Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Gerard Baranowski

Irvinestown,Fermanagh

Summary

Highly skilled professional with expertise in confidentiality upholding, multitasking proficiency, and rapid response capability. Demonstrates exceptional interpretation techniques and a thorough knowledge of medical laws, supported by proficiency in interpretation software. Adept at precision handling and technical proficiency, with a strong ability in proactive troubleshooting, assembling machinery, and material handling knowledge. Efficient time management skills ensure optimal performance in demanding environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical interpreter

BSO, Self-Employed
Belfast, Antrim and Newtownabbey
10.2007 - Current
  • Coordinated scheduling of interpreters for smooth hospital operations whilst ensuring no gap in service delivery.
  • Improved patient understanding of complex medical terminology with competent translation skills.
  • Facilitated better diagnosis with precise interpretation of patient symptoms to doctors.
  • Prepared detailed reports of interpreted sessions for reference in future consultations.
  • Served as a bridge between language barriers at health education events, facilitating community participation.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on medical jargon and procedures, increasing accuracy in interpretation tasks.

Migrant Advisor

Fermanagh Citizens Advice Bureau
Enniskillen, Fermanagh and Omagh
09.2010 - 06.2012

• Giving advice and practical support to clients with benefits enquiries
• Checking eligibility and award letters, doing routine benefits calculations
• Advising on available sources of income, including welfare benefits, grants, discretionary payments and other schemes.
• Making appropriate referrals for other issues, e.g. employment, family, housing.
• Maintaining quality standards in the provision of advice, ensuring good case management and accurate case recording.
• Being able to provide case studies and data for reporting purposes.
• Offering support to other advisers with benefits cases.

Community interpreter

BSO Self-Employed
Belfast, Antrim and Newtownabbey
10.2007 - 08.2010
  • Increased inclusivity by providing interpretation services at local events.
  • Improved understanding for non-English speakers through clear and precise translation.
  • Enhanced dialogue exchange during international community events using simultaneous interpretation techniques.
  • Utilised advanced linguistic knowledge to interpret official speeches, aiding comprehension.
  • Assisted social workers in communicating with foreign individuals through accurate translation.
  • Implemented confidentiality guidelines whilst translating private conversations; upheld professionalism.

General operative

Tracey Concrete
Enniskillen, Fermanagh and Omagh
09.2006 - 04.2007
  • Kept accurate records of goods received and dispatched, maintained high level of stock accuracy.
  • Conducted minor repairs on equipment, extended their service life.
  • Ensured clean and organised workspace to enhance productivity.
  • Facilitated smooth operations by promptly reporting any machinery faults or malfunctions.

Plasterer

Tom McGrath Plastering
Derrygonnelly, Fermanagh and Omagh
05.2005 - 06.2006
  • Achieved smooth finishes by applying plaster materials to walls and ceilings.
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed at all times during project completion.
  • Checked quality of work visually, maintaining high standards on all projects.
  • Kept work area clean, minimising dust and debris accumulation during tasks.
  • Prepared surfaces for plastering by cleaning and repairing damage.
  • Worked efficiently as part of a team, delivering projects on time and within scope.
  • Used hand tools such as trowels, floats and brushes expertly in the course of work.
  • Delivered high-quality workmanship consistently across residential and commercial projects.

Pressure washer operator

McCullagh Farm Machinery
Bellanaleck, Fermanagh and Omagh
10.2004 - 05.2005
  • Adapted services as per client requirements; personalised approach resulted in increased repeat business.
  • Utilised appropriate protective gear during operations, reducing workplace accidents related to pressure washer usage.
  • Completed large-scale cleaning projects to client's satisfaction using professional grade pressure washers.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness by proficiently operating pressure washing equipment.
  • Managed inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring availability when needed.
  • Performed routine maintenance on pressure washing equipment for optimum performance.
  • Operated pressure washers according to instructions for safe use.
  • Selected appropriate chemicals and degreasers according to cleaning requirements.

Education

Primary School
Dabrowa Gornicza, Poland
09.1987 - 06.1995

Hospitality Technician - Hospitality, Hotels

Hospitality College
Sosnowiec, Poland
09.1995 - 06.1999

Skills

  • Confidentiality upholding
  • Multitasking proficiency
  • Rapid response capability
  • Interpretation techniques
  • Knowledge of medical laws
  • Interpretation software proficiency
  • Precision handling
  • Technical proficiency
  • Proactive troubleshooting
  • Assembling machinery
  • Material handling knowledge
  • Efficient time management

Certification

Level 3 Community Interpreting Certificate

Languages

Polish
Fluent

Timeline

Migrant Advisor

Fermanagh Citizens Advice Bureau
09.2010 - 06.2012

Medical interpreter

BSO, Self-Employed
10.2007 - Current

Community interpreter

BSO Self-Employed
10.2007 - 08.2010

General operative

Tracey Concrete
09.2006 - 04.2007

Plasterer

Tom McGrath Plastering
05.2005 - 06.2006

Pressure washer operator

McCullagh Farm Machinery
10.2004 - 05.2005

Hospitality Technician - Hospitality, Hotels

Hospitality College
09.1995 - 06.1999

Primary School
09.1987 - 06.1995
Gerard Baranowski