. Translated
complex medical terminology and information to non-English speaking community members.
Worked with professional medical interpreters to ensure accuracy. Listened carefully to
conversations and provided verbatim interpretation. Discussed interpretation requirements with
attendees to ensure error-free translation.
Summer (May - August) 2014 and 2015
Sunwest Fruit Company - Parlier, CA
Fruit Packer and Sorter
Graded and sorted products at rapid pace according to factors such as color, feel, appearance,
smell, and quality while meeting strict quotas. Performed various other duties as assigned by
supervisors, including equipment management, fruit labeling, and packaging. Cleaned
equipment and ensured work area was neat and tidy on a daily basis.
September 2010
Parlier Jr. High School - Parlier, CA
Volunteer Interpreter
Translated for parents and teachers of Parlier Jr. High School students during an Open House
event.
Excellent writing skills in English and Spanish.
Exceptional people skills, as proven by my
volunteer experience.
Work well under pressure and in high-stress
situations, as proven by work in factory
environment.
Excellent organization and time management.
Communicating with supervisors and team
members to ensure accuracy, safety and
effectiveness.
Thorough understanding of manuals,
procedures and blueprints.
Strong work ethic, as proven by my ability to
work long hours in a factory setting.
Can execute projects alone or with a team.
Able to follow instructions and meet quotas, as
proven by my experience in a factory.
SKILLS.
Practiced methods for learning medical, legal,
financial, and business terminology with official
glossaries.
Written and sight translation training of legal
and medical texts.
Simultaneous interpretation of UN speeches.
Creating glossaries of technical terminology.
Practiced methods in keeping an appropriate
pace while interpreting.
TRAINING.
English
Spanish
Italian
LANGUAGES.
13570 8th Street
Parlier, CA 93648
559 393 8655
jimenezrorocio@gmail.com
INTRODUCTION.
Interpreter
Rocio Jimenez