MARIA L. MALAVE
9209 Seminole Blvd. Unit 100
Seminole, FL 33772
Phone (727)851-3168
mmalavep@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Offer my professional services within the areas of translation and transcription of documents, all administrative and clerical duties, as well as being part of a solid company with success in these fields.
EMPLOYMENT
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE 2/2010 –PRESENT
U.S. Census Bureau SEMINOLE, FL
Completion of different surveys as requested, complying with specific time frame goals for completion and ensuring public understanding and participation. Direct contact with public at all times.
TRANSCRIPTIONIST/TRANSLATOR 07/2005-PRESENT
Self Employed SEMINOLE, FL
Transcription and translation of depositions both in English and Spanish for the VA Hospital. Job entails recording, translation and transcription of government hearings and administrative board of investigations.
RECEPTIONIST/OFFICE ASSISTANT 11/2008-02/2010
FLORIDA GROWTH REALTY, INC. CLEARWATER, FL
In charge of handling all incoming calls, direct assistance to the President, internet searching for properties in the real estate market, distribution of incoming and outgoing correspondence and all office duties as required.
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 3/2006-8/2011
FEMA SAN JUAN, PR
Establishing and maintaining relationships with the general public, news media, congressional officials, Dept. of Homeland Security and other federal agencies and or community groups in order to communicate and distribute program information to ensure an understanding of the agency’s task and functions, all under a tight time line and high pressure.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 6/2006 - 3/2008
San Juan de la Cruz Church SAN JUAN, PR
Clerical and administrative duties, switchboard, customer service and direct assistant to Priest and Accountant. Maintain and update financial data on all fund raising activities, handled all funds and deposits accordingly.
COURT REPORTER/TRANSCRIPTIONIST 10/2002 -6/2009
HS Reporting Services CAGUAS, PR
Recording and transcription, both in English and in Spanish, of depositions in legal court proceedings. Totally responsible for the account of the Veterans Hospital in Puerto Rico, which entailed recording, translation and transcription of depositions, government EEOC hearings and administrative boards of investigations.
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR 12/ 1989-12/1994
Pearle Vision Centers of PR SAN JUAN, PR
Responsible for all recruiting and documentation within the Human Resources Department and liaison between Headquarters in Dallas, TX and Puerto Rico. In charge of all benefit coordination for over 200 employees, keeping control of payroll costs and benefits and direct supervision of employees within the administrative staff.
EDUCATION
Associate Degree Bilingual Secretary 08/1984 - 06/1986
Ponce Vocational School,
Ponce PR
High School Diploma 08/1981- 05/1984
Ponce High School Ponce, PR
SKILLS
• Fully bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Computer literate (Word Perfect, Word, Excel, Internet, Outlook, Express Scribe, Time Stamp)
• Fast and accurate typing (65 wpm)
• Experience in transcription and translation of legal documents in English and Spanish
• Switchboard and Reception Front Operations
• Handling of transcription equipment
• Notary Public in the State of Florida
• Registered Member of Dun and Bradstreet
• Certifications on Privacy Act and PII
REFERENCES
Can be furnished upon request.