EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND RATES: Multi-lingual. Fluent in all versions of Spanish with ability to interpret and translate complex, multifaceted and sophisticated dialogue related to legal, medical and corporate working environments. Legal Knowledge. Experienced with trials, depositions, mediations, medical appointments, workmen’s comp, immigration, and translating patents, government documents, and documents for both civil and criminal cases. I have also done paralegal work for an immigration consultant. Cultural Awareness. Lived in many Latin American countries; family in diplomatic service. Studied in Spain. Near-native Spanish speaker. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE The Internal Revenue Service 2007-Present Patent translation for Minkab Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. 2008-2010 The Department of Homeland Security, Customs, and Border Patrol 2007 The Army Corps of Engineers 2007 The Hidalgo, Starr and Cameron (Texas) County Courthouses 1988-2010 Interpretation & translation for many law firms in Texas and California. 1988-Present United States Department of Justice 2010 United States Drug Enforcement Agency 2012-Present Interpretation, translation and assistant for an Immigration Consultant 2010-2012 Interpretation at Oxnard Workman’s Compensation Appeals Board 2008-2015 Interpretation at Santa Barbara and Ventura Superior Courts 2012-2015 Interpretation for Santa Barbara County School Board and District 2008-Present Full-time staff Interpreter at Santa Barbara Superior Court Monterey Institute of International Studies. Masters Degree Candidate (2010) (in process) EDUCATION The University of Chicago. Certificate in Translation Studies (2007) Monterey Institute of International Studies. CA Court Interpreter Prep Course (2000) University of California at Los Angeles. Bachelor of Arts Degree, in Spanish (1986) Study abroad, University of Seville, Spain (Spring Term 1986) RATES: Translation; 15 (non-technical docs) to 20 cents per word (technical legal docs). Transcription; $35 per minute (higher rates apply for poor quality recording). Interpreting: $70 per hour