Daniel Melman

Provided accurate and context-driven written English-to-Spanish translations of various media/communications copy such as website text content, workbook guides, and other informational material. Ensured translations maintained the original meaning and tone for the target audience.

Administered language proficiency assessments for internal and external clients, including assessing client interpreters, new hire interpreter candidates and current interpreter staff. Conducted internal interpreter monitoring to ensure that each interpreter provides quality interpretation consistent with established competencies.

Provided Spanish-to-English translation support for Marketing operations on flyers, emails, banners, memos, advertisements, educational program material and other mortgage lending/real estate related documents. Ensured all translated materials were culturally appropriate and accurate for the target audience.

Interpreted over-the-phone conversations between Limited English-speaking Persons (LEP) from diverse regional backgrounds and representatives from industries such as Healthcare, Insurance, Financial and Social Services. Rendered multi-cultural concepts and meanings while adhering to strict interpretation protocols, maintaining proper pronunciation, enunciation and polite expressions.

Drafted creative and engaging content for 70-1000 word projects such as commercial audio/animation scripts for auto dealerships and industrial technology services. Developed press releases for radio stations, auto services, and media streaming providers, and web content/blogs for technology/software-related applications.

Provided translation/editorial/quality control support on subtitles and audio transcription for an international documentary film, as well as ongoing interviews and press releases. Ensured cultural accuracy and authenticity of local cultural jargon while preserving its clarity and appeal to a wider, English-speaking audience.

Conducted daily, one-on-one financial coaching sessions with clients, creating detailed financial action plans in both English and Spanish. Helped a substantial number of Spanish-speaking families become more financially-literate and understand credit/lending principles.

Gathered confidential and sensitive financial information from a diverse and bilingual clientele, entering the data accurately into the Salesforce database. Successfully trained up to 10 employees on company protocols and helped improve overall productivity with an emphasis on cultural client sensitivity.

Translated (English-to-Spanish) website content, educational brochures, training manuals, and other marketing material, averaging 20 pages per week. Edited and updated front desk training manuals to include new systems and protocol.

Provided high-quality English-to-Spanish (and vice-versa) translation, editorial and proofreading support on various high-level legal and financial documents. Assisted senior translator by creating multiple Excel spreadsheets and Word layout/tables, and numeric data entry.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Linguistics. The program focuses on the scientific study of language, including its structure, meaning, and context.

Completed high school education with a focus on Literature. The curriculum included extensive reading, writing, and analysis of various literary works.