Maria L Gustafson - 100% Bilingual - Also French
Certified Translator/ Interpreter/ Language Professor PhD - Cooperative, professional, accurate, punctual, experienced. More than 30 years iin the field.
STRENGTHS
· Native Spanish speaker (Argentina) / Native English speaker
· Outstanding command of Castilian Spanish & Latin American Spanish
· Expert interaction with people
· Marketing Strategies Training in Madrid and
strategies
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Preschool – Middle & Elementary – Georgetown, Washington D.C.
International Baccalaureate – Lincoln High School, Buenos Aires, AR.
American & British College – Buenos Aires, AR. Certified Translator - Catholic University (Master Degree)
English Professor - Tulane University (Doctorate Degree)
Simultaneous Interpreter (Post University degree)
Government Interpretation Institute
Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois
Several courses and practice on American Legislation
Loyola University, San Diego, California
Several courses and practice on American Legislation
Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
Several courses and practice on American Legislation
University of Berkey, Kent, United Kingdom
The Anglo-Saxon Law & Common Law Rules & Regulations
Bergen University, Germany (6-month scholarship)
LABOR BACKGROUND
q Assistant for American Express, Pepsi Co, and The First National Bank of Boston (executive bilingual assistant)
q Spanish and ESL tutoring in Rockford and Belvidere. Spanish for educators, paramedics, nurses, ER’s staff, Early Childhood staff and specific training.
Q RVC – TOEFL Instructor. Spanish for EMTs staff, paramedics and nurses. Translators & Interpreters Course, American Phonetics for foreign students.
Shorthand
Typing: 75 words/ minute
Accuracy
Interaction
She was extremely quick, and she made the process very simple. I look forward to referring her to other Argentina visa applicants.
Good to work with. Payment on time. Will work with her again.
Maria was efficient, fast and reliable. Her expertise in the legal area came in really handy since she was translating a Power of Attorney. Was very amenable to me calling and explained her choices. Wonderful to work with. Will do so again in the future.
Thanks, was an excellent and fast work.
q Christopher Baber wrote:
I couldn’t be happier with the service I received from Mrs. Gustafson. The communication and professional manner in which Mrs. Gustafson worked with me to achieve my needs was way beyond what I expected. She was very professional, and completed my project much sooner that I had expected. I would have absolutely no problem in recommending her for any project you might have. Her price was very competitive, and the quality of her work was outstanding. I’m very happy to have done business with her, and will do so again should I ever need translation services in the future.
Thank you very much, you made something which I was sort of dreading dealing with a real pleasure. I really do appreciate it!
Member of:
The Huntley Chamber of Commerce, IL.
ATA: American Translators Association
American Translators' Bar Association
Aurora Judicial Center, IL.
Belvidere Courthouse, IL.
Breast Cancer Center, Rockford, IL.
Department of Foreign Affairs, USA
DIOCESES OF ROCKFORD, IL
Elgin Judicial Center, IL.
Elgin Mental Health Center Interpreter
Kane County Judicial Center, IL.
Rockford Memorial Hospital Interpreter, IL
Saint Charles’ Juvenile Justice Center, IL.
Saint Anthony’s Medical Center, IL.
Swedish American Hospital Interpreter, IL
UN: United Nations Translators' Team Member, NY
Waukegan Courthouse, IL.
Winnebago County Courthouse, IL.
(No room for more Labor Background or more Testimonials)
Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to touch base with me.
I would appreciate your feedback. Thank you very much.
Maria Gustafson
PS. References at your disposal.
