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Juan Jose Rodriguez Machado

@juanjoserodriguezmac

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Experienced bilingual interpreter bridging Spanish–English for high-stakes healthcare communication.

El Salvador

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to bring accurate Spanish↔English consecutive and video remote interpreting into healthcare, with a strong focus on patient-centered communication, confidentiality, and calm clarity under pressure. I want roles where every word truly impacts outcomes.

I’m a native Spanish speaker with professional English fluency and over a decade of real-world experience interpreting and coordinating communication across languages, cultures, and high-pressure situations. I’ve built my career around listening carefully, staying calm when stakes are high, and ensuring nothing gets lost between people who need to understand each other clearly.

Across logistics, construction, and corporate support, I’ve worked as a bilingual interpreter and coordinator—bridging English-speaking leadership with Spanish-speaking teams, translating instructions with accuracy, and maintaining discretion with sensitive documentation. I’m especially focused on high-stakes, real-time communication where precision and patient-style confidentiality habits matter.

Now I’m ready to bring the same communication discipline into healthcare, applying my patient-centered approach, HIPAA awareness, and NCIHC ethics mindset to help teams and patients connect with clarity. I’m also equipped for video remote interpreting using modern platforms, with wired high-speed internet and a steady, problem-solving presence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Bilingual Interpreter/Coordinator

Current

Logistics Operations

Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 5 months)

Provided consecutive Spanish↔English interpretation for client meetings and cross-border negotiations, ensuring accurate communication in high-pressure operational situations. Bridged communication between English-speaking managers and Spanish-speaking teams while handling sensitive documentation with discretion.

consecutive interpretation English Communication Cultural Brokering Accurate Information Relay Multitasking

Bilingual Construction Manager

Infrastructure Projects

Jan 2014 - Jan 2018 (4 years)

Acted as the primary bilingual communicator between English-speaking owners and Spanish-speaking crews for safety protocols, technical details, and regulatory requirements. Maintained calm, accurate translation during safety incidents and government inspections to prevent misunderstandings.

consecutive interpretation Construction Safety Communication Technical Translation Cultural Brokering Stakeholder Management Accurate Information Relay

Bilingual Administrative Assistant

Corporate Support Services

Jan 2010 - Jan 2014 (4 years)

Supported bilingual executives by ensuring clear understanding across meetings, calls, and negotiations requiring precise Spanish↔English communication. Managed bilingual contracts and sensitive correspondence with strong discretion and daily active-listening in fast-moving cross-cultural settings.

Bilingual Administrative Support consecutive interpretation Contract Translation Active Listening Cross Cultural Communication Multitasking Professional Ethics Awareness Accurate Information Relay