Nilda del Carmen Soto-Lovette
3553 Shelmire Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19136 * 856-630-3828 * ndcs79@gmail.com
Professional Overview
Bilingual (Spanish/English) project coordinator and language translator skilled in planning and
coordinating multiple projects. Organized, efficient, and self starter with strong communication skills
and detail oriented. Ability to communicate clearly & effectively with people from different
professional backgrounds.
Core Competencies





Translator, English<>Spanish
Successful in building relationships with employees, executive staff, and stakeholders
Team collaboration
Specialty in cultural competency
Program management & budgeting
Translation Experience
Freelance Translator, Spanish-English
01/11 - Present
 Translate written legal, medical and business documents with specialization in non-profit,
education, public health from English to Spanish & Spanish to English
 Extensive knowledge of vocabulary in both languages
 Extremely high level of fluency in Spanish as well as command of English
 Ability to edit and review other translation
Volunteer English-Spanish Translator
Valley Forge Historical Park, Valley Forge, PA
10/15 – Present
 Translate documents and texts from English to Spanish
 Texts include, but not limited to, informational brochures, Natural Resources information,
sections of Valley Forge website, and information for volunteers in the park.
Professional Experience
Program Coordinator
Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation, Philadelphia, PA
10/11 - 09/15
 Provided ongoing on and off site technical assistance to up to 45 Philadelphia based after school
programs
 Managed up 7 Literacy Coach consultants
 Managed program budgets and purchases
 Scheduled, coordinated, and conducted monthly professional development workshops for
Philadelphia after school staff
 Translated media announcements, surveys, and program materials from English into Spanish for
the Philadelphia Out of School Time Literacy Initiative and Summer Reading 2015 project
Crossfit Level 1 Certified Trainer
Crossfit Aspire, Cherry Hill, NJ
Crossfit 053, Huntington Valley, PA
 Develop and Facilitate Crossfit exercise programs for small groups
 Promote lifelong adherence to health and fitness
05/13 – 11/13
10/15 - present
Nilda del Carmen Soto-Lovette
856-630-3828
Program Officer
Public/Private Ventures, Philadelphia, PA
11/08 – 06/11
 Provided ongoing on and off site technical assistance to 27 Philadelphia based after school
programs
 Oversaw Literacy coaches responsible that assist sites in implementing a balanced literacy
program
 Created a continual system of quality improvement with P/PV staff, literacy coaches, after
school site staff and site directors
 Scheduled, planned, and conducted monthly technical assistance workshops
Bilingual Program Manger & Trainer
Public/Private Ventures, Philadelphia, PA
05/07 – 11/08
 Served as Program Manager for Spanish-Dominant Hablando Claro/Plain Talk sites
implementing the Plain Talk curriculum with fidelity, as well as conducted all initial & follow-up
trainings
 Facilitated presentations on adolescent reproductive health issues in communities, at state-level
conferences, and meetings in Spanish and English
 Worked with local and state partners to build and strengthen relationships with implementing
agencies, as well as other teen pregnancy programs
 Translated program documents and materials from English into the Spanish
 Workshop presenter at annual conferences in Spanish
Spanish Teacher
LinguaCall International, Marlton, NJ
05/06 –09/06
 Taught conversational & written foreign language skills to adult professionals based on specific
methods of language curriculum
 Trained and instructed clients on cultural differences, as well as how to communicate effectively
with their employees and business associates
Education
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Bachelor of Arts in Political Sciences; Minor: Spanish
LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA
Graduate Certificate in Translation: English to Spanish/ Spanish to English
05/2002
09/2012
Professional Organizations/Certifications
Member of DVTA, Delaware Valley Translators Association
Certified Crossfit Level 1 Instructor
Nilda del Carmen Soto-Lovette
856-630-3828