CHARIS BARKS
Resume and Professional References
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Need an Interpreter in Bolivia?
Resume Updated June 2008
Education: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
LASIR (Latin American Studies / International Relations)
Aug 1988 – Dec 1990
UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA BOLIVIANA
La Paz, Bolivia
Communications / International Relations
Feb 1987 – Dec 1987
CONCORDIA COLLEGE
Moorhead, MN
History / Political Science
Aug 1984 – Dec 1986
AMERICAN COOPERATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
National Honor Society Graduate, May 1984
La Paz, Bolivia
Work Experience:
VPO SERVICIOS BILINGÜES
(VPO Bilingual Services)
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Self-Employed Translator / Interpreter
January 2008 – Present
Registered Translator US Embassy, La Paz, Bolivia, US Consulate, Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Written translation, proofreading and editing of medical, geological, legal, technical, aeronautic, petrochemical, educational, scientific, literary and other types of documents. Verbal interpretation at meetings, seminars, conferences, conventions and other types of events. Voiceovers for radio, television, documentaries and commercials.
Languages: English to Spanish/Spanish to English/Portuguese to Spanish/Portuguese to English TALENTO BILINGUAL SERVICES
Fresno, California, USA
Self-Employed Translator / Interpreter
August 2005 – December 2007
Member American Translator’s Association
Written translation, proofreading and editing of medical, geological, legal, technical, aeronautic, petrochemical, educational, scientific, literary and other types of documents. Verbal interpretation at meetings, seminars, conferences, conventions and other types of events.
Languages: English to Spanish/Spanish to English/Portuguese to Spanish/Portuguese to English VPO SERVICIOS BILINGÜES
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Self-Employed Translator / Interpreter
October 1998 – June 2005
Registered Translator US Embassy, La Paz, Bolivia, US Consulate, Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Written translation, proofreading and editing of medical, geological, legal, technical, aeronautic, petrochemical, educational, scientific, literary and other types of documents. Verbal interpretation at meetings, seminars, conferences, conventions and other types of events. Voiceovers for radio, television, documentaries and commercials.
Languages: English to Spanish/Spanish to English/Portuguese to Spanish/Portuguese to English BUGANVILLAS HOTEL CONDOMINIO
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
http://www.hotelbuganvillas.com
Contract Marketing Consultant
Jan 2000 – Apr 2001
One of the largest 5-star Hotel / Condominium Complexes in South America
Structured and organized new condominium sales and marketing office. Trained sales and customer service personnel (4 people). Defined and carried out sales, publicity and promotional marketing plans for condominium sales and rental, hotel reservations, event services and the hotel’s exclusive social and sports club for non-residents and guests. Designed bilingual promotional brochures and materials. Aided in planning hotel inauguration. Established publicity, press and media relations. EMPRESA MADERERA BERNA
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Head of International Trade, Non-Traditional Wood Species
Feb 1997 – Oct 1997
Restructured and reorganized international lumber and finished wood products sales office, personnel, computerized inventory and sales databases, and the flow of export documentation as directed by new owners/management. Re-trained and reorganized 8 non-traditional lumber sales staff along with the Head of International Trade, Traditional Wood Species. Ensured sales and export staff coordinated closely with forestry engineerings and production personnel to ensure sufficient inventory and timely shipments to international customers. Participated in weekly meetings with management and forestry engineers. Met monthly with owners/managers of other lumber companies and members of the Bolivian Chamber of Forestry to analyze and ensure accurate understanding of Bolivia's new "Ley Forestal" (Forestry Law) as this industry had just recently been capitalized in January 1997. BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Houston CRE c/o BVNA, INC.
