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Tomas Cendales

Interpreter And Translator
Bogotá

Summary

Certified Spanish–English Interpreter & Translator with 3+ years of experience in medical, legal, insurance, and veterinary contexts. Skilled in delivering accurate real-time interpretation in sensitive and high-stakes scenarios, as well as translating complex documents with precision. Recognized for professionalism, empathy, and adaptability across diverse interpreting and translation domains.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Medical, Legal, Insurance Interpreter

Lionbridge
08.2025 - Current
  • Currently serving as a Medical, Legal, and Insurance Interpreter, focusing on facilitating communication in remote settings.
  • Provide interpretation services for medical, legal, and insurance contexts, ensuring accurate and clear communication between parties.
  • Support attorneys, clients, and claimants by ensuring accurate terminology in legal proceedings.
  • Adapt language and terminology to suit the specific needs of different clients, enabling effective understanding of complex information.
  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while managing sensitive information in diverse environments.
  • Support various stakeholders by delivering precise language services that enhance their interactions and decision-making processes.
  • Freelance Contract, Remote

Interpreter and Translator

Freelance
07.2022 - Current
  • Managed multilingual projects under tight deadlines; 20+ translation projects (medical, legal, technical) with 100% on-time delivery.
  • Proficient in CAT tools and AI-assisted translation platforms including SDL Trados, Smartcat, DeepL, and ChatGPT.
  • Delivered interpretation and transcription services with clarity, empathy, and cultural awareness.
  • Remote

English to Spanish Medical Interpreter

KonnectCX
01.2025 - 09.2025
  • Served as an English to Spanish Medical Interpreter, focusing on delivering accurate language services in healthcare settings.
  • Delivered over 3,000 medical interpretation sessions, supporting patients and providers in clinical, hospital, and emergency settings.
  • Ensured accurate communication of medical terminology, diagnoses, and treatment plans between Spanish-speaking patients and English-speaking healthcare professionals.
  • Handled 25–30 medical calls per day, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with healthcare standards.
  • Recognized for clarity, empathy, and professionalism when assisting vulnerable patients in high-stakes medical scenarios.
  • Remote

Technical Support Expert

Foundever
02.2024 - 01.2025
  • Provided technical support for customers, addressing and resolving issues effectively.
  • Assisted customers with troubleshooting technical problems, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Documented support interactions, maintaining accurate records of issues and solutions.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to identify recurring issues and improve product reliability.
  • Trained new team members on support protocols and customer service best practices.

Education

Law Degree -

Universidad Externado
Bogota, Colombia

Certified Interpreter Training - Medical Training, Legal Training, Veterinary Training, Insurance Training

Skills

  • Medical, Legal & Insurance Interpretation

  • HIPAA Compliance & Confidentiality

  • Translation & Localization

  • CAT Tools: SDL Trados, Smartcat, DeepL

  • AI-Assisted Translation (ChatGPT, advanced platforms)

  • Cross-Cultural Communication

Entrepreneuial Projects

Founder & English Instructor | Certainty Cenda, Remote Sep 2025 – Present 

• Deliver customized English classes for individuals and small groups, both online and in person, with a focus on professional, academic, and exam preparation needs. 

• Design and implement personalized lesson plans aligned with student goals, including career advancement, standardized test readiness (TOEFL/IELTS), and specialized vocabulary (business, legal, medical). 

• Manage the full business lifecycle—scheduling, client acquisition, marketing, and retention—as part of a flexible entrepreneurial project.

• Recognized for providing a professional yet adaptive learning experience, integrating digital tools (e.g., Canva, Zoom, QR codes. Google Tools) to ensure accessible, engaging, and results-oriented instruction.

Timeline

Medical, Legal, Insurance Interpreter

Lionbridge
08.2025 - Current

English to Spanish Medical Interpreter

KonnectCX
01.2025 - 09.2025

Technical Support Expert

Foundever
02.2024 - 01.2025

Interpreter and Translator

Freelance
07.2022 - Current

Law Degree -

Universidad Externado

Certified Interpreter Training - Medical Training, Legal Training, Veterinary Training, Insurance Training

Tomas CendalesInterpreter And Translator