karyn longhurst

Taught English as a Foreign Language in a private school in Northern Mexico.

* Created and adjusted schedules to meet the needs of the mission. Tracked mission progress. * Reviewed and submitted time cards, and hours worked. * Reviewed the accuracy of the translations made by other members of the team. * Summarized, transcribed and translated intercepted communications. * Testified in State and Federal Courts to the accuracy of the translations. * Collaborated with a team to create a comprehensive industry-specific glossary.

* Streamlined processes of billing, accounts payable and purchasing. * Focused on employee relations; timekeeping, employment contracts, raises, and bonuses; seeking outside counsel to ensure full compliance with local and federal labor laws. * Managed payroll processing, budgeting, bill payment, payroll, and compliance with tax laws. * Managed communications with vendors, banks, accountant, and multiple government agencies. * Accessed federal grant money, by successfully following the detailed instructions and maneuvering the bureaucratic requirements placed by Mexican government. * Carried out advanced administrative duties, including maintaining machinery, company vehicles and maintaining a reasonable stock of necessary supplies.

Interpreted between Spanish and English to facilitate communication for patients and providers, in a busy Emergency Department at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

* Work as a Spanish language medical interpreter. * Developed and implemented a process to resolve a paperwork backlog; converting the data into searchable format, thus facilitating data analysis, reporting, and billing. * Assisted in auditing invoices, billing and communication with providers, ensuring compliance with existing contracts, and resolving inconsistencies in billing practices. * Identified instances of double-billing, noncompliance with contract, and errors, resulting in a savings of over $4,000 USD. * Employ flexibility, a solution-oriented approach, and professional judgement to resolve difficult, sometimes emotional-laden situations with patients.

* Interpreting in medical encounters with LEP Spanish-speaking patients. * Coordinating interpreter needs for languages other than Spanish. * June 2013 * July 2014 at the UCR, as Language Program Coordinator * July 2014 * June 2015 at PCMC, as Language Program Coordinator * June 2015 to present as Medical Interpreter

A bi-lingual private school in Northern Mexico. Activities and Societies: Cheerleader, member of band and chorus.

Studied pre-med Earned certificate to Teach English as a Foreign Language Attended 40 hour introduction to Medical Interpreting Course Activities and Societies: Member of the Linguistic Society

Earned an Associates of Arts with an emphasis on languages - Spanish and French. Activities and Societies: French Club, Latino Club.

Earned a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology from the school of Social and Behavioral Science."]