Olga Mattisson
Lafayette
Summary
Passionate Interpreter offering superior language experience to bridge communication gaps for better understanding and productivity. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Dedicated individual successfully facilitates communication between people of different cultures and backgrounds. Brings wealth of knowledge and experience to organizations requiring interpretation and translation services. Committed to providing quality service and results.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Interpreter ( Contractor)
Boulder Valley School District
Boulder County
04.2016 - 10.2018
- Provided oral interpretations who did not speak similar languages during teachers/parents conferences, successfully maintaining pace with both parties to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
Chef
My Second Home Child Care And Learning Center
Lafayette, CO
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
Secretary to the General Manager
Gold Mining Company (Mineros)
Medellin, Colombia
11.2004 - 12.2007
- Handled confidential information in professional manner.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
- Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and bookings for executive staff.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
Senior Clerk
Florida Health Department
Delray Beach, FL
07.2003 - 02.2004
- Worked with upper management to complete complex projects on tight budgets within specific timelines.
- Placed supply orders and restocked office items.
- Set up meetings and organized supporting materials.
- Managed travel and other expense reports, verifying details and filing documentation.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
Office Assistant
Health Care District Of Palm Beach County
Delray Beach, FL
06.2002 - 07.2003
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Ordered office supplies and kept office stocked with needed resources to operate smoothly.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
Administrative Secretary
Chiquita Banana
Medellin, Colombia
04.1989 - 12.1989
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Made weekly reports of fruit cut, packed and shipped.
Education
Bilingual Secretary - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
Colombo Americano
Medellin, Colombia 12.1988
Interpreter/ Translator - Languages
Colombo Canadiense
Medellin, Colombia12.1984
High School Diploma -
Colegio Bethlemitas
Medellin, Colombia11.1982
High School Diploma -
Golden West High School
Visalia, CA06.1982
Skills
- Patient Registration
- Customer Service
- Business Communications
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Spanish Interpreting
- Technical Translation
Timeline
Interpreter ( Contractor)
Boulder Valley School District
04.2016 - 10.2018
Chef
My Second Home Child Care And Learning Center
04.2015 - 05.2016
Secretary to the General Manager
Gold Mining Company (Mineros)
11.2004 - 12.2007
Senior Clerk
Florida Health Department
07.2003 - 02.2004
Office Assistant
Health Care District Of Palm Beach County
06.2002 - 07.2003
Administrative Secretary
Chiquita Banana
04.1989 - 12.1989
Bilingual Secretary - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
Colombo Americano
Interpreter/ Translator - Languages
Colombo Canadiense
High School Diploma -
Colegio Bethlemitas
High School Diploma -
Golden West High School
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