Carmen King
Queens,NY
Summary
Passionate Interpreter offering superior language experience to bridge communication gaps for better understanding and productivity. Employs empathic, mindful approach to avoid potential conflicts caused by lack of cultural knowledge. Operates well in both online and in-person scenarios, facilitating conversations despite scheduling issues or geographical limitations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tacticle Interpreter
Whitney Museum
03.2023 - Current
- Communicated with clients to understand tactical needs and provide best tactical objects possible.
- Prepared for art interpreting by researching and gathering information about art beforehand.
Protactile Interpreter
Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts Inc.
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Communicated with client to understand tactile interpreting needs and provide best service possible.
- Collaborated with other interpreter to cross-check accuracy of interpretations.
- Provided art language translation to clients in Lincoln Center sectors.
Protacticle Interpreter
Gallaudet University
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Used knowledge of accepted ethical guidelines to interpret confidential and sensitive information.
- Built and maintained relationships with client to boost possibility of future collaborations.
Tacticle Interpreter
DB CAN NJ
10.2016 - 10.2016
- Communicated with DB clients to provide best service possible.
- Provided tactile interpretations for clients during special meetings and events.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business or manage personal concerns.
Tactile Interpreting
MoMA
09.2008 - 05.2013
- Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting art language translation.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help the client appreciate the artworks.
Deaf Interpreter
Monroe Housing Collaborative
06.2000 - 02.2001
- Facilitated communication between deaf or hard of hearing individuals and lawyers.
- Collaborated in planning meetings to better serve deaf or hard of hearing in private settings.
- Used knowledge of accepted ethical guidelines to interpret confidential and sensitive information.
- Completed precise translations of official documents with correct words and phrasing to meet legal standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NYAssociate of Arts - Computer & Arts Design
National Institution For The Deaf
Rochester, NYSkills
- Resolve Translation Conflicts
- Conversation Interpretation
- Document Conversion
- Immersive Activities
Certification
- Dynamics of Interpreting Strategies for Deaf-Blind Individuals by Maricar Marquez - LGCC - March 8, 2013.
Timeline
Protactile Interpreter
Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts Inc.
06.2023 - 07.2023
Tacticle Interpreter
Whitney Museum
03.2023 - Current
Protacticle Interpreter
Gallaudet University
06.2021 - 09.2022
Tacticle Interpreter
DB CAN NJ
10.2016 - 10.2016
Tactile Interpreting
MoMA
09.2008 - 05.2013
Deaf Interpreter
Monroe Housing Collaborative
06.2000 - 02.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Rochester Institute of Technology
Associate of Arts - Computer & Arts Design
National Institution For The Deaf
- Dynamics of Interpreting Strategies for Deaf-Blind Individuals by Maricar Marquez - LGCC - March 8, 2013.
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