Martin Garland
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Experience
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RioOnWatch
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Translator
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Feb 2023 - Present
Translates articles from Portuguese to English. Ensures that the essence, quality and tone of the original text is maintained. Articles are translated on a freelance basis for RioOnWatch (ROW): an NGO committed to documenting the daily life of Rio's favelas as to inform municipal decision-making and international development policies. Publishings mainly consist of columns and opinion pieces written by residents so as to mainstream favela perspectives on their own communities. Translates articles from Portuguese to English. Ensures that the essence, quality and tone of the original text is maintained. Articles are translated on a freelance basis for RioOnWatch (ROW): an NGO committed to documenting the daily life of Rio's favelas as to inform municipal decision-making and international development policies. Publishings mainly consist of columns and opinion pieces written by residents so as to mainstream favela perspectives on their own communities.
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Greenleaf Juice
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Manager
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Jun 2021 - Sep 2022
Developed extensive customer service and operations skills such as effective communication, efficiency multitasking, flexibility and problem-solving. Had complete responsibility for store operation including opening and closing. Developed extensive customer service and operations skills such as effective communication, efficiency multitasking, flexibility and problem-solving. Had complete responsibility for store operation including opening and closing.
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Favela Brazilian Cafe
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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Barista
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May 2021 - Jul 2022
Front line customer work to ensure a unique experience. Cultivated professional and friendly relationships in a community oriented environment. Gained important skills related to adaptability and working in a fast-paced environment. Front line customer work to ensure a unique experience. Cultivated professional and friendly relationships in a community oriented environment. Gained important skills related to adaptability and working in a fast-paced environment.
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Lewis & Clark College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Alumni Association Ambassador
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Mar 2020 - May 2022
Responsible for establishing and strengthening connections in the Lewis & Clark community by developing meaningful programs for students and alumni. Fostered new alumni relationships and retained existing ones. Assisted in identifying and acquiring speakers for on campus events. Ensured the coordination and successful execution of institutional events.
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Diversity Committee Representative
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Jan 2018 - May 2021
Creation, organization and promotion of diversity related events at Lewis & Clark. Part of a committee in charge of making executive decisions regarding grant distribution and allocation of funds.
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Facilities Crew Member
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
Part of the Summer 2018 Paint Crew at Lewis & Clark College. Responsible for the painting and upkeep of dormitory rooms.
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Mercedes-Benz AG
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Germany
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Procurement Intern
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
Focused on helping the procurement department with overall communication and customer as supplier relationships. Duties included front line contact, managing communication channels like emails, phone inquiries and data entry. Focused on helping the procurement department with overall communication and customer as supplier relationships. Duties included front line contact, managing communication channels like emails, phone inquiries and data entry.
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Maggie's Campus Cafe
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Barista
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Aug 2017 - May 2019
Completion of barista training, including extensive customer service experience and food handling certification. Completion of barista training, including extensive customer service experience and food handling certification.
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Metropolitan Market
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United States
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Retail Groceries
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200 - 300 Employee
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Bakery Clerk
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Mar 2017 - Aug 2017
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Education
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Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Full-Year Exchange Program, Political Science and German Literature -
Lewis & Clark College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, International Relations and Affairs -
Lewis & Clark College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology and Anthropology -
St. Nicholas School
International Baccalaureate (IB)