MARA GARCIA

Association of Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters of Manitoba)

• Oversee the process of member certification by managing applications and correcting certification exams.
• Strengthen internal and external controls by reviewing existing policies and by-laws, ensuring compliance from government institutions and certified members.
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels to discuss ideas and areas of growth.

• Facilitated global collaboration through expert simultaneous interpretation during video conferences and webinars.
• Enhanced communication by providing accurate and timely interpretation during high-level meetings.
• Upheld ethical standards within the profession while maintaining impartiality during challenging situations that required discretion and diplomacy.

• Provide simultaneous interpretation for conferences, seminars, and workshops
• Communicated with clients to understand interpreting needs and provide best service possible.
• Collaborated closely with other interpreters as a team member, ensuring seamless delivery of multi-lingual content at large-scale events.
• Developed strong working relationships with clients, consistently receiving positive feedback for efficient interpreting services.

• Oversee all translations for our Latin America research sites
• Manage Spanish translation projects and ensure deadlines are met
• Conducted thorough proofreading of translated materials, ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout all deliverables.
• Develop glossaries of specialized medical terms unique to specific clinical studies and specialties for efficient reference during translations.
• Updated internal databases with translated content, ensuring easy access for healthcare professionals and staff.

• Assisted healthcare professionals in delivering culturally sensitive care to Spanish-speaking patients.
• Served as an essential resource during emergency situations involving non-English speaking patients, providing life-saving information in realtime.
• Supported non-English speaking individuals in legal proceedings, resulting in fairer outcomes, by delivering precise interpretation of court dialogues.
• Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.
• Improved access to public services for immigrants by interpreting at community centers and government offices.