Brayen Brown
Portland,OR
Summary
Certified sign language interpreter with experience providing interpretation in a variety of settings, including education, medical and vocational services.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sign Language Interpreter
National Interpreting Service
06.2021 - Current
- Provided interpretation services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in medical settings.
- Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
- Enabled collaboration between team members to provide clear communication access to our clients.
Sign Language Interpreter
Self-employeed
01.2016 - 06.2021
- Provided interpretation services for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals in a variety of settings.
- Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
Video Relay Interpreter
Purple Communications
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Provide real time video interpreting for people who use sign language for communication.
- Enhanced communication access by providing accurate and efficient video relay interpreting services.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with advancements in the ASL interpreting field.
Interpreter
Clark College
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Interpret from English to American Sign Language and American Sign Language to English in a variety of settings for students and staff.
- Kept up-to-date with industry-specific terminology and jargon to accurately interpret technical or specialized language.
Video Relay Interpreter
Sorenson Communications
03.2011 - 10.2013
- Provide real time video interpreting for people who use sign language to communicate.
Interpreter
Santa Ana College
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Interpret from English to American Sign Language and American Sign Language to English in a variety of settings for students and staff.
Job Developer/Interpreter
Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc.
07.2009 - 09.2010
- Work with Deaf and hard of hearing individuals to develop the skills needed to obtain employment
- Interpret for interviews and orientations when needed.
Interpreter
Santa Clara County Office of Education
08.2007 - 06.2009
- Interpret in a classroom setting for Deaf students and staff; including the Central County Occupational Center.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Deaf Studies - Concentration in Interpreting
California State University, Northridge
06.2006
Skills
Deaf Culture Knowledge
Typing Skills
Relationship Building
Self-Assessment
Simultaneous interpreting
Consecutive Interpreting
Continuous professional development
Certification
National Interpreting Certification, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, 2009
CORE-CHI Certification, CCHI, 2024
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Sign Language Interpreter
National Interpreting Service
06.2021 - Current
Sign Language Interpreter
Self-employeed
01.2016 - 06.2021
Video Relay Interpreter
Purple Communications
01.2013 - 01.2016
Interpreter
Clark College
01.2013 - 06.2014
Video Relay Interpreter
Sorenson Communications
03.2011 - 10.2013
Interpreter
Santa Ana College
01.2010 - 12.2010
Job Developer/Interpreter
Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc.
07.2009 - 09.2010
Interpreter
Santa Clara County Office of Education
08.2007 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts in Deaf Studies - Concentration in Interpreting
California State University, Northridge
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