Cynthia L. Wood
Milan
Summary
Dynamic business professional seeking a full-time staff interpreter position with a strong emphasis on team collaboration and exceptional customer service. Extensive experience in interpreting, event planning and professional development along with a keen awareness of current trends in the interpreting industry. Recognized for adaptability, reliability, and outstanding time management skills while consistently delivering exceptional customer service. Committed to fostering a supportive work environment among colleagues, patients and providers.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
CWOODPD
Milan, MI
10.2021 - Current
- Recruit presenters for professional development workshops. Planned and coordinated 268 workshops since 2021. Facilitate communication between presenters and participants.
- Develop marketing and advertising emails and social media posts. Oversee content creation to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
- Coordinate all aspects of website registrations and meticulously handle continuing education credit paperwork for efficient record-keeping.
- Successfully execute professional development events through collaboration with local agencies. Enhance community engagement by facilitating both virtual and in-person events.
- Facilitate development and delivery of workshops in both virtual and in-person formats.
Freelance Interpreter
Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, University of Detroit Mercy
Michigan
06.2015 - Current
- Delivered high-quality interpretation services through collaboration with Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, and University of Detroit Mercy. Strengthened community ties by engaging with multiple interpreting agencies in Metro Detroit and Northern Ohio. Enhanced communication effectiveness for clients through strategic partnerships.
Freelance Interpreter
Sorenson Communications
Washington, DC, Virginia Beach, VA, Ann Arbor, MI
01.2005 - 01.2022
- Part time VI for Sorenson Communications (June 2006-Dec 2022) Locations include; Washington, DC, Virginia Beach, VA, Ann Arbor, MI
- Contracted with multiple employers in Virginia Beach, and Norfolk, VA including: VDDHH, Tidewater Community College, Regency Beauty Institute, Old Dominion University, Community Service Board, Christopher Newport Community College, various medical groups including EVMS, and CHKD, various school systems including Hampton City Schools, Virginia Beach Public Schools, (April 2009-June 2015)
- Contracted with various agencies in the DC metro area, and Eastern Virginia, including Purple Communications (formerly Sign Language Associates (SLA)), Gallaudet Interpreting Services (GIS), American University, Metropolitan Interpreting Group, George Washington University, local neighborhood associations, and direct contract with community members.
- Part-time Faculty Interpreter at Deaf REACH in Washington, DC. (May 2006-June 2009)
Education
Master of Art in Interpretation - MAI
Gallaudet University
Washington, DCBBA - Marketing
Adrian College
Adrian, MISkills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
Affiliations
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Michigan Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Certification
- National Interpreter Certification RID- 2006
- Medical, Mental Health and DeafBlind Endorsement- MI 2006-present
Languages
American Sign Langauge
Full Professional
Timeline
Owner/Operator
CWOODPD
10.2021 - Current
Freelance Interpreter
Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, University of Detroit Mercy
06.2015 - Current
Freelance Interpreter
Sorenson Communications
01.2005 - 01.2022
Master of Art in Interpretation - MAI
Gallaudet University
BBA - Marketing
Adrian College
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Adjunct Instructor
- 2009-2015
- Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach, VA
- Taught Foundations of Interpreting I and II