Ruth Feliz
@ruthfeliz
Project Manager at Cafe Cristina Coffee Bean Wholesale who reduced finance project resolution time by 35%; seeking remote or hybrid leadership roles.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Cafe Cristina Coffee Bean Wholesale, I led end-to-end finance systems projects and implemented localization strategies that reduced resolution time by 35%. I also managed risk mitigation and change management, reducing support requests by 40%.
At Synaptic Sparks, Inc., I implemented Agile methods that reduced workflow bottlenecks by 22% and documented localization strategies for AI software development as user stories.
At Grace Lutheran School, I directed the K–6 Spanish program and localized educational content and tech platforms. Using Scrum and Kanban, I increased international student engagement by 35% and reduced program bottlenecks by 28%.
As a contract interpreter and localization consultant, I deliver legal, medical, and theological interpretation in English, French, and Spanish. I’ve also translated technical specifications for international teams, improving project implementation efficiency by 45%.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Interpreter & Localization Consultant
Self Employed
Jan 2010 - Present (16 years 9 months)
Delivered legal, medical, and theological interpretation in English, French, and Spanish for high-stakes meetings. Designed language frameworks and translated technical specifications, improving project implementation efficiency by 45%.
IPT Assistant Manager (Internship)
Synaptic Sparks, Inc.
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Implemented Agile methodologies to streamline cross-cultural decision-making, reducing workflow bottlenecks by 22%. Delivered localization strategies for AI software development and collaborated with engineering teams on tooling updates.
Project & Operations Manager
Cafe Cristina Coffee Bean Wholesale
Jan 2014 - Dec 2021 (7 years 11 months)
Led end-to-end finance systems projects, implementing localization strategies that reduced resolution time by 35%. Managed risk mitigation and change management, reducing support requests by 40% and increasing user satisfaction by 30%.
Program Director, Spanish Teacher & Language Localization Specialist
Grace Lutheran School
Sep 2018 - Jul 2019 (10 months)
Directed K-6 Spanish program including curriculum, instruction, assessment, and classroom management. Localized educational content and tech platforms, resolving 95% of issues without escalation and increasing international student engagement by 35%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Tufts University: The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
Global Master's in Business Administration, Business Administration
Pursued a Global Master's in Business Administration at Tufts University's Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
Union Theological Seminary
Master of Arts, Theology
Earned a Master of Arts in Theology from Union Theological Seminary, affiliated with Columbia University.
Brooklyn College
Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics at Brooklyn College.
University of Paris, La Sorbonne (Paris 1)
Law Studies, Law
Engaged in law studies at the University of Paris, La Sorbonne (Paris 1).
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