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Naftuli Furman

Naftuli Furman

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Dynamic bilingual professional with extensive experience at Home Depot as a Spanish Associate Interpreter, excelling in cross-cultural communication and client support. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through precise interpretations and timely translations. Skilled in terminology management and active listening, facilitating effective communication in diverse environments.

Passionate Interpreter offering superior language experience to bridge communication gaps for better understanding and productivity. Employs empathic, mindful approach to avoid potential conflicts caused by lack of cultural knowledge. Operates well in both online and in-person scenarios, facilitating conversations despite scheduling issues or geographical limitations.

Gifted Interpreter with aptitude for conveying emotion, style and content of Spanish speakers. Bringing in-depth knowledge of cultural context and idiosyncrasies. Proven to provide translations quickly and accurately developed over 10 years of experience.

Offering solid foundation in linguistic principles and cultural sensitivity, with keen interest in facilitating communication across language barriers. Brings strong language skills and ability to quickly learn and adapt to new terminology and contexts. Ready to use and develop fluency in multiple languages and cultural mediation in Spanish Interpreter role.

Diligent Spanish Interpreter with strong background in facilitating clear and effective communication across diverse languages and cultures. Successfully assisted in numerous high-stakes negotiations and conferences, ensuring accurate and nuanced translations. Demonstrated proficiency in both consecutive and simultaneous interpretation while maintaining confidentiality and cultural sensitivity.

Professional language expert with solid background in accurate and effective communication. Skilled in interpreting complex information, bridging language barriers, and enhancing understanding in diverse settings. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving team needs, ensuring reliable support and achieving results. Proficient in multiple languages, cultural sensitivity, and maintaining confidentiality.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Services - Spanish Associate Interpreter

Home Depot
01.2022 - 02.2025
  • Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
  • Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
  • Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
  • Enabled timely delivery of services to non-English speaking customers by translating written documents accurately and efficiently.
  • Contributed to increased customer satisfaction by addressing client concerns through professional interpretation services.
  • Bridged cultural gaps within communities through participation in local outreach programs aimed at fostering understanding among diverse populations.
  • Used knowledge of accepted ethical guidelines to interpret confidential and sensitive information.
  • Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
  • Assisted in the successful completion of various business projects by providing language support during meetings and presentations.
  • Expedited emergency response efforts, working closely with law enforcement, medical personnel, or first responders to provide immediate language support as needed.
  • Enabled effective communication during crisis situations, remaining calm under pressure while delivering accurate verbal translations quickly and efficiently.
  • Kept up-to-date with industry-specific terminology and jargon to accurately interpret technical or specialized language.

Test Engineer in HEBREW Translation for YouTube

Google
02.2007 - 12.2007
  • Verified the correct translation English - Hebrew for YouTube articles.
  • Proof read the content in Hebrew as a BIDI Language written from left to right so it will accommodate the page structure on the Websites.
  • Wrote bug reports using the "Bug Management System" at Google Buganizer and Bugzilla upon finding Hebrew translation mistakes (from sources in English).
  • Hebrew and Spanish are my original languages since childhood, so I am a native speaker on both.

Education

Associate of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

Heald Business School
San Francisco, CA
03-1987

Skills

  • Interpersonal communication
  • Intercultural sensitivity
  • Client support
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Terminology management
  • Sight translation
  • Fluent bilingualism and trilingual (English, Spanish and Hebrew)

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Hebrew
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Home Services - Spanish Associate Interpreter

Home Depot
01.2022 - 02.2025

Test Engineer in HEBREW Translation for YouTube

Google
02.2007 - 12.2007

Associate of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

Heald Business School
Naftuli Furman