Maria Moreno Aragon

I am a French Studies professional with expertise in French Philology, Tourism Translation, Cultural Mediation, Commercial Transactions, and Maritime Transport. I excel in both team collaboration and independent decision-making, with strong organizational abilities for managing activities efficiently. My teaching and office skills are complemented by a natural friendliness and strong interpersonal abilities, allowing me to quickly adapt to diverse working conditions and foster a positive and inclusive work environment for my colleagues

-Waitress

Restaurant Zurga, Bounce Jump (Trampoline Park) and HIPOTELS, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

● Customer Service: Welcomed and served customers with courtesy, guided them to their tables, and provided personalized service throughout their stay. 

● Order Taking: Took food and beverage orders, offered suggestions, and ensured accuracy and clarity in order details. 

● Serving: Delivered dishes and beverages according to the restaurant's standards of presentation and service. 

● Complaint Handling: Resolved customer complaints and issues professionally, providing quick and effective solutions. 

● Menu Knowledge: Maintained thorough knowledge of menu items, including ingredients, allergens, and preparation methods, to effectively answer customer inquiries. 

● Table Preparation: Set up and prepare tables before customer arrival, ensuring cleanliness and proper arrangement of table linen, cutlery, glassware, and napkins 

● HygieneandSafety Compliance: Adhered to strict hygiene, food handling, and safety protocols. 

-Volunteer Red Cross, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain 2021 

● Translation and Interpretation: Facilitated communication between Red Cross staff and migrants by providing real-time translation to ensure mutual understanding. 

● Orientation and Integration Support: Assisted with cultural orientation, explaining customs, social norms, and legal requirements to help immigrants adapt to the host country.

● Emotional Support: Provided a channel for migrants to express their concerns and emotions in their native language, offering essential emotional and psychological support

Master in International Communication University of Cadiz, Andalusia (Spain)  2023-2024 

● Grade:8,33/10 (Level 9 NFQ Equivalent) 

● Relevant Subjects: Tourism Translation in French and English, Business Transactions in both languages, and practical application in Interpretation and Translation. Courses included International Projection, taught in French and English. 

● Final thesis: “Challenges of Translation: Impact on the Textual Integrity of Virginie Despentes' Work”. 

Bachelor's degree in French Studies University of Cadiz, Andalusia (Spain) (Level 8 NFQ Equivalent) 2019-2023

● Grade:7,08/10 

● Relevant subjects: French Language, French Culture and Civilisation, Translation, Didactics of French as a Foreign Language etc. 

● Final thesis: “Breaking the Gender Binary and Challenging Cis-Heteronormativity in "Some Women" by Colette”.