Houston, Texas, USA
http://www.bureauveritas.com
Houston CRE Supervisor / Commercial Analyst
Feb 1995 – Sep 1995
Supervised personnel and export inspection staff to ensure the timely, accurate and proper conduct of export inspections and documentation, most of which were under international government contracts. Cultivated relationships with new and existing customers. Hired and trained office staff and contracted/trained export inspectors concerning company policies and procedures, Quality Assurance manual and procedures, export inspections and documentation. Reported to and coordinated all inspection documentation Miami CRE Manager and staff, as well as Stamford Human Resources Office. CRISIS INTERVENTION OF HOUSTON, A United Way Agency
Houston, TX 77098
http://www.crisishotline.org
Hispanic Outreach Coordinator
Aug 1993 – Feb 1995
Responsible for the operation and expansion of the Spanish Crisis Hotline, recruitment of bilingual volunteers, committee members and directors, and promotion of Spanish Hotline services. Developed and implemented promotional strategies involving extensive public speaking, presentations at fairs and expositions, television and radio appearances, and print promotions. Made over 125 speeches and presentations in English and Spanish, at companies, civic groups, churches, schools, social service agencies, law enforcement agencies, and television and radio audiences. Enlisted cooperation and coordination with the police and fire departments, mayor’s office, city council, churches, companies, governmental agencies and non-profit agencies. CETRO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Houston, TX 77042
International Trade Services Coordinator
Apr 1991 – Oct 1992 Houston, Oct 1992 - May 1993 Miami Projects in Houston - Texas, Miami - Florida, Mexico City and Cancun - Mexico
Designed and presented service proposals and international bids. Negotiated national and international purchase / sales trade contracts. Supervised and coordinated quotes, purchasing, financing, freight forwarding, inspections, customs, suppliers, public and media relations, and other general services for national and international customers including oil companies, hotels, marinas, golf courses, etc. In Miami responsible specifically for project coordination between purchasing agents, freight forwarders, import/export agents; payments to suppliers through international letters of credit; assignment and control of ocean, air and land shipments from manufacturers worldwide to the construction sites; status reports to main office and customers’ personnel; translation and interpretation as needed.
Community Involvement: Sigma Delta Pi, National Spanish Honor Society http://www.sigmadeltapi.org
USAID Leadership Center of the Americas - Trainer
Houston Inter-American Chamber of Commerce http://www.cityofhouston.com/areachambers.htm
Houston Bolivian Association, Board of Directors http://www.kantutahouston.com
Hispanic Women in Leadership, Houston http://www.hwil.org
Houston Citizens Police Academy Graduate http://www.houstontx.gov/police/vip_hcpa.htm
Houston Police (HPD)Command Officers Association, HPD Mental Health Association
HPD Positive Interaction Programs, HPD Women’s Advisory Group
United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast http://www.uwtgc.org
Santa Cruz International Women’s Association
Operation Smile – Volunteer Interpreter http://www.operationsmile.org
Excerpts from Letters of Reference:
(Other References Available Upon Request)
Charis spends the majority of her time fulfilling speaking engagements and believes that increasing a person's awareness of services available increases their ability to combat loss of hope... David Jobe
Supervisor, Crisis Hotline of Houston
Ms. Barks has dedicated herself to the improvement of community life. Through compassion and understanding she has positively influenced many people. Most apparent is her positive attitude and her ability to motivate others. Manuel F. Zamora
President, Houston Police Department Police Command Officers Association
Charis... your contributions will help us give hope for a renewed life to people whom, unfortunately, have suffered injuries as a consequence of criminal acts. Rhea Borda, U.S. Consul, Santa Cruz, Bolivia
President, Jessika Borda Foundation for Victims of Delinquency, Santa Cruz, Bolivia
[Charis] consistently displayed an enthusiasm and sense of responsibility seldom seen in the average employee. She often went beyond what was expected of her... Alan R. Parrish
Sergeant, Houston Police Department
Charis provides high quality services responding to requests in a very punctual manner and maintaining the confidentiality of our documents at all times. Bruno Alarcon
Citibank N.A., Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Charis completed our legal documentation even more quickly than expected and this was one of the factors that contributed to the success of our presentation... Jay Sánchez
Professional References
Updated January 2008
TRANSLATION AGENCIES / PEER TRANSLATORS
ANNETTE CHANGALA, INC.
