BILLY PIERRE
Interpreting | Program Management | Client Relations
EDUCATION
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ May. 2020
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Master of Arts in Global Affairs and Management
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ May. 2018
Bachelor of Arts in Political Sciences | Minor: French
Certificate in International Studies
Université Lumière Lyon 2 Study Abroad Exchange Program Summer 2017
SPECIALITIES
Document Processing | Public Relations | Immigration Law Understanding | Curriculum Development | Client Relations | Finance Management | Team Development | Volunteering | Video/Audio Remote Interpreting | Project Management | Data Management | International Experience
INTERESTS
Organizational Revitalization, Multi-lingual Translation, Personal Growth & Development Books and Volunteering.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Haitian Creole Linguist (ICE Linguist) Feb. 2018 – Present (4 months)
MVM, Inc.
# Translate a variety of complex texts from Haitian Creole into English. Consistently deliver high quality translation services with exceptional accuracy.
# Uphold professional code of ethics including client confidentiality and impartiality.
# Accurately transcribe pertinent information from audio and video source files; ensure that the context of the language is not altered during interpretation.
# Analyze material and compile data into reports to support customer’s complex operations.
Language Instructor (Ht. Creole, French) Feb. 2018 – Present (4 months)
Feature Languages (eMentor)
# Provide high-quality language instruction for students through the Air Force LEAP program.
# Develop and teach online Language sustainment and enhancement courses.
# Manage periodic foreign language proficiency level assessments for company students.
# Build long lasting relationships with clients by providing an excellent customer service.
Haitian Creole Video Interpreter Nov. 2015 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Stratus Video Interpreting
# Provide effective video/audio remote interpreting service for medical providers and their patients
# Meet rigid deadlines and conform to formatting and style guidelines.
# Maintain strict confidentiality concerning clients and translated materials.
# Ensure provision of correct concepts according to interpretation protocols.
French Teacher Assistant (intern) Aug. 2017 – Dec. 2017 (4 months)
Archway Classical Academy
# Performed communicative French lessons for low beginner students to high intermediate.
# Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
# Combined discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and progress student accountability.
Field Organizer Aug. 2016 – Nov. 2016 (3 months)
Pennsylvania Democratic Party
# Identified, recruited, and trained groups of volunteers to conduct voter contact, registration and more.
# Managed and executed phone banks, canvasses, and voter registration drives, among other activities.
# Planned other special events in order to reach voters or engage with external groups.
# Hit all metrics/goals for volunteer recruitment, voter contact and other program elements.
French/Haitian Creole Interpreter 2013 - 2016 (3 years)
CyraCom International
# Translated medical procedures to clients so they understand what is happening and clarified questions they have regarding the procedure.
# Utilized strong interpersonal skills to facilitate communication and language needs with proven outstanding quality service.
# Ensured that correct concept and context is provided by ensuring that no omissions or additions are evident.
# Performed Legal interpretation under oath; receiving praiseworthy evaluations based on excellent performance.
RELEVANT CERTIFICATIONS
Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreter - CoreCHI™
Certification Number: 008665