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John Erlens Petit-Homme

@johnerlenspetit-homm

Interpreter and customer support professional bridging Creole, French, and English for confident, culturally sensitive communication.

Zimbabwe
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for roles where I provide accurate, real-time interpretation and culturally sensitive customer support—especially in healthcare, legal, or technical settings—using my language fluency and preparation skills to help teams connect.

I’m an interpreter with a strong background in customer service, bringing linguistic proficiency and interpersonal expertise to bridge language barriers and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

In my role as a freelancer and interpreter, I provided immediate translation while the speaker spoke (often through headphones in conferences or large gatherings) and translation after pauses for smaller groups, meetings, and legal proceedings. I focus on conveying idiomatic expressions, colloquialisms, and cultural nuances accurately, including specialized vocabulary for legal, medical, technical, and business contexts.

I also supported healthcare professionals by communicating with patients with limited English proficiency, acting as a cultural liaison to promote understanding and respect. Earlier, as a customer service representative, I answered incoming calls with minimal wait times, recommended products with clear explanations, and helped customers with appointments, special order requests, and merchandise pick-up—strengthening my ability to combine clarity, responsiveness, and professionalism.

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Freelance Interpreter

Globo

Feb 2021 - Jan 2022 (11 months)

Provided Creole and English telephone interpretation to assist healthcare professionals and patients with limited English proficiency, supporting clear communication during medical procedures. Served as a cultural liaison and delivered translation and modified language solutions for French and Haitian Creole speakers.

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