TRACEY AZLYN

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EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION & AWARDS

ATIO Certified Translator ES-EN
Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario, Ottawa, ON
Master of Arts (Spanish)
University of Western Ontario, London, ON
Diploma in Honours Standing (Dean’s List), Spanish Language & Literature
University of Western Ontario, London, ON
Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera (Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language) Level II, Cervantes Institute, Ministry of Education of Spain
Curso de Lengua y Cultura Españolas (Spanish Language and Culture Course)
Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
Dorothy Turville Travelling Fellowship
University of Western Ontario, London, ON
Bachelor of Arts (Economics)
University of Western Ontario, London, ON / 2005
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1995

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Translator
Cross Cultural Learner Centre and Freelance, London, ON / December 2002 – Present

·  Perform Spanish to English translations, including professional credentials, legal and medical documents and immigration documents.

Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Western Ontario, London, ON / September 2001 – April 2003

·  Taught Spanish 002 – Intensive Beginner’s Spanish

·  Received USC Teaching Honour Roll Award for the highest student evaluation among Spanish instructors (2002, 2003)

·  Nominated for UWO Graduate Teaching Award by students (2002, 2003)

Graduate Research Assistant
University of Western Ontario, London, ON / April – August 2002

·  As part of a team, developed curriculum for interactive multimedia laboratory components for First and Second Year Spanish courses; the programs are now accessed by hundreds of students each year and are an integral evaluative tool

Money-Out Administrator
Canada Life Securities, London, ON / March 2001 – June 2003
April 1998 – August 1999

·  Performed large volumes of time-sensitive transactions for customers participating in group retirement and savings plans, while observing multiple daily deadlines

Library and Research Assistant
Cross Cultural Learner Centre, London, ON / December 1992 – August 1994

·  Developed new circulation system in the Global Education Resource Library

·  Produced Global Education tools and resources, including an annotated bibliography of all library resources, country fact sheets and an interactive Global Education game

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WORK HISTORY

Online Customer Support Representative and Community Leader
Rogers Media, London, ON / September 2004 – Present

·  Moderate talk forums for Chatelaine.com, troubleshoot technical problems, involved in database management for multiple Rogers Media websites

Administrative Assistant
City of Hamilton - Public Health and Community Services, Hamilton, ON / June 2004 – Present

·  Perform office administration for Outreach Coordinators and Public Health Nurses working in the Mental Health and Street Outreach Program, participate in special projects with other Public Health programs

Receptionist
Comcare Health Services, London, ON / August 2000 – March 2001

·  Performed office administration for London Branch and National Head Office

·  Responsible for shipping/receiving and payroll distribution

Bookseller
Smithbooks and Chapters Inc., London, ON / September 1994 – April 1997

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Conversation Circles Facilitator and Host
Settlement and Integration Services Organization, Hamilton, Ontario / March 2004 – March 2005

·  Facilitated weekly meetings with ESL students of all levels

·  Host Program Participant paired with a newcomer, meeting weekly to practice English and help make community integration a smoother process

Co-ordinator, Annual Graduate Conference, On Distortion
Department of Modern Languages, University of Western Ontario, London, ON / July 2002 – April 2003

·  As part of a team, coordinated a 4-day literary conference that involved fundraising, volunteer recruitment and management, adherence to strict budgets and all other necessary arrangements for guest speakers and presenters

Producer
UWO Spanish Theatre Group, London, ON / 2001 - 2003

·  Involved with all behind-the-scenes production including publicity, fundraising and all logistics issues

Botany Laboratory Assistant - Canadian Crossroads International Volunteer
Universidad de Loja, Loja, Ecuador
Agrarian Operations Assistant - Canadian Crossroads International Volunteer
Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería, Puyo, Ecuador / May – June 1997
July – August 1997

REFERENCES

Available upon request