Zafer Sümer

• Consulted specialized dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to identify closest equivalents for nuanced terminology, words and phrases.
• Reviewed news and current events in international publications, translating relevant information for leaders.
• Conferred with subject matter experts and other colleagues to establish precise understanding of specialized concepts.
• Replicated flow, style and overall meaning of original texts.
• Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
• Prepared detailed notes per client specifications, assisting in business meetings and proposal presentations.
• Researched cultural etiquette and specific use of slang words.
• Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
• Translated emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.

• Conferred with subject matter experts and other colleagues to establish precise understanding of specialized concepts.
• Consulted specialized dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to identify closest equivalents for nuanced terminology, words and phrases.
• Replicated flow, style and overall meaning of original texts.
• Communicated effectively with clients to establish scope and requirements of translation, following up after submission of work to confirm satisfaction and understanding.
• Researched cultural etiquette and specific use of slang words.
• Repeated and restructured complex translations to optimize understanding.
• Reviewed news and current events in international publications, translating relevant information for leaders.
• Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
• Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
• Attended high level meetings of Mayor and other City Official to provide accurate consecutive translations of conversations between members.

• Verified understood medical information for patients by simplifying any jargon.
• Translated procedural information to facilitate understanding between doctors and patients.
• Created new text in target language to reproduce content and style of original text.
• Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications.
• Converted written materials from one language to another such as books, publications or web pages.

Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.

• Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
• Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals.
• Helped staff customize plans for specific groups based on age or ability level.

• Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
• Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
• Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
• Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
• Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
• Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
• Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.