Attn: Annette Changala
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Tel: 949-547-2659
Email: kelchas@hotmail.com
READY LANGUAGE
Attn: Debbie Ready
Beverly Hills, CA
Tel: 949-940-8944
Fax: 949-940-8946
Email: dready123@aol.com
ACE Medical Transport & Translations
3120 Medlock Bridge Suite E120
Norcross, GA 30071
Tel: 678-969-0007
Fax: 678-969-0447
ARC INTERPRETING
Attn: José Luis Donayre
400 N. Tustin Ave. Suite 215
Santa Ana, CA 92705
TEL: 714-604-7852
FAX: 714-564-8306
LANGUAGE USA
Attn: Ruth Alvarado
440 Louisiana Ste. 1375
Houston, TX 77002
Tel: 888-292-3405
http://www.languageusa.com
EK HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
Attn: Sharon Sun
Interpretation / CE Coordinator
Marketing Communications Sales Assistant
992 S. De Anza Blvd., Suite 101
San Jose, CA 95129
Phone: (408) 973-0888 x131
Toll Free: (877) 861-1595 x131
Fax: (408) 973-2508
ssun@ekhealth.com
TERREL CRAVENHO & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Interpreting, Translations & Transcriptions
Attn: Rebecca Terrel, President
1751 N. Milburn Avenue
Fresno, CA 93722
559.275.YADA (9232)
559.271-8237 Local
559.271.8651 Fax
559.360.9705 Mobile
866.738.0605 Toll Free
www.LanguageSite.Biz
TERRY VOJDANI
Translator
73 Clark Terrace
5023 S.A. Australia
Phone: (61-8) 82442084
terry.vojdani@gmail.com
MIRALLES, ENRIQUE
(US Embassy Registered Translator)
Hamacas Calle La Chonta #2350
Santa Cruz, BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-3-342-1085
emiralles@cotas.com.bo
OMNITRANS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Attn: Maria Hernandez
San Diego, CA
Tel: 619-334-2031
Fax: 619-448-8626
Email: maria@omnitrans1.com
Website: www.omnitrans1.com
STOPS, INC.
Attn: Harold Carvajal
Vendor Development
Phone: 866-285-5649 ext 1145
Fax: 866-285-5648
www.stopsinc.com
NON-PROFIT and/or NON-GOVERNMENTAL
AID TO ARTISANS
Tammy Rubin de Celis
Calle Victor Sangines #2866
La Paz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-2-241-1668
Phone: 591-2-214-5003
CARE BOLIVIA
Nurit Rubin de Celis, Milton Mariaca
Pasaje Jáuregui #2248
Entre Fernando Guachalla y Rosendo Gutierrez
La Paz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-2-244-3030
CARE BOLIVIA
Paula Mendez
Urbarí – Calle Barachavi #431, Esq. Panantí
Santa Cruz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-3-355-6262
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
Cecilia Zumaran
Av. Arce # 2678 Esq. Gosalvez
La Paz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-2-243-2631
CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL
William Powers, Robin Mitchell
Calle 13 No. 8008, Calacoto
Casilla Postal 13593
La Paz, Bolivia
Phone: 011-591-2-279-7827
CRISIS HOTLINE OF HOUSTON
(A United Way Agency)
David Jobe, Pat Whitten-Legé
3015 Richmond Ave. Ste. 120
Houston, TX 77098
Phone: 713-527-9864
FUNDACIÓN AMIGOS DE LA NATURALEZA
(THE FRIENDS OF NATURE FOUNDATION)
Richard Vaca, Catalina Rivadeneira
Doble Via a La Guardia Km. 7 ½
Santa Cruz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-3-355-6800
MARRIAGE MENTORING MINISTRIES
Ron McLain, Executive Director
P.O. Box 3571
Pinedale, CA 93650
Phone: 559-431-6664
ron@growyourmarriage.com
PACT, INC.
