Deborah Saldaña.

Experience

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  Dr. Oscar Saldaña

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1995

  Medical Transcription for Independent Family and Child Psychiatrist

  Supplemental Medical Transcription and Translation for my father. Great exercise in studying medical terminology, and understanding the tools used in clinical assessments in mental health, symptoms and diagnosis. Great informal education.

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  Self - Employed

  Jan 1990 - now

  Certified Legal & Nationally Certified Medical Interpreter

  Independent Legal and Medical Interpreter for primarily Phoenix Language Services, Inc., in Philadelphia, PA, and various local agencies.English > Spanish (excellent spoken & written)Spanish > English (excellent spoken & written)French > English (excellent spoken & written)English > French (intermediate spoken & written)

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  Settelment Music School

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1994

  Dance Teacher

  Dance teacher, movement and ballet to children ages 4-8 years old.

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  Inlingua network

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1994

  Teacher & Project Manager for Translation & Interpreting

  Spanish Teacher for Small groups or individuals using inlingua method (emphasis on speaking before writing), born in Switzerland headquaters: http://www.inlingua.com/services/principles.aspBusiness & Court Interpreter Cultural Immersion and Relocation Trainer (Spain, South America & Return to US)Staff TranslatorProject Manager (1992-1994) for the Translation and Interpreting DepartmentSpanish Class Clients included: Merck, Saint Gobain, Unisys, GlaxoSmithKline, Wyeth, International Departments in Various Banks (Americas), The FBI, and private students. My most memorable experience with inlingua (now Global Arena in Philadelphia) was participating in a pilot program, teaching intensive basic, legal and criminal Spanish to the FBI, at their head quaters in Philadelphia for 2 years. Eye opening experience. Show less

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  Philadelphia University

  Sept 1993 - May 2001

  Adjunct Foreign Language Professor

  Adjunct Foreign Language Professor in Spanish and FrenchCoordinator for the Language and Cultural Center, inclusive of maintaining foreign language software, tutoring and supervision of independent study students.Administered foreign language proficiency and placement exams.

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  Phoenix Language Services, Inc.

  Jun 2001 - now

  I have worked for Phoenix in various capacities over the years, adapting to mine and their needs, always a (Freelance) Legal and Medical Interpreter since 1994, in house full time from 2001 - 2013 as Director pf Interpreter Development & Training, and back to freelance status, with trainer status as needed to the present. The trainer status for “Bridging the Gap" was shared with the umbrella organization, the Cross Cultural Healthcare Program, while we maintained the licensing agreement. I conducted ongoing Medical Interpreter Training from 2001 to 2013.I was a Licensed trainer for Phoenix Language Services, Inc.- CCHCP, the Cross Cultural Health Care Program, for the 40 Hour "Bridging the Gap" Training for Professional Health Care Interpreters. Training started at 40 hours, and went up to 60 during my tenure. See website for more information and upcoming trainings: www.xculture.orgPhoenix has since created its own 80-100 hour CMIT, Core Medical interpreter training. Go to:www.ncihc.orgClick on the training tab in the menu for information on upcoming/ongoing trainings. Show less Recruit, Interview, Train, Test, Mentor and oversee continuing education and quality control in accordance with US national standards and certifications for all medical and legal interpreters for this company. Also, provide in-service/orientations for health care facilities that use our services, on how to work with an interpreter, the differences between a good and bad interpreter and how to tell, the law and consequences with regard to providing interpreter services. Consultant for health care facilities wishing to implement interpreter services. Phoenix is one of the primary vendors of Interpreter Services to various area hospital facilities and courts in the Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey area. Show less

  • Independent Contractor: Bridging the Gap Trainer & Interpreter

    Jun 1994 - now

  • Director of Interpreter Development & Training

    Jun 2001 - Dec 2013
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  Cross Cultural Health Care Program

  Oct 2001 - Dec 2014

  Tier Two Licensed Trainer for Medical Interpreter in the PA, NJ, DE & MD

  Certified Trainer for CCHCP, for the 40 Hour "Bridging the Gap" Training for Professional Health Care Interpreters. Trains to National Standards and Certification. See website for more information.

