Gracia Mbuyamba
@graciambuyamba
French interpreter and customer support specialist focused on accurate, confidential communication.
What I'm looking for
I provide real-time French-English interpretation in-person and over phone, helping people understand programs, enrollment, and support services clearly and culturally appropriately. I communicate with professionalism, speed, and precision—even during high-volume calls.
In healthcare, legal, customer service, and social service settings, I maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and data privacy standards. I focus on preserving tone, intent, and cultural context while using active listening, memory retention, and note-taking to deliver accurate interpretation.
I also support customer service operations by handling inbound calls on demand, breaking communication barriers between suppliers and HR, and rendering meaning quickly and concisely. My approach is detail-oriented and culturally sensitive, with a steady, neutral presence in sensitive and sometimes high-stress situations.
Alongside interpretation work, I built hands-on quality discipline as a Machine Operator/Assembler, producing precision aerospace parts by following technical diagrams, performing inspections, and supporting final inspection and packaging. I’m currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree with a cybersecurity specialization to expand into IT-focused career growth.
Experience
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Community Interpreter & Support
Sanctuary
Nov 2020 - Sep 2025 (4 years 10 months)
Interpreted French-English conversations in person and by phone to ensure accurate, culturally appropriate communication between staff and clients. Supported enrollment and service understanding while maintaining strict confidentiality during high-volume, high-pressure interactions.
Provided real-time French-English interpretation for healthcare, legal, customer service, and social service settings. Handled high-volume inbound calls while maintaining tone, intent, and cultural context and meeting HIPAA and data privacy requirements.
Machine Operator / Assembler
Fatigue Technology
Jun 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 1 month)
Operated machinery to manufacture precision aerospace parts by following technical diagrams and producing accurate components. Performed inspections to ensure quality and defect-free products, supporting final inspection and packaging processes.
Education
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Central Washington University
Bachelor's Degree, Information Technology Management (Cybersecurity)
2021 -
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology Management with a Cybersecurity specialization at Central Washington University, expected to graduate Summer 2026.
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