Karene Gonzalez
@karenegonzalez
Bilingual interpreter and customer service professional with diverse experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a bilingual English/Spanish interpreter and customer service professional with extensive experience facilitating critical communication across various industries, including legal, medical, financial, and emergency services. My expertise lies in managing high-pressure situations, particularly specializing in USCIS protocols and asylum interviews. I pride myself on building client trust and delivering exceptional service, which drives operational efficiency.
Currently, I work as an English/Spanish Interpreter at Language Line Solutions, where I function as a conduit between clients and Limited English Persons (LEPs). My role involves providing accurate interpretations for diverse scenarios, including financial and emergency services. I have also been trained for FEMA calls and have effectively supported Affirmative Asylum interviews in Spanish, ensuring a smooth process for clients.
With a strong background in customer service, I have worked with TTEC and Convergys, assisting customers with online banking needs and delivering exceptional service through phone interactions. I am now seeking opportunities to apply my strong organizational and interpersonal skills to support organizational goals and foster growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
English/Spanish Interpreter, Level 5
Language Line Solutions
Sep 2018 - Present (6 years 10 months)
Functioned as a conduit between clients and Limited English Persons (LEPs), delivering accurate and complete interpretations. Specialized in interpreting for USCIS Spanish asylum interviews and provided interpreting services for diverse scenarios including financial, medical, and government.
Customer Service
TTEC
Feb 2018 - Present (7 years 5 months)
Assisted bank customers with online banking needs, including password resets, security unlocks, and troubleshooting. Conducted thorough reviews of customer balances, transactions, and direct deposit inquiries, and presented cross-selling opportunities.
Customer Service
Convergys
Nov 2017 - Present (7 years 8 months)
Efficiently processed order entries and delivered exceptional customer service through phone interactions. Conducted inventory lookups and advised on product availability, while also processing customer orders and prompting upsells and cross-sells.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High
High School Diploma, General Studies
Completed high school education, earning a High School Diploma. Focused on foundational subjects to prepare for future career endeavors.
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Certificate, Interpretation
Obtained a Professional Interpreter Certificate, enhancing skills in linguistic interpretation. This certification prepared for professional roles requiring high-level language proficiency and cultural understanding.
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