Summary
Overview
Work History
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Notable Contracts
Formal Qualifications
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Brittany Ryan

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

A CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), raised within a multigenerational family with disabilities. Passionate and determined individual with extensive experience within a variety of settings and clients serviced. Seeking this opportunity to put forth my expertise, compassion, dedication, and desire for serving people in the disability community.

My unending journey of learning and growth will enable an organization to use me to the best of my ability with an assured professionalism and reliability on my behalf.

I am looking forward to marrying my deep breadth of knowledge for both professional basketball and equal access if offered this position to better serve our diverse community in the Valley.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

ASL Interpreter

Self Employed
08.2009 - Current
  • SME assisting a variety of high level clientele in ensuring ADA compliance
  • Evaluating and procuring qualified contractors to fulfill accessibility needs
  • Gathering consumer input combined with ADA knowledge to ensure appropriate and utmost satisfactory experience of all parties are met
  • Liaison with cultural and legal knowledge, staying atop social and technological accessibility trends to elevate equal accommodation access experiences

Staff Interpreter

Phoenix College/Arizona State University
08.2019 - 11.2023
  • Diligently identify language needs among a spectrum of collegiate sign language users
  • Assisting and following through to ensure appropriate ADA accommodations are in place
  • Provide utmost effective communication among all serviced individuals
  • Understand written messages and translate them into the appropriate language
  • Communicate with upper management to ensure professional and ethical standards are met by staff
  • Work alongside interpreters providing feedback when necessary


ASL Interpreter

Sorenson Community Interpreting Service
07.2019 - 11.2023
  • Use technology platforms to operate and fulfill scheduling requirements
  • Communicate with agency effectively through email and or text to assist in fluid operation of business
  • Schedule appropriately to guarantee timely arrival/departure to and from appointments
  • Interpret within a wide variety of settings and professionals
  • Provide support to teaming interpreters
  • Maintain utmost professionalism between all parties

Video Relay Interpreter

Sorenson VRS
04.2014 - 05.2021
  • Use audio/video systems to facilitate communincation between parties
  • Apply ethics and best practices during face to face and VRS interpreted scenarios
  • Provide exceptional customer service to both Deaf/Hard of Hearing, and Hearing persons
  • Mediate cultural differences to ensure intent, demeanor, and register desired by all users
  • Support and give feedback when called to team with VI
  • Participate in trainings and meetings offered by Sorenson to ensure compliance with FCC regulations as well as company protocol

ASL Interpreter

Communication Exchange LLC
08.2009 - 09.2016
  • Worked as a full time interpreter in a wide variety of settings
  • Mentored and observed students enrolled in Interpreter Training Programs
  • Participated in town halls to stay current on ADA rights and ensure accessibility to be maintained in the field.
  • Attended regular workshops to continue refining ASL skills

Skills

  • Experience within a variety of settings including but not limited to: medical, legal, technical, academic, government, theatrical, music, sports, mental health, and vocational
  • Experience working with consumers of different language usage and disabilities
  • Ability to use accumulated experience and knowledge to quickly adapt to any situation while maintaining clear communication and professionalism
  • Passionate in ensuring a high standard is created, with a willingness to learn to prevent gaps

Notable Contracts

  • Footprint Center/Suns
  • Climate Pledge Arena
  • T-Mobile Park
  • Steve Wozniak
  • Jerry Springer
  • NHK CODA Documentary
  • Co-hosted disability workshop in Japan

Formal Qualifications

  • BEI Certification
  • Arizona General Interpreting License
  • RID Member

Timeline

Staff Interpreter

Phoenix College/Arizona State University
08.2019 - 11.2023

ASL Interpreter

Sorenson Community Interpreting Service
07.2019 - 11.2023

Video Relay Interpreter

Sorenson VRS
04.2014 - 05.2021

ASL Interpreter

Self Employed
08.2009 - Current

ASL Interpreter

Communication Exchange LLC
08.2009 - 09.2016

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