David Romero
Eng-Spa Translator
Calgary,AB
Summary
Eng-Spa translator and bilingual analyst with five years working with international and multicultural teams in immigration and translation sectors. Skilled in case management, client and front desk management, document drafting and translating. I value clear and honest communication, innovative solutions, and embracing technology. Driven to contribute to team success, bring positive energy, and strive for smarter, not harder, ways to achieve our shared goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Legal Assistant
Hansen & Company
09.2023 - Current
- Filed immigration documents and legal pleadings with consulates and embassies on behalf of our clients.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex immigration cases and legal processes.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Explained visa rules and regulations to comply with Department of Labor and Department of State standards.
- Took delivery of packages and documents, applying appropriate internal policies relating to chain of possession.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Senior Immigration Coordinator
Fragomen
01.2020 - 09.2023
- In this role I analyze and assist on any migratory inquiry or request our clients have regarding their migratory condition in Chile
- Guided the employee and client through the whole process; since they get the assignment until they obtain their Chilean ID card or their work permit.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Consulted with foreign nationals on non-immigrant and immigrant visas and resolved routine and non-routine questions.
Visa and Permanent Residence Analyst
National Migration Service
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Analyze, accept or deny visas and permanent residences
- Review the migratory processes requested and to check if the documentation sent complies with the mandatory steps.
- Perform system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and user support for platform transitions.
- Validate results and perform quality assurance to assess accuracy of data.
Senior Translator
Angloc SPA.
05.2017 - 11.2018
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
- Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts.
- Proofread final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Translating medical studies from 2 big pharmaceuticals from English to Spanish
- Check the final format, and revise the text in Spanish
- Review and fix format of the required texts.
Barback
Mohegan Sun Casino
12.2015 - 04.2016
Bilingual assistant
Universidad de la Frontera
09.2014 - 09.2014
- As a bilingual assistant I learnt not only technical language from the area I was working on, but also I learnt how to properly assist foreign people in my own country.
Housekeeper
Manor on Golden Pond Inn
12.2012 - 04.2013
Education
Associate of Arts - Translation
Catholic University of Temuco
Temuco, Chile 05.2011 - 12.2016
Skills
SpanishEnglishJapanese
Document Editing
Networking
Chilean Id Number
18.199.273-5
Additional Information
- RCMP authorized fingerprint agent
- Commissioner of Oaths for Alberta, Canada
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Hansen & Company
09.2023 - Current
Senior Immigration Coordinator
Fragomen
01.2020 - 09.2023
Visa and Permanent Residence Analyst
National Migration Service
12.2017 - 12.2019
Senior Translator
Angloc SPA.
05.2017 - 11.2018
Barback
Mohegan Sun Casino
12.2015 - 04.2016
Bilingual assistant
Universidad de la Frontera
09.2014 - 09.2014
Housekeeper
Manor on Golden Pond Inn
12.2012 - 04.2013
Associate of Arts - Translation
Catholic University of Temuco
05.2011 - 12.2016