Alan JOHNSON
Tomares
Summary
Passionate Interpreter offering superior language experience to bridge communication gaps for better understanding and productivity. Employs empathetic, mindful approach to avoid potential conflicts caused by lack of cultural knowledge. Operates well in both online and in-person scenarios, facilitating conversations despite scheduling issues or geographical limitations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telephone Interpreter
Clearvoice
Remote
04.2019 - Current
- Skilled at working independently.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Providing interpreting services for a charity working with asylum seekers and refugees, tailoring services to clients from Latin America and Francophone Africa.
- Maintaining professional standards by ensuring veracity and accuracy with exact translation of spoken turns between both parties.
- Observing client confidentiality and data protection legislation
Freelance interpreter
1 Global Translators
Seville And Surrounding Area
10.2023 - Current
- Conducting assignments on an ad hoc basis for various Spain-based clients
- Offering interpreting services at ceremonies such as academic conferences and weddings
- Utilising active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Interpreting remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Preparing a glossary of common terms and conducting subject-specific research in advance of each assignment.
Freelance Remote Interpreter
Transléxico
Remote
04.2022 - Current
- Utilised active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Communicated with clients to understand interpreting needs and provide best service possible.
- Used knowledge of accepted ethical guidelines to interpret confidential and sensitive information.
Foreign Language trainer
Grupo Studium
11.2019 - Current
- Delivering courses both online and face to face to employees of Sevilla FC
- Using technology (Microsoft Teams, Google Jamboard, etc) to ensure effective classes and access to materials before and after sessions.
Project Manager
Babel's Blessing Language School
Remote
04.2019 - 09.2023
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for social enterprise (language school funding ESOL education for refugees)
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments (regularly reporting to directors and trustees).
- Coordinated with diverse, international cross-functional teams (teachers, board of directors) to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Community Interpreting Trainer
Workers' Educational Association
London And Online
11.2016 - 07.2022
- English and Community Interpreting tutor
- Teaching learners on vocational state-funded courses online (via Zoom and Canvas VLE)
- Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process: setting and reviewing SMART targets, differentiating activities in order to cater for different needs (including the use of digital tools), fulfilling and compiling all necessary paperwork to chart learner journey
- Preparing learners for City and Guilds Levels 1 & 2 Community Interpreting qualifications, ensuring teaching excellence and full compliance with course objectives, preparing portfolios, presentations, internal and external verification, etc.
MTPE Proofreader/editor
MoboReader
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Conducted post-editing of machine-translated romantic novels, meticulously reviewing and refining the text to eliminate translation errors, infusing literary elegance, and adding a human touch
- Successfully managed project deadlines and consistently met pre-established workload agreements while enhancing the quality of translated content.
Education
Master of Arts - Traducción E Interculturalidad (Translation)
Universidad De Sevilla
Seville, Spain07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - European Languages, Culture And Society
Goldsmiths College
London07.2009
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Spanish Fluency
- Consecutive Translation
- Microsoft Office
- Accuracy Verification
- Democratic Political Processes
- Oral and Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Teacher Education
Certification
ENGLISH-SPANISH, SPANISH-ENGLISH
INTERPRETER AND TRANSLATOR
Native English speaker (British national) and bilingual
Spanish speaker (C1 certificate) Masters in Translation
from University of Seville (GPA 9
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Freelance interpreter
1 Global Translators
10.2023 - Current
Freelance Remote Interpreter
Transléxico
04.2022 - Current
Foreign Language trainer
Grupo Studium
11.2019 - Current
MTPE Proofreader/editor
MoboReader
11.2019 - 01.2021
Telephone Interpreter
Clearvoice
04.2019 - Current
Project Manager
Babel's Blessing Language School
04.2019 - 09.2023
Community Interpreting Trainer
Workers' Educational Association
11.2016 - 07.2022
Master of Arts - Traducción E Interculturalidad (Translation)
Universidad De Sevilla
Bachelor of Arts - European Languages, Culture And Society
Goldsmiths College