Becky Shepherd

• Championed accessibility initiatives within organizations, advocating for the inclusion of qualified interpreters at critical meetings or events involving deaf participants.

Streamlined scheduling processes for interpreter assignments by implementing efficient organizational systems that maximized time management capabilities for all team members involved.

• Ensured smooth transitions during interpreted conversations by anticipating speakers'' needs and seamlessly taking turns with team interpreters as needed.
• Assisted deaf clients in obtaining necessary resources and support services by providing accurate ASL interpretation during appointments and meetings.
• Increased understanding between medical professionals and deaf patients by providing clear, concise interpretations during consultations, examinations, and treatments.
• Promoted accessibility at public events by delivering real-time ASL interpretation of speeches and presentations.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations, adapting sign language choices to accommodate regional differences in vocabulary or syntax whenever possible.
• Provided interpretation services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.