1200 18th Street, NW., Suite 350
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 466-5666
Fax: (202) 466-5669
http://www.pactlac.org
PACT, INC. In Bolivia:
Calle Miguel de Cervantes N° 2725, Sopocachi
La Paz, Bolivia
Phone: (591) 2 - 241-8992
Fax: (591) 2 - 241-2262
http://www.pactworld.org
PLAN INTERNATIONAL
Dr. José Luis Quiroga
Rosa María Durán
Calle Musani #65 entrando Av. Banzer
Santa Cruz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-3-333-5362
U.S. CONSULATE
Rhea Borda, Consular Agent
Av. Roque Aguilera
Santa Cruz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-3-351-3477
US DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE
Natural Resource Conservation Service
Denise Decker, Program Analyst
Special Studies Team
Washington, DC
Phone: 202-690-0648
U.S. EMBASSY BOLIVIA
Tabby Saenz
Av. Arce #2780 Sopocachi
La Paz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-2-243-3297 and 3697
WWF – WORLD WILDLIFE FEDERATION
Nicole Martinez
Barrio Fleig Calle Los Pitones # 2070
Santa Cruz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-3-345-9355 and 342-9714
OIL & GAS
BRITISH GAS
(BG Bolivia Corporation)
Regina Justiniano, Cristina Núñez, Maira Montaño
4º Anillo – Roca y Coronado
Santa Cruz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-3-355-0000
EMPRESA PETROLERA CHACO S.A.
Roger Bazan, Jalidah Saavedra
Centro Empresarial Equipetrol Piso 6
Santa Cruz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-3-345-3700
EBR – EMPRESA BOLIVIANA DE REFINACIÓN
René Meriles
Final Santos Dumont
Santa Cruz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-3-358-6888
INTERGAS
Osvaldo Urquidi, Hernán Navas
Ant. Carretera a Cochabamba Km. 2 ½
Santa Cruz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-3-353-2000
IPE BOLIVIA
Miguel Ferrufino
Equipetrol Calle 2 Este #20
Santa Cruz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-3-332-6450
KAISER SERVICIOS SRL
Lenny Gutierrez
Andres Manso #284
Santa Cruz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-3-333-0854
PARKER DRILLING
Patricia Carreras
Km 8 ½ Carretera Virgen de Cotoca
Santa Cruz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-3-346-4466
TOTAL EXPLORATION PRODUCTION BOLIVIE
Maria Teresa Ovando, Patricia Garcia
Centro Empresarial Equipetrol Piso 5
Santa Cruz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-3-343-3636
WCS – WELL CONTROL SCHOOL
Julio César Giménez
Av. La Salle #2620 Esq. Storni
Santa Cruz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-3-339-3049
WILD WELL CONTROL / WCS
Fernando Borgert
2202 Oil Center Court
Houston, TX 77073
FINANCIAL / LEGAL / MEDICAL / TECHNICAL
BUGANVILLAS HOTEL CONDOMINIO
Eduardo Vega, General Manager
Av. Roca y Coronado #901
Santa Cruz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-3-355-1212
CITIBANK
Bruno Alarcón
Monseñor Rivero
Esq. Plaza del Estudiante
Santa Cruz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-3-334-6333
COLINAS DEL URUBÓ
Oscar Foianini Landivar
Mario Foianini Landivar
Colinas del Urubó
Santa Cruz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-3-322-8451
EVENTUS
Midory Takeda
Calle La Paz #290
Santa Cruz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-3-334-2999
EPICENTRO Magazine
Carolina Clark
Equipetrol Calle 4 Este #23
Santa Cruz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-3-336-4793
INFORCASA
Carlos Miguel Gagliardi Wakeham
Calle 8 Oeste #24 Barrio Las Palmas
Santa Cruz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-3-358-4370
ITC
Mario Bruun
2º Anillo Esq. 21 de Mayo
Santa Cruz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-3-333-0099
MILOS INTERNATIONAL
José Luis Noya
Hotel Los Tajibos Depto. 4001
Santa Cruz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-2-214-5976
SPORTS RESOURCE GROUP
Attn: Jerry Cosgrove
212 S Belmont Road
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Tel: 1-888-690-0100
Email: cosgrove@lactate.com
URENDA ABOGADOS
Juan Carlos Urenda
Calle Rafael Peña #222 Esq. 21 de Mayo
Santa Cruz – BOLIVIA
Phone: 591-3-336-7788
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