Experience

Latin American Women's Rights Service

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Violence Against Women and Girls Outreach and Prevention Coordinator

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  • Experience working with survivors of VAWG• Good knowledge of Harmful Practices • Able to identify and assess the risks and needs of high-risk domestic abuse victims using an evidence based risk identification checklist.• Able to work with the service user to provide a risk led pro-active, short to medium term crisis intervention service through individual safety planning and personal support. • Support the empowerment of the service user and assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse present in their situation in order to help them regain control of their lives.• Good understanding of multi-agency partnership structures and work within a multi-agency setting that will include participation at the MARAC (Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference).• Advocate on behalf of the service user with both statutory and voluntary agencies, supporting them to access civil remedies and the criminal justice system Show less

• Drop in Advisor - Housing, Money and Debt

  • May 2017 - Present

  Impartial advice on how any decision they may be considering or any employment they may take, might affect their claim or benefit to make sure they receive their full entitlement.• Making an assessment of a client's situation.• Researching information using reference material and relevant websites.• Answering questions and giving advice on social security and tax credits by confidential interview over the telephone, by letter or by email.• Writing reports• Helping people to fill in forms to apply for benefits and/or tax or pension credits.• Writing letters or making phone calls on behalf of claimants.• Working with other agencies and organisations on behalf of clients.• Keeping confidential records. Show less



Freelance, self-employed

• Animation and Post-production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Spanish and Portuguese Freelance Interpreter

  • Aug 2016 - Feb 2018

  Profile Freelance Spanish and Portuguese Interpreter based in London with a solid knowledge of Spanish and Portuguese cultures and the capability of providing accurate information in all settings. I also have an excellent command of English (professional working proficiency level) and I strive to ensure effective and efficient communication across languages. With a non-judgmental approach I have the ability to communicate sensitively with children and adults. Proficient and versatile problem solver I primarily utilize active listening and speaking skills to communicate and interpret languages even in difficult or stressful situations. The following is a list of my skills and personal attributes: • Excellent command over English, Spanish and Portuguese languages • Experience of interpreting in a community and business setting • Consecutive interpretation (CI), Sight Translation (ST) and Liaison Interpretation (LI) • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Good understanding of spoken and colloquial language. • Experience of working in the education, health, mental health, social service, housing, immigration and Welfare and benefit sectors • Cultural awareness and sensitivity • Excellent concentration and the ability to think quickly. • Strong sense of initiative balanced with exceptional organisational skills. • Thrives in highly pressurised and challenging environments. • Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Word Processing, knowledge of Internet and web browsers. Objective Currently seeking a challenging role as Spanish and Portuguese Freelance Interpreter. Passionate to expand on existing skills and experience to enable further personal and professional development. Show less



Garfunkel's Restaurant

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Brand Food & Health Safety Auditor

  • Jan 2012 - Sep 2015

  Responsible for driving Garfunkel’s Total Quality Evaluation (TQE) Audit of Brand Standards, extending to exceptional service, first class product, employee training and financial control

• Brand Administrator

  • Jan 2012 - Sep 2015