Desirée Sudarsan
Carapichaima
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, adept at time management and problem-solving. Passionate about fostering effective communication across diverse cultures and committed to delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments. Extensive background in research, project development, digital marketing and translation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Association Of Caribbean States (ACS)
03.2024 - Current
- Prepare and dispatch letters, verbal notes, circular notes, concept notes and documents in the three (3) official languages of the ACS; English, Spanish and French.
- Complete Rapporteur Reports and Executive Summaries of the ACS official meetings in compliance with established Agreements.
- Assist in the preparation of speeches and presentations for the Secretary General to deliver at ACS official meetings and events related to Trade, Transport and Sustainable Development.
- Research, compile and analyse data relayed in the thematic areas of the Directorate for Trade, Transport and Sustainable Development.
- Assist in the research development of project proposals according to international and any guidelines established by the Secretariat.
- Provide translation of documents.
Educational Supervisor/Director of Student Affairs
Tres Language and Education Institute
01.2019 - 03.2024
- Designed and managed company's website and social media accounts, averaging 35% follower growth across all platforms.
- Designed and taught 6 month beginner level language courses for Spanish, French and English.
- Launched charity program teaching English to 150 Venezuelan migrants.
- Launched Culture Club and coordinated and planned annual charity events and activities.
- Translated documents and interpreted conversations in Spanish, French and English.
- Manage files and records staff and students as well as conduct registration and orientation for
students. - Plan, formulate and assess goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational
objectives and performance standards.
Spanish and French Teacher
St. Mary’s College
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Facilitated learning of Spanish language and French language.
- Launched and coordinated Modern Languages and Culture Club.
- Prepared 100+ comprehensive lessons plans and tests for online and hybrid learning.
Freelance Translator/Interpreter
Self-employed
01.2014 - 05.2023
- Translated documents into English, Spanish and French.
- Translated COVID-19 related publications and documents from English to Spanish for the Ministry of Communication T&T.
- Interpreted for the USNS Comfort Medical Mission to Trinidad in 2019.
- Interpreted for the 3rd International Conference of "La Asociación de Historia Económica del Caribe" (AHEC) in 2015.
Spanish/English/Literature Teacher
St. Augustine Community College
09.2015 - 08.2020
- Taught Spanish, English Language and Literature.
Team Liaison and Interpreter and Translator
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Served as team liaison and translator for FIFA appointed Match Commissioner at World Cup qualifier played in Trinidad against Honduras in 2017.
- Coordinated activities and interpreted for Spanish speaking football teams and match officials at CONCACAF Under 20 Women’s Tournament in 2018.
- Attended pre-match and post-match football meetings to provide accurate consecutive translations of conversations between members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Minor International Relations
University of The West Indies
St. Augustine, Trinidad And Tobago02.2021
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph's Convent Port-of-Spain
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad And Tobago06.2012
Skills
- Multilingual Proficiency
- Language Interpretation and Translation
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Data Analysis using R software
- Social Media Management
- Research and Project Development
- Microsoft Office
- Event Planning and Coordination
Accomplishments
- Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera DELE Nivel C1
- Diplôme D’Études en Langue Française DELF B2
- Global Governance Program Certificate
- International Law
- International Politics
- Mini- MBA Program Certificate
- Finance and Accounting
- Strategy and Operations
- Marketing and Communications
- Human Resource Management
- Economics and International Business
- Essential Management Skills
Cervantes Institute, Madrid, Spain
French Ministry of Education
International Business Management Institute Berlin, Germany (05/2021-07/2021)
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Advanced
C1
French
Upper intermediate
B2
Portuguese
Intermediate
B1
German
Intermediate
B1
Korean
Elementary
A2
Chinese (Mandarin)
Beginner
A1
Japanese
Beginner
A1
Hindi
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Research Assistant
Association Of Caribbean States (ACS)
03.2024 - Current
Spanish and French Teacher
St. Mary’s College
08.2020 - 08.2023
Educational Supervisor/Director of Student Affairs
Tres Language and Education Institute
01.2019 - 03.2024
Team Liaison and Interpreter and Translator
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association
08.2017 - 09.2019
Spanish/English/Literature Teacher
St. Augustine Community College
09.2015 - 08.2020
Freelance Translator/Interpreter
Self-employed
01.2014 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Minor International Relations
University of The West Indies
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph's Convent Port-of-Spain
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