Patricia Blaksley

MBA with Advertising BA | Bicultural Executive | English - Spanish Pair | Fully bilingual (Native Level English) My background is comprised of Advertising and Marketing Experience, I graduated as an Advertising Mayor from the Ontario College of Art University, in Toronto, Canada. I also completed an MBA at Universidad de CEMA, in Argentina.

With an Advertising and Marketing background, I have held positions as an Account Executive, Project Manager, and junior Product Manager in Latin America and the United States.

I have always been passionate about languages and became interested in the Interpretation field in 2020. I have been working as a remote Medical Interpreter since then. 

As I would like to advance my career in this field, the possibility of working for your company as an Interpret Scheduling Coordinator would be a great opportunity for professional growth. 

Among my proven abilities are strong analytical and communication skills, autonomy and responsibility, and the ability to work in changing environments in a time-sensitive manner.

Professional Experience:

Medical Interpreter (Remote) - English/Spanish Pair, Language Services Association March 2022 - Present (2 years 4 months), Ciudad de México, México

• Conducted consecutive and simultaneous medical interpretation for English-Spanish pairs.
• Ensured accurate communication in medical settings, leveraging extensive knowledge of medical terminology.
• Utilized remote interpretation technologies to facilitate seamless interactions.

Bilingual Interpreter (Remote English-Spanish Pair), Language Link December 2020 - April 2022 (1 year 5 months), Ciudad de México, México

• Provided interpretation services for various U.S.-based clients.
• Maintained high standards of accuracy and professionalism in remote settings.

Project Manager, Revolution Productions October 2016 - December 2019 (3 years 3 months), United States

• Led email campaigns and supervised sales team performance.
• Recruited freelance resources and created performance reports.
• Managed client relationships and identified new leads on LinkedIn.

Senior Digital Account Executive, Becom1 August 2014 - August 2016 (2 years 1 month), Buenos Aires

• Managed accounts like AFIP and ANSES, coordinating digital advertising campaigns.
• Developed social media strategies, community management, and online reputation management.
• Communicated client needs to internal teams and ensured project delivery within time and budget constraints.

Advertising Account Executive, Grupo Mol October 2012 - August 2014 (1 year 11 months), Buenos Aires

• Developed marketing strategies and creative briefs.
• Managed client accounts, budgets, and organized events.
• Conducted regular client meetings to ensure project alignment.

Freelance Subtitling, Lipsync International Corp January 2012 - December 2012 (1 year), Miami, Florida, United States

• Subtitled movies, series, and documentaries for English-Spanish language pairs.

Account Executive, Datanalisis October 2009 - December 2011 (2 years 3 months), Caracas, Venezuela

• Conducted market research projects, developing proposals and presentations.
• Managed client relationships and ensured timely delivery of research reports.

Independent Translator, Lipsync International Corp 2008 - December 2009 (2 years), Venezuela

• Translated and subtitled audiovisual material for Latin American TV.

Account Executive, StatMark Group March 2008 - July 2009 (1 year 5 months), Caracas, Venezuela

• Managed market research projects for international clients.
• Coordinated with team members to meet project deadlines and client expectations.

Account Executive, Love Communications July 2005 - November 2007 (2 years 5 months), Salt Lake City, Utah

• Managed advertising accounts for the Hispanic business unit.
• Developed creative briefs, coordinated campaigns, and managed budgets.

Junior Product Manager, Evenpro March 2003 - November 2005 (2 years 9 months), Caracas, Venezuela

• Managed SMS product strategies and marketing initiatives.
• Conducted market analysis and developed business and strategic marketing plans.

Skills:

• Language Services: Medical terminology, consecutive and simultaneous interpretation, remote interpretation technologies.
• Project Management: Campaign management, sales team supervision, freelance recruitment.
• Client Relations: Account management, client communication, strategy development.
• Marketing and Advertising: Digital marketing, social media strategy, online reputation management, event organization.
• Product Management: SMS product lifecycle, market analysis, budget management.

Summary:

I am equipped with a strong attention to detail, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record of delivering results. My ability to navigate dynamic environments and drive success through strategic initiatives and client-focused solutions makes me a valuable asset to any team.

OCAD University, Bachelor of Arts.

Universidad Metropolitana, Diploma in General Translation.

Universidad de CEMA, Master of Business Administration, Argentina.

Universidad ITBA. Online Marketing Diploma with a focus on Social Media and Marketing, Argentina.