Dawn P.

About Dawn P.

I am a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with a unique blend of expertise in project management and translation/localization. My core strength lies in effective communication, where I excel in delivering clear, concise messages, engaging diverse audiences, and consistently achieving impactful results. I have a proven track record of building, leading, and empowering high-performing teams, using available resources to create resilient technical and localization teams, develop effective recruitment strategies, and drive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives to facilitate successful cross-cultural communication and implement complex culture change programs.In addition to my project management expertise, my role as a certified Spanish interpreter spans diverse settings, including political debates, speeches and other policy-driven events, news broadcasts, community and social events, among others. My areas of focus encompass Communication, Language Access and Rights, Business Development, DEI Advocacy and Education, and Customer Obsession. Moreover, I possess foundational knowledge of HTML coding and programming as well as experience with Trados, Lokalise and other CATTools🟰 Language Access AdvocateSupreme Court Certified Spanish Interpreter and l10n, i18n translator Legal Expert Interpreter - personal injury depositions, labor relations, criminal and civil proceedings, Remote Interpreting Zoom or in-person.Spanish Translator - Certified translations, USCIS translations, documents, manufacturing manuals, and parts manuals, etcCourt Interpreter-Civil, Family, Juvenile and Criminal in-person, via zoom, remote interpreting (VRI)Law Enforcement Interpreter - interpreter for police interviews/interrogations Conference Interpreter - Expert interpreter for events.Simulcast Live Interpreter - Interpreter for live news, political, and virtual events.WI Supreme Court Registry http://wicourts.gov/services/interpreter/interpreterDetails.htm?interpreterNo=183

Experience

1. Court Certified Spanish Interpreter & Director

   Bylyngo Interpreting & Translation

   Nov 2006 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

   Collaboration with cross-functional teams in the project managements of a Saas development project, including UI/UX designers, full-stack developers, and content creators, fostering a cohesive synergy to achieve project objectives with unwavering precision and adherence to aggressive timelines • Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of translations from our translation partners.• Facilitate continuous localization of software projects at a frequent cadence.• Take ownership of testing localized applications, including bug triaging, assignment, and follow-up with development teams.• Enhance localization operational efficiency by defining and implementing necessary processes to achieve key performance indicator (KPI) objectives.• Manage assigned budget effectively and identify risks, along with implementing mitigation strategies.• Cultivate relationships with internal teams operating in international markets and proactively oversee relevant projects.• Organize special interest groups, if required, to establish internal standards.• Offer solutions and guidance on methodologies for globalizing applications and online services.• Conduct analysis of new features and products to ensure their readiness for international markets.• Collaborate closely with a rapidly growing team of business stakeholders and product leaders.• Engineered and implemented comprehensive staffing plans, expertly aligning departmental requirements with overarching strategic objectives, deftly resolving service quality challenges with unwavering dedication.• Leveraged exceptional negotiation prowess to secure highly favorable rates, terms, and conditions of contracts, optimizing financial outcomes and forging strong partnerships with diverse stakeholders.• Employed a data-driven approach to meticulously analyze and evaluate departmental performance, leveraging actionable insights to drive continuous improvement initiatives and bolster overall operational effectiveness.

Education

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

Skills

• Portuguese
• Community Outreach
• Courts
• Manuals
• Mediation
• Medical Trans
• Terminology
• Criminal Law
• Consecutive Interpretation
• Simultaneous Interpretation
• Intercultural Communication
• Spanish-Speaking
• Translation
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Spanish
• Localization
• Immigration Law
• Public Relations
• Language Teaching
• Proofreading
• Simulcast Interpreting
• Civil
• Public Speaking
• Social Media
• Legal Research
• Editing
• Subtitling
• Language Services
• Linguistics
• Conference Interpreting
• Civil Litigation
• Public Policy
• Transcription
• Transcription & Translation
• Multilingual
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Spanish Translation
• Technical Translation
• Legal Writing