Kim Murphy
Gruntal,Canada
Summary
Reliable Translator possessing excellent critical thinking skills and bilingual fluency. Polished in converting written materials, relaying concepts and ideas between languages and editing and proofreading text to reflect language. Meticulous and detailed professional with experience translating verbal and written communication. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. A determined professional remaining calm under pressure.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Language Specialist
CJCR-LSC
Ottawa, ON
11.2022 - Current
- Translated client documents between languages.
- Elaborated on concepts and ideas expressed between languages.
- Used dictionaries, thesauruses and other references during translation to locate terminology equivalents and retain original text meaning.
- Translated important departmental materials.
- Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients.
- Sat in on meetings to provide members with oral translations of conversations and information.
- Adhered to ethical codes protecting information confidentiality.
- Promoted translation accuracy by referring to reference dictionaries, lexicons or computerized terminology banks.
- Researched industry-specific terminology to accurately transition between languages.
- Discussed language discrepancies and unclear points with clients and specialists.
Training Officer
Canadian Armed Forces - COATS Branch
St-Pierre-Jolys, MB
09.2016 - Current
- Created and utilized successful lesson plans to train on outlined material.
- Determined training needs and developed related classes.
- Modified instructional strategies to customize lesson plans for different student needs.
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded training activities.
- Participated and attended meetings or training to obtain updates in the training programs..
- Created and offered additional materials to enhance training.
- Evaluated training materials prepared by instructors and offered suggestions for improvement.
- Scheduled classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment or instructors.
Librarian
Division Scolaire franco-Manitobaine
St-Pierre-Jolys, MB
09.2016 - Current
- Organized library equipment and collections.
- Maintained complete and accurate records of library transactions.
- Troubleshot technical problems with library computers and other technology.
- Developed and enforced circulation policies and procedures.
- Coached students, faculty and staff in use of electronic, print and internet resources.
- Taught group and individual instruction sessions to impart knowledge of library and research practices.
- Researched questions and concerns from customers and provided detailed responses.
- Trained staff, students and faculty on proper use of library technology to prevent damage.
- Organized library media supplies, main catalog, special equipment and permanent records.
- Publicized and promoted library services, programs and collections.
- Monitored lending of reserved course materials.
- Performed digital research using databases and online data repositories.
- Compiled circulation statistics and drafted reports to illustrate metrics.
- Processed faculty requests for new resources.
Community Development Coordinator
Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board
Joliette, QC
01.2010 - 06.2016
- Created community development strategies, both short-term and long range, which would encourage redevelopment within rural economies.
- Collaborated with community leaders, organizations and public agencies to promote community service programs.
- Developed positive working relationships with different people by being respectful, patient and actively listening when others were speaking.
- Utilized research skills to determine opportunities for community development.
- Established and maintained relationships to meet community needs and avoid service duplication.
- Provided hands-on and proactive leadership to community services staff.
- Researched and analyzed community needs to determine program directions and goals.
- Assessed and identified service delivery challenges and opportunities within local area.
- Planned and administered budgets for programs, equipment and support services.
- Implemented and evaluated staff, volunteer or training programs.
- Spoke to community groups to explain and interpret purposes, programs and policies.
- Handled administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management.
- Directed activities of professional and technical staff members and volunteers.
Education
Certificate - Translation
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON06.2024
DEC - Administrative Assistant
LaSalle College
Montreal, QCAdministration et cuisine d'établissement -
École Hôtelière Et D'adminstration De Laval
Laval, QC07.2000
High School Diploma -
École Polyvalent Mgr Sévigny
Chandler, QC06.1992
Some College (No Degree) -
Concordia University
Montreal, QCCégep De La Gaspésie Et Des Îles
Gaspé, QCSkills
- Attention to Detail
- Word Conflict Resolution
- Oral and Written Communication
- Simultaneous Translation
- Informative Research
- Terminology Consistency
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Meaning and Content Conformity
- Translation Requirements Outline
- External Communications
- Information Interpretation
- Proficient in Office 365
- Project Tracking
- Community Outreach
- Good Work Ethic
- Planning & Organizing
- Problem Resolution
- Organizational Skills
- Computer Skills
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Original Text Review
- Message Translation
- Multitasking and Time Management
- Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Project Coordination
- Policy and Procedural Writing
- Effective Customer Communication
- Research and Facts Collecting
- People Skills
- Supervision & Leadership
- Active Listening
- Training & Development
- Terminology Compilation
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Swahili
Elementary
Timeline
Language Specialist
CJCR-LSC
11.2022 - Current
Training Officer
Canadian Armed Forces - COATS Branch
09.2016 - Current
Librarian
Division Scolaire franco-Manitobaine
09.2016 - Current
Community Development Coordinator
Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board
01.2010 - 06.2016
Certificate - Translation
University of Toronto
DEC - Administrative Assistant
LaSalle College
Administration et cuisine d'établissement -
École Hôtelière Et D'adminstration De Laval
High School Diploma -
École Polyvalent Mgr Sévigny
Some College (No Degree) -
Concordia University
Cégep De La Gaspésie Et Des Îles
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