Indira ALONSO PONVERT
Havana, CUBA
Summary
Professional language specialist prepared to excel in translation and interpretation roles. Proven track record of delivering accurate and culturally nuanced translations. Known for strong collaboration with teams and adaptability to evolving project demands. Key skills include linguistic accuracy and cultural fluency.
Experienced with managing executive schedules, travel arrangements, and meeting coordination. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to facilitate communication and collaboration among team members. Knowledge of office management software and administrative protocols.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Translator and Interpreter (French & English)
ESTI (Translators and Interpreters Services Team)
09.2014 - Current
- Translation and managing of all kind of documents for personal and/or institutional purposes.
- Interpreting services for official and diplomatic delegations.
- Accompanying interpreting services for all kind of local and foreign clients.
- Interpreting assistance in high profile events regarding culture and social exchange with foreign delegations.
- Simultaneous interpreting service provided by our Team in several events, both in English and French.
Translator & Interpreter/Executive Administrative Assistant
Embassy of Cuba in Algeria
09.2016 - 12.2020
- Translation and management of all kind of document for personal and/or institutional purposes.
- Interpreting services for official and diplomatic delegations.
- Management of H.E. correspondence and agenda regarding meetings, official commitments and general events.
- Management of consular documentation.
- Direct contact with ministries, embassies and other institutions regarding H.E. agenda and specific activities involving the Embassy of Cuba in Algiers.
- Officially designated for that 3-year post
- Collaborated with clients to understand specific language needs and tailored services accordingly.
Social Media Content Creator
D'Marie Holistic Center of Well-being
10.2016 - 02.2021
- Established editorial calendars to ensure consistent posting schedules and timely content delivery.
- Curated multimedia assets for diverse campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.
- Enhanced brand awareness by creating engaging and shareable social media content.
- Managed content across multiple platforms for widest audience reach.
- Scheduled regular postings using social media management tools, ensuring a steady stream of fresh content for followers'' consumption.
- Managed social media accounts, ensuring timely responses to comments and messages from the community.
- Curated diverse content mix, balancing promotional, educational, and entertaining posts to keep audience engaged.
Translator and Interpreter - Executive Assistant
Embassy of Cuba to Canada
09.2024 - Current
- Translated written documents across various subjects, ensuring contextual accuracy and cultural relevance.
- Interpreted conversations and meetings in real-time, facilitating effective communication between parties.
- Developed glossaries and terminology databases to enhance translation consistency and quality.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflow efficiency and reduced turnaround times for projects.
- Translated documents from ENGLISH to SPANISH.
- Coordinated executive schedules, ensuring optimal time management and prioritization of critical meetings.
- Streamlined communication between departments to enhance collaboration and information sharing.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
Education
Bachelor in Arts - French & English Language
University of Havana
Havana, Cuba01.2014
Skills
- Technical: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Personal: Proactivity, teamwork, high sense of responsibility and enthusiasm for social and cultural exchanging events
- Written translation
- Fluent bilingualism
- Cultural awareness
- Continuous learning mindset
- Team collaboration aptitude
- Computer-assisted translation
- Professional ethics
- Quality assurance processes
- Live interpretations
- Simultaneous interpretation
- Document translation
- Verbal and written communication
- Client services
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Translator and Interpreter - Executive Assistant
Embassy of Cuba to Canada
09.2024 - Current
Social Media Content Creator
D'Marie Holistic Center of Well-being
10.2016 - 02.2021
Translator & Interpreter/Executive Administrative Assistant
Embassy of Cuba in Algeria
09.2016 - 12.2020
Translator and Interpreter (French & English)
ESTI (Translators and Interpreters Services Team)
09.2014 - Current
Bachelor in Arts - French & English Language
University of Havana