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Volunteer Bilingual Structural Engineer & Photographer

Submitted by kaicon27 on Sun, 07/25/2010 - 15:07

Location

Chicago, IL
United States
Area of Expertise: 
Engineering
Skill Offered: 
Engineering & Design: Undergraduate Degree in civil/structural engineering with a minor focus in project management (Major GPA: 3.2 of 4.0); Graduate Degree Candidate in structural engineering with a focus on risk and reliability in engineering, safeguarding systems from disasters (earthquake, tornado, fire, blast…), and finite element analyses (Overall GPA: 4.0 of 4.0); 3 years of engineering working experience including structural design and project management. Language Skills: English (native), French (working proficient); J'ai étudié le français depuis plus de six ans dans l'école en incluant une immersion de créole depuis un mois de ce temps. Ma lecture et écriture sont forts. Ce que je parle peut être un peu dormant pendant que je n'ai pas conversé dans le français depuis environ cinq ans mais je comprends ce que l'on me parle et après un moment ma capacité parlante peut revenir de travailler fondamentale à coulant. Photography Skills: Certified digital photographer. Illinois Institute of Art. (Overall GPA: 4.0 of 4.0) Equipment body of choice: Nikon D3000. Portfolio available upon request.

I am currently in graduate school at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, IL, pursuing a Professional Masters degree in structural engineering with a focus on risk and reliability in engineering, safeguarding systems from disasters (earthquake, tornado, fire, blast…), and finite element analyses. I will be done with grad school within the year and I seek a volunteer opportunity amongst disaster relief efforts to bring my study of safety in engineering and to bring my passion of service into life.

Languages Spoken: 
French
Other

Prosthetic & Orthotic Volunteer

Submitted by abarizo on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 09:03

Location

Toronto, ON
Canada
Area of Expertise: 
Medical

Technical

  • P&O device fabrication (AFO, KAFO, TT, Symes, Harris, Klensac)
  • Programming (Web)
  • Information Technology
  • PC Maintenance & Repair
  • Experience with shop machinery & hand tools

Educational/Interpersonal

  • Teaching (English/Math)
  • Tutoring
  • Advising
  • Counseling
  • Collaborating

Other

Languages Spoken: 
French
Other

French to English Translator

Submitted by Chavatzellet on Wed, 01/27/2010 - 20:06

Location

Brooklyn, NY
United States
Area of Expertise: 
Language
Skill Offered: 
Master in Translation from the Université de Provence. Translation (FR/EN) of documents or interpretation. Also experience with children, teaching francophone students and children.
Goods Offered: 
Translation, interpretation, will to go to Haiti to interpret, help the community communicate with others.

I am 27 years old female with a Master in Translation. I speak English and French fluently. I have experience translating documents and texts and have lived abroad for 3 years as well in France. I would like to be of service in any way possible. And certainly would like to volunteer my capabilities to help those in need, in Haiti or in NYC.

Languages Spoken: 
French
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