Deborah Eid
Grand Rapids,Michigan
Summary
Collaborative mission driven leader dedicated to partnering with coworkers and constituents to promote engaged, diverse and equitable work culture. Excellent communicator who builds and maintains relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Community organizing professional skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to enhance community outcomes. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact mission.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Interpreter
Voices for Health
01.2017 - Current
New Talent Specialist
Voices For Health
02.2019 - Current
- Coordinate outreach and represent language access agency to regional and local New American service and community based organizations.
- Advertise, screen, interview and freelance language interpreters.
- Continually update and revise onboarding curriculum and train all incoming new interpreters.
- Collaborate with scheduling staff on shifting language demands of customers to emphasize current languages for recruitment.
- Develop and implement retention activities for over 200 freelancers.
- Participate in retraining of interpreters with performance issues.
- Represent agency in communication for improved customer relationships.
Massage Therapist
Private practice, Seif Chiropractic, Focus on Massage
01.1998 - 01.2018
Executive Director
Creston Neighborhood Association
01.2008 - 01.2017
Assistant Adjunct Professor of Spanish
Aquinas College
01.1999 - 01.2011
Education
Graduate -
Hakomi Institute
01.2015
03.2012
Aquinas College
05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish and Portuguese
University of Minnesota
01.1999
01.1991
Skills
Lead and motivate volunteers and board members
Recruit, train and supervise freelancers, staff and volunteers
Contract development and enforcement
Broad based fundraising strategies and activities
Grant research, writing and implementation
Collaborative partnerships with city, county, state and community non-profits
Service Volunteer Work
- GR Threshold Choir, Bedside Singer, Corewell Hospice
- Child Advocate, Young Center
- Circle Pines Center, Spanish Camp Instructor
- Co-Founder, Grand Rapids Food Coop
- Chair, 2nd Ward GR Mayoral Appointment, Police Civilian Appeal Board
- Member, Creston Business Association Board
- School reform community work, Grand Rapids, MI
References
Available Upon Request
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working
Timeline
New Talent Specialist
Voices For Health
02.2019 - Current
Community Interpreter
Voices for Health
01.2017 - Current
Executive Director
Creston Neighborhood Association
01.2008 - 01.2017
Assistant Adjunct Professor of Spanish
Aquinas College
01.1999 - 01.2011
Massage Therapist
Private practice, Seif Chiropractic, Focus on Massage
01.1998 - 01.2018
Graduate -
Hakomi Institute
Aquinas College
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish and Portuguese
University of Minnesota
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