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Passionate and forward-thinking American Sign Language interpreter specializing in the accessibility rights of the Deaf Community. Looking to increase and broaden a working knowledge of assisting other individuals with disabilities through employment and rehabilitation services. Successful at helping new employees adjust to company culture and feel valued in their new roles including those conflicting with visible and invisible disabilities. 

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

American Sign Language Interpreter

Century Park Associates
Cleveland, TN
10.2015 - Current
  • Interprets complex data and simplifies as required, ensuring a complete understanding of the options available to the patient(s) during a variety of medical assignments throughout the Washington, DC Metropolitan area
  • Accompanies clients to office visits to accurately represent the presenting issues

American Sign Language Interpreter

Century Park Associates
Colorado Springs, CO
03.2012 - Current
  • Displays sensitivity to the cultural and linguistics needs of the clients and families served while interpreting and transliterating in various community assignments with a primary focus of the Deaf becoming gainfully employed as a part of a full and enriching lifestyle throughout the state of Virginia
  • Successfully uses sign language interpreting during the interview and the hiring process to ensure equal access to communication while achieving a high hiring success rate
  • Provided language support to a team dedicated to serving those with disabilities find meaningful employment (Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, The Choice Group, etc.)


Psychology and Legal Note Taker

Us Bank
Pullman, WA
09.2014 - 12.2015
  • Provided written lecture and coursework notes for deaf students with physical limitations unable to produce classroom notes
  • Specialized curriculum with courses presented in American Sign Language, requiring notes to be interpreted from a visual language

Office Clerk

Virginia Commonwealth University, Office Of Alumni Services
City, STATE
01.2014 - 08.2014
  • Exhibited positive attitude, providing excellent customer service both internally and externally
  • Responsible for training and providing additional support to staff with physical limitations during documentation procedures to ensure a successful and prompt completion rate 
  • Confidentially researched donors information to effectively set up accounts through accounts program

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Tutor

Reynolds Community College
City, STATE
01.2012 - 08.2014
  • Communicated with campus' Deaf Community by means of American Sign Language (ASL) to understand various tutoring needs to the fullest; able to accommodate those with additional, severe disabilities (visible and invisible) by commuting to convenient locations, promoting full inclusion
  • Analyzed during one-on-one sessions Deaf students' language learning needs to better assist with understanding the English language
  • Conducted group meetings with students, increasing their ability to collaborate and utilize team building exercises to properly write and research English papers
  • Increased a sense of awareness to instructors and staff concerning Deaf rights to communication within the classroom

Post Secondary ASL Interpreter

Reynolds Community College
City, STATE
01.2013 - 08.2014
  • Interpreted with a high level of linguistic competence that included nuances of both ASL and English.
  • Rendered the message faithfully, maintaining impartiality and role as a facilitator of full and equal communication between Deaf adult and others in environment
  • Team interpreted with other interpreters to maintain stamina, providing feedback and collaborating with regards to profession
  • Prepped for assignments to guarantee familiarity with course content and linguistic competence. 
  • Abided by the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct at all times

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College Transfer and Career Center Assistant/ASL Interpreter

Reynolds Community College
City, STATE
01.2011 - 12.2013
  • Organized Open House and other college events resulting in more than 1500 students attending
  • Managed students' records with the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion
  • Supported team by conducting job analysis and job evaluations, resulting in quality job specifications for student
  • Acted as liaison between employers and colleges for Open House and major campus events
  • Updated and initiate follow-ups to previous students' career files
  • Frequently asked to interpret sessions with Deaf students during on-site employer visits and other career events


Education

Master of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship Studies

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester
Current

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Gallaudet University
2015

Associate of Applied Science - American Sign Language/English Interpretation

Reynolds Community College
2013

Associate of Science - Deaf Studies

Reynolds Community College
2013

Certificate of Study - American Sign Language

Reynolds Community College
2011

Skills

    • Culturally sensitive, personable, and adaptive
    • Fluent in American Sign Language
    • In-depth knowledge of Deaf Culture
    • Computer-savvy with advance, competent use of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Exceptional organization and communication skills
  • Sensitively trained to work with individuals with disabilities 
  • Ability to develop positive internal and external business relationships
  • Meticulous

Timeline

American Sign Language Interpreter

Century Park Associates
10.2015 - Current

Psychology and Legal Note Taker

Us Bank
09.2014 - 12.2015

Office Clerk

Virginia Commonwealth University, Office Of Alumni Services
01.2014 - 08.2014

Post Secondary ASL Interpreter

Reynolds Community College
01.2013 - 08.2014

American Sign Language Interpreter

Century Park Associates
03.2012 - Current

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Tutor

Reynolds Community College
01.2012 - 08.2014

College Transfer and Career Center Assistant/ASL Interpreter

Reynolds Community College
01.2011 - 12.2013

Master of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship Studies

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Gallaudet University

Associate of Applied Science - American Sign Language/English Interpretation

Reynolds Community College

Associate of Science - Deaf Studies

Reynolds Community College

Certificate of Study - American Sign Language

Reynolds Community College