Christopher Thomas
Diego Martin
Summary
Detailed and proactive individual with advanced linguistic knowledge of Spanish and French. Focused on using education to build a career foundation. Degreed in French, Spanish, and International Relations; and eager to expand knowledge and contribute to the productivity of any organization.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Translator
Embassy of Colombia in Trinidad and Tobago
Port of Spain
09.2022 - Current
- English to Spanish / Spanish to English translation services.
- Assist with interpretation when needed.
- Send out verbal notes and other correspondences.
- Attend functions and meetings as support (note-taking and rendering advice).
- Manage the Agenda for the Ambassador.
- Local liaison - finding and providing contacts relevant to the work of the Institution.
- Manage the Embassy's official email.
- Arrange high-level meetings.
- Maintain contact with Protocol Divisions of Governmental and Diplomatic Missions.
Foreign Language and English Tutor
Nex Gen Education
Port of Spain
09.2021 - Current
- Prepared students for Caribbean Secondary Education Council (CSEC) Examinations.
- Monitored students' test and assessment marks to identify areas of improvement and build confidence.
- Helped students evaluate and identify learning objectives and academic goals.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with students to foster an inclusive and welcoming learning environment.
English Language Tutor
Diego Martin Lessons Academy
Diego Martin
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared students for Caribbean Secondary Education Council (CSEC) Examinations.
- Monitored students' test and assessment marks to identify areas of improvement and build confidence.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with students to foster an inclusive and welcoming learning environment.
- Used technological instruction tools to aid student comprehension.
Data Analyst
The Governance Network
Port of Spain
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Generated spreadsheets to enhance the record and presentation of data.
- Participated in requirements meetings and data mapping sessions to understand project needs.
- Analyzed large datasets, drawing meaningful conclusions and providing actionable recommendations.
- Improved data integrity with rigorous auditing and cleansing.
Foreign Language and English Tutor
Diego Martin Lessons Academy
Diego Martin
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Prepared students for Caribbean Secondary Education Council (CSEC) Examinations.
- Monitored students' test and assessment marks to identify areas of improvement and build confidence.
- Helped students evaluate and identify learning objectives and academic goals.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with students to foster an inclusive and welcoming learning environment.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - International Relations
University of the West Indies
Trinidad and Tobago 09.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish and French
University of the West Indies
Trinidad and Tobago 09.2018 - 05.2021
A-Levels - Foreign Language and Literature
St. Mary's College of the Immaculate Conception
Trinidad and Tobago, Port of Spain 09.2016 - 06.2018
O Levels - Foreign Languages and Business
St. Mary's College of the Immaculate Conception
Trinidad and Tobago, Port of Spain 09.2011 - 06.2016
Skills
Polyglot
- English - Native Language
- Spanish - Bilingual Professional Proficiency
- French- Bilingual Professional Proficiency
- Portuguese - Limited Working Proficiency
Hard-working
Diligent
Adaptable - Ability to operate under most, if not all conditions Extreme focus on getting the job done as effectively as possible
Strong leadership skills
General Computer Literacy
Microsoft Proficiency : MS Word, MS Powerpoint, MS Excel
Strong statistical data proficiency
Hobbies
•International Professional Scrabble Player- World English Scrabble Players Association (W.E.S.P.A) Rated Player- Player Rating: 1162
International Achievements thus far :
1.World Youth Scrabble Championship 2013- 83rd
2.World Youth Scrabble Championship 2014- 35th
3.World Youth Scrabble Championship 2016- 21st
4.World Scrabble Championship 2017 - 61st
5.Nairobi International Open 2017- 60th
6.World Scrabble Championship 2021 - 75th
Accomplishments
Trinidad and Tobago National Scrabble Champion (2019)
Issued by Trinidad and Tobago Scrabble Association · Aug 2019
Timeline
Assistant Translator
Embassy of Colombia in Trinidad and Tobago
09.2022 - Current
English Language Tutor
Diego Martin Lessons Academy
09.2022 - 05.2023
Foreign Language and English Tutor
Nex Gen Education
09.2021 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma - International Relations
University of the West Indies
09.2021 - 08.2022
Data Analyst
The Governance Network
08.2021 - 04.2022
Foreign Language and English Tutor
Diego Martin Lessons Academy
09.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish and French
University of the West Indies
09.2018 - 05.2021
A-Levels - Foreign Language and Literature
St. Mary's College of the Immaculate Conception
09.2016 - 06.2018
O Levels - Foreign Languages and Business
St. Mary's College of the Immaculate Conception
09.2011 - 06.2016
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