Kimberly Cruz
Compton
Summary
Resourceful Interpreter Volunteer specializing in simultaneous interpretation, written translation, and cultural mediation. Facilitated understanding between diverse groups through effective communication, active listening, and empathy. Committed to delivering positive experiences in customer service and community engagement.
Overview
2
2
Languages
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Interpreter Volunteer
Community Members
Los Angeles
09.2019 - Current
- Facilitated effective communication between community members and service providers to enhance access to services.
- Assisted individuals in navigating local resources and support services, improving their understanding of available options.
- Translated documents and materials to ensure accessibility for diverse community needs.
- Translating to volunteer to the community, time and practice.
Event Promotions Representative
The Community
Los Angeles
09.2020 - 10.2025
- Coordinated promotional events to engage community members and enhance community spirit and presentation.
- Developed marketing materials to support event promotions and community outreach initiatives for free.
- Collaborated with local businesses to secure publicity and places for events, voluntarily.
- Created promotional posters, designs and volunteered time and money for final presentations.
Volunteer Vocalist
City of Los Angeles
Los Angeles
02.2023 - 02.2023
- Entertained the public by singing at county events and civic gatherings to enhance community spirit.
- Collaborated with musical directors and fellow artists to create harmonious performances.
- Prepared for public performances by practicing regularly and coordinating with team members. as to volunteer time and experience to the public.
Education
Paramount High School
Paramount, CASkills
- Interpreting services
- Document translation
- Language proficiency
- Cultural mediation
- Community outreach
- Community engagement
- Event coordination
- Event marketing
- Public engagement
- Public entertainment
- Team collaboration
- Cross-cultural skills
- Problem-solving
- Note-taking strategies
- Language skills
- Publicity management
- Creative thinking
- Event planning
- Survey taking
- Active listening
- Marketing and promotion
- Dependability and reliability
- Social media promotion
- Event support
- Basic first aid
- Multitasking and organization
- Event setup
- Hardworking
- Customer relationship management
- Project management
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Presentation skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Customer service
- Multitasking Abilities
- Collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Leadership
Affiliations
- Public entertainment volunteer work at Long Beach
- Music entertainment for uplifting the community
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer Vocalist
City of Los Angeles
02.2023 - 02.2023
Event Promotions Representative
The Community
09.2020 - 10.2025
Interpreter Volunteer
Community Members
09.2019 - Current
Paramount High School