ALEXIS V Spivey
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Exceptional interpreter with a knack for capturing the emotion, style, and content of any English speaker or ASL signer. With 7 years of experience under my belt, I am adept at multitasking, facilitating communication, solving problems efficiently, and examining issues from multiple perspectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Simultaneous interpreting in educational settings, facilitating communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing and hearing clients in a variety of situations
- Semester (3 month) long assignments of various subjects at the undergraduate level
FREELANCE INTERPRETER
Various Agencies
11.2023 - Current
- Providing interpreting services for various individuals and locations
- Provides one-on-one interpreting services for meetings with professors, queries for financial aid services, Human Resources, special events on campus, etc
- Simultaneous interpreting in educational settings, facilitating communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing and hearing clients in a variety of situations
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
Fullerton College
08.2023 - Current
- Simultaneous interpreting in educational settings, facilitating communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing and hearing clients in a variety of situations
- Semester (3 month) long assignments of various subjects at the undergraduate level
- Provided services for a commencement ceremony
- Interpreted a musical performance
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
Cypress College
08.2023 - Current
- Simultaneous interpreting in educational settings, facilitating communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing and hearing clients in a variety of situations
- Semester (3 month) long assignments of various subjects at the undergraduate level
- Provided services for a musical-based performance
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
Rio Hondo College
08.2023 - Current
- Simultaneous interpreting in educational settings, facilitating communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing and hearing clients in a variety of situations
- Semester (3 month) long assignments of various subjects at the undergraduate level
- Interpreted for LGBT+ workshops
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
Cerritos College
01.2022 - Current
- Simultaneous interpreting in educational settings, facilitating communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing and hearing clients in a variety of situations
- Semester (3 month) long assignments of various subjects at the undergraduate level
- Provided services for incoming students (campus tours, differing department booths, etc.)
STUDENT INTERPRETER
California State University, Long Beach
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Worked with fellow cohort members, faculty, mentors, and staff interpreters to gain experience within various settings and situations
- Worked with a team to interpret for a Tanbur Concert
- Provided services for a museum tour
VOLUNTEER INTERPRETER
Various Locations (ie College of the Desert, Doctors appts.)
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Interpret for DHH individuals at various events and settings
- Meetings with professor/dean at community college
- Doctor’s appointments
- Music performances
- Theatrical performances
- Educational Conferences/Presentations
Education
Bachelor of the Arts (B.A.) - ASL Linguistics/Deaf Cultures
California State University
Long Beach, CA05.2023
Associate degree - Liberal Arts
College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA01.2018
Professional Development
- Finding a Mentor: What to Look For?, 03/01/23
- Dismantling Interpreter Audism: (Mis)representation of Deaf people with Betty Colonomos, 02/01/23
- Synergy workshop “ASL vs. English”, 11/01/22
Languages
- ENGLISH
- AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL)
Timeline
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
Long Beach City College
02.2024 - Current
FREELANCE INTERPRETER
Various Agencies
11.2023 - Current
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
Fullerton College
08.2023 - Current
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
Cypress College
08.2023 - Current
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
Rio Hondo College
08.2023 - Current
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
Cerritos College
01.2022 - Current
STUDENT INTERPRETER
California State University, Long Beach
08.2020 - 05.2023
VOLUNTEER INTERPRETER
Various Locations (ie College of the Desert, Doctors appts.)
08.2015 - 05.2018
Bachelor of the Arts (B.A.) - ASL Linguistics/Deaf Cultures
California State University
Associate degree - Liberal Arts
College of the Desert
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