
Zabdy Duran
@zabdyduran
I translate and refine multilingual communication across Spanish, French, and English for clear, accurate audiences.
What I'm looking for
I've built strong language, writing, and text-analysis skills through a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Hispanic Cultures and Literatures at Concordia University.
As an interpretation volunteer at a religious event in Montreal, I interpreted live presentations between English and French for audiences of 80–100 people. I adapted vocabulary and tone for multilingual audiences and worked with speakers and event staff to clarify terminology.
My customer-facing roles at Ben & Florentine, Sports Experts, and Reitmans Canada Limited strengthened my ability to communicate clearly in French, English, and Spanish. At Reitmans, I progressed from Supervisor to Team Leader and Assistant Manager while supporting customers, transactions, merchandising, and sales goals.
I'm interested in applying my translation, proofreading, editing, and terminology-research skills to produce precise, audience-appropriate communication.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Waitress
Ben & Florentine
Feb 2026 - Present (7 months)
Served 30-70 customers per shift in a fast-paced restaurant, managing reservations, seating, and order coordination. Communicated with guests in French, English, and Spanish to take accurate orders and resolve issues.
Interpretation Volunteer
Religious Event
Jul 2026 - Jul 2026 (0 months)
Interpreted speakers' presentations from English to French and occasionally French to English for audiences of 80-100 people. Adapted vocabulary and tone to ensure clear communication for a multilingual audience.
Hostess
Ben & Florentine
Jul 2025 - Feb 2026 (7 months)
Managed reservations and seating in a restaurant environment. Provided friendly and clear communication with guests in multiple languages.
Cashier
Sports Experts
May 2025 - Jan 2026 (8 months)
Processed transactions at the register and assisted with restocking products. Maintained store visual presentation and helped achieve sales goals.
Sales Associate
Sports Experts
Nov 2024 - May 2025 (6 months)
Provided personalized advice to customers to meet their needs and ensure a positive shopping experience. Processed transactions and assisted with restocking products.
Assistant Manager
Reitmans Canada Limited
May 2024 - Sep 2024 (4 months)
Assisted in managing store operations and team leadership. Provided personalized customer advice and maintained store presentation.
Team Leader
Reitmans Canada Limited
May 2022 - May 2024 (2 years)
Led a team to achieve sales goals and maintain store standards. Provided personalized customer advice and processed transactions.
Supervisor
Reitmans Canada Limited
Sep 2020 - May 2022 (1 year 8 months)
Supervised store operations and team performance. Maintained visual presentation and helped achieve sales goals.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, Hispanic Cultures and Literatures
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Hispanic Cultures and Literatures, with development of advanced skills in reading comprehension, writing, and text analysis in Spanish.
Dawson College
Diploma of College Studies, Arts, Literatures and Communication
Diploma of College Studies in Arts, Literatures and Communication with a Languages profile.
Du Coteau High School
High School Diploma, Music
High school diploma with a music concentration.
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