CHANDANA DAS
Royersford
Summary
Freelance interpreter specializing in Bengali and Hindi, delivering services across legal, medical, business, and community sectors since 2022. Expertise includes court hearings, depositions, and healthcare interpretation. Collaborated with non-profit organizations to enhance community outreach initiatives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Interpreter
Language Services Associates Inc.
Philadelphia
09.2024 - Current
- Maintained 99% accuracy in interpretation, adhering to National Standards of Practice.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Enhanced communication between clients and non-English speakers by providing accurate translations in real-time conversations for on-site interpretation assignments.
- Improved patient outcomes in healthcare settings by facilitating clear communication between medical professionals and non-English-speaking patients.
- Facilitated communication between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers.
- Developed cultural competency skills through ongoing education in cross-cultural communication techniques.
Freelance Interpreter
MPC Interpretation Inc
Philadelphia
07.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail, ensuring high-quality, error-free translations.
- Facilitated effective communication by interpreting conversations from source to target language.
- Executed consecutive interpretation during court hearings and legal proceedings to support legal clarity.
Freelance Interpreter
Avante Language Services
Philadelphia
08.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated deep understanding of cultural nuances to ensure accurate, contextually relevant translations.
- Facilitated communication between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers.
- Adhered to ethical codes to protect information confidentiality.
- Interpreted verbal conversations between individuals with limited English proficiency.
Freelance Interpreter
Nationalities Services
Philadelphia
08.2022 - Current
- Interpreted conversations and materials from the source language to the target language, facilitating effective communication and understanding.
- Attended meetings and court proceedings, providing simultaneous interpretation, and maintaining confidentiality.
- Collaborated with a team of interpreters to ensure consistent, high-quality interpretations, resulting in positive feedback from clients.
- Facilitated effective communication between healthcare professionals and patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Maintained ethical standards to protect client confidentiality, and sensitive information.
- Provided interpretation services for non-English speaking patients during medical appointments, ensuring accurate communication in English and Bengali/Hindi.
Senior QA Analyst
Rubicon Solutions Inc
Houston
07.2019 - 12.2023
- Implemented test plans for functional and non-functional testing of client applications.
- Executed and documented test approaches, plans, and scenarios according to quality management processes.
- Collaborated with designers, developers, and business SMEs to ensure project quality delivery.
- Supported continuous improvement of quality management practices including defect management and integration testing.
QA Consultant
IT Consultants
Philadelphia
07.1997 - 05.2019
- Identified and tracked software defects reported by customers during testing cycles.
- Performed root cause analysis to determine underlying causes of identified defects.
- Calibrated and validated laboratory equipment to ensure operational accuracy.
- Executed visual inspections of finished products to maintain quality standards.
- Monitored compliance with safe operating procedures and clean area mandates.
- Investigated questionable test results and reported findings for corrective actions.
- Ensured proper version control throughout development lifecycle to maintain project integrity.
Education
Master of Arts - Political Science
University of Calcutta
IndiaSkills
- Simultaneous and consecutive interpretation
- Cultural competency
- Medical and legal terminology
- Remote and onsite interpretation
Timeline
Freelance Interpreter
Language Services Associates Inc.
09.2024 - Current
Freelance Interpreter
MPC Interpretation Inc
07.2024 - Current
Freelance Interpreter
Avante Language Services
08.2022 - Current
Freelance Interpreter
Nationalities Services
08.2022 - Current
Senior QA Analyst
Rubicon Solutions Inc
07.2019 - 12.2023
QA Consultant
IT Consultants
07.1997 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Political Science
University of Calcutta
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