Keith Fleming

Keith J. Fleming ​MA, MA ​- - Professional Experience Spanish-English Translator/Interpreter Freelance - Barcelona, Spain Freelance - Philadelphia, PA ● ● ● Sept. 2018 - Present May 2008 – Dec. 2012 Interpreted Spanish and English in a wide variety of settings, including hospitals, schools, businesses, and mental health institutions. Interpreted under oath in Administrative law hearings for Workers Compensation, Unemployment and the Social Security Administration as well as for the National Labor Relations Board, the U.S. Attorney and the Criminal Justice Center. Translated, analyzed and ensured the clarity of a wide range of government, business and educational documents. Writer of Commercial Fiction Freelance - Barcelona, Spain ● May 2016 - Sept. 2018 Took a two year sabbatical to move to Spain and write, edit and polish a 70,000 word work of commercial fiction. Talent Acquisition Manager American Association for Cancer Research - Philadelphia, PA Jan. 2013 - May 2016 Human Resource Recruiter Senior Human Resource Intern July 2013 – Jan. 2015 Jan. 2013 – July 2013 ● ● ● ● Managed full cycle recruiting process for positions ranging from entry-level to senior management. Performed in person and online behaviorally based interviews. Performed trainings, presentations and educational sessions for all employees. Updated, edited and completely revised Employee Handbook and trained entire staff on policies and procedures. Implemented a comprehensive, evidence-based candidate evaluation and interview process, which included intelligence testing and personality assessment.. K​EITH​ F​LEMING​ 2 Bilingual DUI Evaluator ​Feb. 2011 – July 2013 Resources for Human Development - King of Prussia, PA ● ● Performed comprehensive drug and alcohol interviews in English and Spanish to assess DUI offenders for treatment needs. Translated company forms and collaborated as a team to develop assessment and tracking tools in English and Spanish. Adjunct Professor, Spanish ​Sept. 2011 – June 2013 Community College of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA ● ● Designed curriculum and taught classes of up to 27 students in an introductory Spanish course. Utilized multimedia, counseling skills and a variety of teaching methods to promote student retention and development. Bilingual Child Protective Services Investigator ​May 2005 – May 2008 New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services - Camden, NJ ● ● ● Interviewed, assessed and investigated culturally diverse, high-risk families in Spanish and English in the most violent city in the United States. Removed children from abusive homes, performed case management, supervised visitation and home visits for families in Spanish and English. Developed multitasking, leadership, mediation and team-building skills in a fast-paced, demanding environment. Education Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology Sept. 2012 La Salle University 4.0 GPA in coursework including Interviewing and Listening, Abnormal Psychology, Career Counseling, Assessment, Human Behavior, Statistics and Research Methodology, Program Evaluation, and Counseling. Master of Arts, Bilingual/Bicultural Studies La Salle University Sept. 2009 K​EITH​ F​LEMING​ 3 3.92 GPA in courses primarily taught in Spanish including Dynamics of Cross Cultural Communication, Hispanic Culture, Translation and Advanced Grammar and Syntax. Master’s thesis in sociolinguistics. Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Temple University Home-stay semester abroad in Spain University of Barcelona Jan. 2005 Jan. 2005 Spring 2004 Skills and Affiliations ● ● ● ● ● Superior written and verbal communication skills. Extensive computer experience in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Attained complete professional fluency in Spanish as a non-native speaker through an intensive self-education program. Created more than 15,000 vocabulary flash cards and studied Spanish language and culture through print and audio books, films and television. Certified Medical Interpreter through Bridging the Gap and Health Federation of Philadelphia. Classically trained pianist interested in education, physical fitness, traveling, yoga, gymnastics, tennis, cooking and reading.