KATHLEEN E. SHELLY
1655 Fork Landing Rd.
Milford, DE 19963
Telephone: (302) 335-1957 Fax: (302) 335-4069 Cellular: (302) 242-0328
E-mail:
QUALIFICATIONS: Extensive background as Spanish Interpreter and Translator. Proficient in the use of Word Perfect, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel processing programs on Dell computer. Programs include Spanish and English spell check and grammar check. Extensive collection of mono-and bilingual general dictionaries, legal dictionaries, real estate dictionaries, medical dictionaries, insurance dictionaries, and interpreter and translator guides all of which are of use in my interpretation and translation business. Licensed by State of Delaware.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: ______
1993 – Present KATHLEEN'S TRANSLATION SERVICE - Milford, Delaware
President
Interpretation of Spanish to English/English to Spanish, particularly in the courtroom, but also for communications in the medical field, worker’s compensation hearings and personal injury matters. Translation of Spanish to English/English to Spanish, specializing in social services, religious, health services, real estate and legal texts. Specialist in video and audio transcription/translation. Translator to Diocese of Wilmington.
2001 - 2002 YOUNG, CONAWAY, STARGATT & TAYLOR, P.A. - Georgetown, Delaware
Part-time Secretary/Paralegal
Intake, interviews and written and oral communications with a principally Spanish-speaking clientele; drafting letters and legal documents in Spanish and English; setting up systems for filing, and case file management
2001 COMMUNITY LEGAL AID SOCIETY, INC. - Georgetown, Delaware
Part-Time Paralegal
Case handling, client contact and drafting of court documents
1987 - 1993 FRIENDS OF FARMWORKERS, INC. - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Office Manager - Legal Secretary
Managed clerical support for a non-profit agency providing legal services to migrant farmworkers. Was directly responsible for scheduling appointments for two attorneys; editing and typing briefs and other legal documents; and functioning as liaison between clients and attorneys including conducting initial interviews with clients. Provided Spanish interpreting for attorneys at courtroom hearings, depositions, administrative hearings and in the field, as well as translating agreements and legal documents. Supervised office support staff.
1991 - 1993 NATIONALITIES SERVICES CENTER - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Freelance Translator
Translation of immigration documents from Spanish to English/English to Spanish.
1980 - 1986 GETTYSBURG COLLEGE - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Elementary and Intermediate Spanish 101, 102, 103, 104, 201, 202
Survey of Spanish Literature from Eighteenth to Twentieth Centuries, Spanish 306
Advanced Composition and Conversation, Spanish 301-302
Latin American History and Folk Music
1984 - 1987 ADAMS COUNTY COURTHOUSE - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Freelance Courtroom Interpreter (Spanish)
KATHLEEN E. SHELLY
1984 - 1987 PENNSYLVANIA LEGAL SERVICES - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Freelance Translator – Spanish Legal Services Pamphlets
1975 - 1980 THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY - Columbus, Ohio
Teaching Associate in Spanish
1975 - 1980 TRANSLATOR - Columbus, Ohio
Freelance Translator - Spanish translation of legal, medical and architectural documents.
EDUCATION: ______
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Doctoral Candidate, Spanish Literature (Completed all requirements except dissertation.)
Minor: Italian Literature of the Renaissance and Baroque Periods
Third Language Study: Portuguese
Various publications in Latin American and Spanish literature journals
M.A. Spanish Literature, 1977
DOUGLAS COLLEGE, RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
B.A. Spanish Literature and Latin American Studies, 1975
Junior Year Abroad at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, 1974-1975
PHILLIPSBURG HIGH SCHOOL - Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Diploma, 1970
Junior Year Abroad in La Paz, Bolivia, Rotary Exchange Program
CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ______
National Center for State Courts Court Interpreting Examination - passed in 1997
University of Arizona Institute for Court Interpreting at Montclair State College
Intensive course in:
Courtroom Interpretation
Legal Translation
Legal Procedures and Terminology including basic terms,
forensic, automotive, weaponry, narcotics, civil, etc.
Federal Interpreters Examination for Spanish
Successfully completed written examination.
Bridging the Gap Training for Medical Interpreters
Certification in Medical Interpretation
Member National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators
Member American Translators Association, Directory listing
Member Delaware Valley Translators Association
KATHLEEN E. SHELLY
REFERENCES: ______
The Honorable Rosemary Betts Beauregard
Sussex County Court of Common Pleas
1 The Circle
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5333
The Honorable T. Henley Graves
Superior Court of Delaware
1 The Circle
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5257
Vivian L. Rapposelli, Esquire
Rapposelli & Gonzales
1300 Grant Avenue, Suite 100
Wilmington, DE 19806
Telephone: 302-652-8711
Fax: 302-652-8712
E-mail:
Robert G. Krebs
Director Communications Department
Diocese of Wilmington
P.O. Box 2030
Wilmington, DE 19899-2030
Telephone: 302-573-3116
Fax: 302-573-6944
E-mail:
Robert Morris
Delmarva United Food and Commercial Workers
Health and Welfare Fund
P.O. Box 1768
Millsboro, DE 19966
Telephone: 800-692-1313
Email: