Edgard Antonio Garcia
About Edgard Antonio Garcia
Edgard Antonio Garcia is a seasoned Corporate Translator and Language Consultant with extensive experience in translation and linguistic services across various sectors, including legal and medical fields. He has worked with multiple organizations since the early 2000s, contributing to terminology management and providing interpreting services.
Work at SAIF Corporation
Edgard Antonio Garcia has been employed at SAIF Corporation since 2014 as a Corporate Translator. In this role, he is responsible for translating various materials and providing language support within the organization. He also serves as an Agricultural Safety Seminar Trainer (Spanish) since 2003, contributing to the training and education of Spanish-speaking individuals in agricultural safety practices. His work at SAIF Corporation spans a decade, during which he has developed expertise in translating terminology relevant to the organization’s operations.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his role at SAIF Corporation, Edgard Antonio Garcia works as a Language Consultant at the Defense Logistics Agency since 2012. He also serves as a Spanish Analytical Linguist at Conduit Language Specialists and as a Spanish Linguist at AllWorld Language Consultants, Inc. His responsibilities include accumulating new terminology, organizing meetings to discuss proposed terms, and maintaining a bilingual list. He collaborates with business partners to compile and maintain legal, medical, and regulatory texts for translations.
Education and Expertise
Edgard Antonio Garcia holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lewis and Clark College, where he studied Hispanic Studies and Spanish Literature with a minor in Foreign Languages and Liberal Arts from 1988 to 1992. He also completed a Certificate of Completion in Human Resources and Personnel Administration at the Naval Technical Training Center in 2008. Additionally, he participated in Certified Court Interpreters Workshops, focusing on Interpreting from 2004 to 2005. His educational background supports his extensive work in translation and language services.
Background in Translation and Linguistics
Edgard Antonio Garcia has a diverse background in translation and linguistics, having worked in various capacities since 2000. He began his career as a Spanish Translator at Freightliner for one year. His expertise includes performing consecutive and simultaneous interpreting across various settings, such as clinics, hospitals, and law enforcement buildings. He specializes in translation for fields like Internet, Law Enforcement, Legal, Medical, Literature, and Visual Media, showcasing his versatility in handling complex language tasks.
Professional Development and Skills
Throughout his career, Edgard Antonio Garcia has developed a range of skills pertinent to language services. He consults with subject matter experts to clarify workers’ compensation terminology and researches legal and technical phraseology relevant to his projects. He provides language and cultural guidance for design, video, and multimedia projects, ensuring that translations meet the needs of diverse audiences. His ability to facilitate translations with vendors and ensure compliance with contract terms demonstrates his comprehensive understanding of the language services industry.