Felicitas Giddens
St Albans Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Personable and adaptable with strong grasp of English & Spanish language nuances and cultural subtleties, ensuring effective communication. Possesses comprehensive understanding of linguistic principles and fluency in English and Spanish, facilitating accurate and efficient interpretation. Dedicated to bridging language barriers and enhancing mutual understanding. I am passionate about languages, particularly Spanish -which I am very lucky it is my mother tongue. Personally I think it should be given more importance as part of learning curriculum here in NZ since it's the official language in more than 20 countries around the world and spoken by more than 500 million people. I find the fact that St Margaret's College is offering this wonderful opportunity very beneficial in so many aspects: being able to communicate with more people promoting peace and cultural understanding among others.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Online Measures Ltd
01.2019 - Current
- Helping tradesmen find the right QS to measure their projects
- Customise quotation for every measure requirement within24 hours
- Online marketing thru social media platforms
- Invoicing and banking
Office Assistant Manager
Fresh Choice Merivale, Christchurch
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Manage the documentation and filing systems to ensure that all information is recorded correctly
- Answer any phone queries and/or direct them to appropriate person as required
- Accounts payable, ensure that payments are correctly received and complete daily balance management
- Prepare GPs (Gross Profit Margins) for every store department on a weekly basis
- Prepare daily checkout/lotto balancing and banking
- Invoice reconciliation/processing
Receptionist and Administrative Assistant
Alpine Health and Fitness, Queenstown
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Manage inventory and re-stock supplies on a monthly basis to ensure uninterrupted service is provided
- Resolve customer inquiries in an efficient and effective manner
- Accounts payable, make sure member are up to date with their weekly payments
- Advise clients on latest promotions and offers and suggest new fitness programs
- Various administrative and customer service tasks as required
Spanish-English Interpreter/ translator Coordinator
South African Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina
02.2004 - 08.2008
- Assisted business entrepreneurs from South Africa during their visits in Argentina by greeting them upon arrival at the airport on behalf of the Embassy Commercial Department
- Accommodation assessment, making sure all their needs were met at all times
- Visiting different agricultural exhibitions around the country, coordinating as well as scheduling meetings and events, booking and organising airfares, accommodation and transfers, proofreading contract translations and monitoring all parties involved were pleased when closing business agreements
- Financial administration and budget setting allocated by the Embassy Commercial Department providing detailed reports accordingly
Education
Technical and Science Translator and Interpreter - Spanish – English
Institute of Higher Education Olga Cossettini
Rosario ArgentinaDiploma - International Business and Marketing
Universidad Interamericana
Argentina01-2001
Diploma - French language
01.1999
High School Diploma - Communications
01.1995
Skills
- I am a Spanish native speaker
- My values aligned very well with school values
- I am very flexible and bubbly person yet very committed when taking a new challenge such us a new role
- I have a very approachable and discreet nature and would absolutely thrive in helping young ladies learn Spanish, a total privilege for me!
OTHER ATTRIBUTES
Fluent/Proficiency in English, Spanish and French
OTHER ATTRIBUTES
- Full Clean Class1 Drivers License
- NZ Citizen
Timeline
Manager
Online Measures Ltd
01.2019 - Current
Office Assistant Manager
Fresh Choice Merivale, Christchurch
01.2017 - 01.2019
Receptionist and Administrative Assistant
Alpine Health and Fitness, Queenstown
01.2009 - 01.2010
Spanish-English Interpreter/ translator Coordinator
South African Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina
02.2004 - 08.2008
Diploma - French language
High School Diploma - Communications
Technical and Science Translator and Interpreter - Spanish – English
Institute of Higher Education Olga Cossettini
Diploma - International Business and Marketing
Universidad Interamericana
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