LandLife 70: How To Be A Professional Interpreter
Richard is a native Spanish speaker who was born, raised, and educated in Puerto Rico. During his early childhood, Richard learned to speak English and has been translating professionally since he was 16.
His early rise came when he competed in improvised oratory for the FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) where he also served as an advisor, school vice-president, and regional president for said organization. When he was 16 he was also granted the opportunity to travel to the national level to not only compete but, to also serve as the interpreter. During his high school years, Richard also served as a translator for Arecibo, PR earning him various awards and recognitions from state and local agencies.
After graduating Ricardo joined the US Army as a military policeman where he served as an investigator and a member of the Special Reactions Team (SRT) in Missouri and South Korea. He also holds a 15-month deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF-OIF).
During his tenure in the Army, he was certified as an interpreter/translator through the DLPT (Defense Language Proficiency Test) which helped him advance through his career.
After serving, Richard earned a BA in Criminal Justice and Organizational Leadership, as well as a certification in Counterintelligence Operations from the American Military University. He currently holds a security clearance since he works with various federal agencies around the United States.
Language Ninja Solutions is a certified disabled veteran disadvantaged business. As a veteran-owned agency, Language Ninja Solutions is always helping reach out to the veteran community.
With over a decade of experience in the legal field, the team is always ready to handle emotionally heavy cases. Others may consider these cases too much or extremely difficult, but we specialize in assignments involving mistreated or abused children.
In 2018 Language Ninja Solutions (operating as Aviles Translations) was awarded the Thumbtack Top Pro award that is currently held by less than 4% of businesses that are promoted on that platform.
Richard is also a humanitarian and earned the MOVSM (Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal) for aiding the Joplin, MO area during a devastating tornado and helping promote the Fort Leonard Wood, MO USO. He is also a promoter of various other charitable organizations to help end child suffering. Language Ninja Solutions’ work has been presented in various churches throughout Spain in efforts to help promote various religious organizations.
