Lina Mediatrix Davis

Experience

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  Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff

  Jan 1991 - Oct 1999

  Human Resources/Project Development Officer III

  • Accomplished massive environmental awareness to people from different walks of life through news/feature writing of press releases for local newspapers; newscasting and regular program hosting of a local radio station and use of development music focused on environmental protection and sustainable development in Palawan, Philippines• Transcription and preparation of Minutes of PCSD Meetings has developed policy directions and implementation of R.A. 7611 (Strategic Environmental Plan for Palawan)• Active facilitation and interagency coordination with government agencies and the private sector has established and institutionalized Pista Y Ang Kageban (Feast of the Forest). It mobilizes 30,0000 to 50,000 people to plant trees in the denuded mountains of Puerto Princesa City annually• Mentoring and supervision by EU consultants has developed technical skills in Project Management Information System, administrative skills and writing of grant proposals Show less

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  Palawan Employment Services Office

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2010

  Chief, Manpower Development Officer

  • Transformed an ordinary department into a high performing office which received provincial and regional awards for 5 consecutive years• Managed a 17 person department responsible for the recruitment and placement of applicants in local and international jobs• Established a collaborative program and skills development training for “out of school youths” to work in Japan in company paid apprenticeship positions• Standardized the recruitment and hiring process of Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) for the summer job. Show less

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  Independent Contractor

  Jun 1999 - now

  English, Tagalog and Cuyonon Translation

  • Translation and editing of English to Tagalog flyer for marketing ads that enticed students to enroll in an internship program for a top citrus company in California.• Acted as volunteer consultant in the research and translation of English - Cuyonon dictionary written by a linguistics graduate student for her dissertation program from 2005 to 2007. • Commissioned by the Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa to translate the English and Tagalog Sambuhay for Cuyonon mass. The translation is done weekly and being used during the broadcasting of Cuyonon mass from 1999 up to the present that benefit around 200,000 people in Palawan. Show less

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  Prime Care Services Inc

  Dec 2012 - Feb 2014

  Client Account Officer

  • Popularized the programs and services of the organization into the community through outreach, cold calls and joining the local Chamber of Commerce• Prepared and delivered formal presentations at the Senior Centers, Rehabilitation Facilitation Centers and Nursing homes to reach the target patients of the agency• Secured company on "approved vendors list" for three major hospitals• Promoted to this position after six months

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  BayState Interpreters

  Mar 2014 - Oct 2014

  In Person Tagalog Interpreter

  • Highly skilled interpreter with native proficiency in Tagalog and Cuyonon and professional proficiency in the English language• Renders all messages clearly, accurately and completely from the healthcare providers to the patient and vice-versa• Conducts business with highest ethical standards and professionalism by treating the patient and healthcare providers with honesty, respect, impartiality and utmost confidentiality.• Well educated, well traveled and voracious reader who understands the nuances of cultural differences and potential conflict between healthcare providers and patient vis-a-vis religious practices and medical treatment. Show less

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  EMentorOnline.org

  Oct 2014 - Dec 2014

  Certified Online Language Instructor

  • Excellent interactive language instructor who transforms a zero based learner into a Tagalog speaker within a specific period of time. • Highly artistic and creative power point presentation that enhances the language learning experience of the language learner• Follows the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) standards in the learner's assessment of the progress and implementation of techniques and technology for language learning, usage, testing and evaluation.

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  Ad Astra, Inc.

  Nov 2014 - Nov 2014

  Online Tagalog Language Instructor

  • Provides excellent Tagalog online language instruction to a member of the US army using the GLOSS method in cooperation with Berlitz.• Ensures that the student does not only learn the lessons but assists in every possible way for him to pass the ILR exam• Allows flexibility in the conduct of lessons that benefits the target client more

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  Telelanguage

  Jul 2015 - now

  Tagalog Legal and Medical Interpreter; Tester
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  Family Advancement Ministries

  Feb 2016 - Jun 2018

  Volunteer Family Interviewer
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  Maya's Hope

  Feb 2016 - now

  Volunteer English-Tagalog Translator
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  AMN Healthcare

  Sept 2016 - now

  Tagalog Video Remote Interpreter
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  GLOBO

  Jan 2017 - now

  Tagalog Legal/Medical Interpreter; Tester
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  Diamond Personnel

  Nov 2020 - now

  Tagalog Legal/Medical Interpreter and Translator