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  Zumba Fitness LLC

  Feb 2012 - now

  Zumba Land & Aquatic Fitness Instructor (Registered ZIN)

  Licensed Zumba Instructor: ZIN (Zumba Instructor Network) #407520My second "moonlighting job." Join the Zumba Fitness Party!Currently a land & Aquatic Group Fitness Instructor at:- The JCC Kaiserman (Jewish Community Center) in Wynnewood, PA.- The Healthplex, Springfield PA- Fairmount Athletic Center, King of Prussia., PA- Viva Community Fitness, headquaters in Cherry Hill, NJ, working at Thorndale, PA location.Frequently I am a Zumba sub at:- Medina Kenpo Karate Studio, Springfield, PA.- Conshohocken Health & Fitness, Conshohocken, PA. 4.27.2013 Licensed to teach AquaZumba, so join the party in the pool!July 2014: Barre Fitness Training Show less

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  Self Employed, Freelance Group Fitness Instructor

  Nov 2012 - now

  Aerobics, Barre Fitness, Core & More, Cardio Interval, and Senior Workout Instructor

  Certifications include SCW Land and Aquatic group Fitness. CPR. Trained and teach Land & Aqua zumba, aquatic group fitness, cardio dance and barre fitness.

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  Language Services Associates

  Nov 2013 - now

  Interpreting Expert

  Experienced interpreting consultant, in the Client Quality Assurance Department. Work closely with lead CQA analysts and coordinators in a synchronized effort to maintain and upgrade quality assurance standards. Assist in resolving complaints, review feedback and protocol with interpreters, evaluate interpreters’ performance at various levels, assist with tiered language assessments, conduct language assessments as needed in Spanish, and improve the resources, screening, evaluation and qualification process for incoming interpreters and interpreters in the network, in the US and overseas.LSA is continuously accepting qualified Linguists in all language pairs. To join LSA’s network, Linguists must possess native fluency in both English and a foreign language. The ability to provide superior customer service support is a must. Linguists are able to negotiate competitive fees for services based on their experience, professional credentials and market factors, such as demand for their language competencies. If you are a freelance professional Linguist or a bilingual Interpreter, and you would like to provide interpreting services over the telephone, on location or via video remote, please submit your resume to my e-mail below, and I will pass it on to a sourcing specialist.LSA is one of the largest and fastest-growing language services providers in the world. The company offers a full range of language translation services and language interpretation services, including Translation and Localization, Video Remote Interpreting, INTERPRETALK® Interpreting by Telephone, Face-to-Face Interpreting, American Sign Language, Language Assessments and Intercultural Consulting. With over 150 employees and a network of more than 5,000 Independently Contracted global Linguists, LSA fulfills the multicultural communication needs of more than 2,000 clients worldwide, in over 200 languages, across every industry segment. Please forward resumes to: dsaldana@lsaweb.com Show less

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  NICHC, National Institute for Coordinated Healthcare

  Jul 2015 - now

  Professional Medical Interpreter Trainer

  Co-trainer for various Professional Medical Interpreter Trainings:60 Hour Core Community Interpreter Training,Advanced Medical interpreter Workshops/Modules8 Hour Advanced Medical Interpreter Code of Ethics

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  GLOBO

  Apr 2021 - Oct 2024

  Professional Spanish Interpreter

  Freelance Spanish interpreter that was recruited to work with FEMA for the COVID 19 Vaccine clinics held from April-June 2021. Continue to work in multi-organizational projects such as Disaster Relief and Community educational outreach for the City of Philadelphia. Medical, Legal, Community, Face to face consecutive, simultaneous and virtual platforms.

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  Avante Language Svc

  May 2021 - now

  Professional Spanish Interpreter

  Freelance Spanish interpreter working in a variety of settings