Career / Experience

2005-Present
Independent Contractor.
• Translate from English to Haitian Creole and from Haitian Creole to English.
• Translation experience ranges over several disciplines. The most predominant disciplines are religion, legal documents, medical forms and applications, financial brochures and applications, and community services.
• Have broad and exceptional translation resources.
• Confident translating any type of document.

2006
Law Offices of Mayra Trinchet.
Miami, Florida.
Administrative Assistant.
• Translated legal forms and documents into Haitian Creole and from Haitian Creole and French to English.
• Provided translation for legal consultations between the lawyer and clients.

2003-2005
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Salt Lake City, Utah.
Interpreter and Translation Consultant.
• Performed simultaneous interpretation of discourses ranging from seven (7) to 20 minutes long that were presented at worldwide conferences, area conferences, and training meetings. This interpretation was performed with and without a scripted text.
• Translated discourses that would be presented at worldwide conferences, area conferences and training meetings from English to Haitian Creole.
• Verified the accuracy of translations from English to Haitian Creole for discourses presented at worldwide conferences, area conferences, and training meetings.
• Worked with a trained linguist to proofread and consult on the Haitian Creole translation of the scriptures and other religious publications by the Church.

2001-2005
Missionary Training Center.
Provo, Utah.
TRC Volunteer.
• Provided language speaking practice for new missionaries in various role play situations.
• Each situation was unscripted and done entirely in Haitian Creole with the intent of challenging the missionaries to improve their speaking, listening comprehension, and teaching abilities.

2002
Brigham Young University.
Provo, Utah.
MTC Teacher and translator.
• In a classroom setting, taught senior citizens Haitian Creole in preparation for life and church service in Haiti. None of the students had previous exposure to the language. Taught the language in a way that focused on proficiency in the aspects of missionary work and essential daily tasks.
• Substitute taught French classes for senior citizens one night a week for a period of six (6) weeks. Reviewed in class what the students were taught in morning and afternoon class sessions.
• Was Lead Teacher, and as such, coordinated weekly planning meetings and submitted weekly reports.
• Translated training materials for missionaries, mission presidents, and temple workers from English into Haitian Creole.

1999-2001
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Missionary.
• Went door-to-door for 10 to 12 hours a day in areas highly concentrated with Haitians and taught lessons concerning Jesus Christ and his teachings; learned about their home, family, and circumstances; and determined how this message could help them.
• Provided simultaneous and consecutive interpretation for church meetings.

   Pricing / Other services

Translation
Minimum price for a project: $30.00 USD
Minimum price per word: $0.08 USD

Interpretation
Price per hour of interpretation (interpreting plus preparation time): $40.00 USD (consecutive)/$50.00 USD (simultaneous)
Will interpret in the United States (nationwide), Bahamas, Haiti (some locations will require payment of travel expenses)

Proofreading
Minimum price for a project: $20.00 USD
Minimum price per word: $0.07 USD

Voiceover
Minmum price for a project: $15.00 USD
Minimum price per hour: $10.00 USD

Teach Haitian Creole or English
Price per hour of teaching, lesson planning: $15.00 USD

   Certification / Accreditation

English > Haitian Creole

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints