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Erin Dugan

Erin Dugan

Rochester,NY

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Detail-oriented professional with extensive knowledge regarding Deaf Culture and ASL. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

ASL Interpreter

Interpretek
11.2019 - Current
    • Facilitate communications between individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing and use ASL as their primary communication mode and individuals who do not use ASL
    • Interpret in a variety of settings including, medical, employment, educational, post-secondary, and university settings
    • Ally with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals in their efforts to advocate for themselves
    • Supported inclusive educational environments by providing ASL interpretation services for deaf students in various subjects.
    • Championed accessibility initiatives within organizations, advocating for the inclusion of qualified interpreters at critical meetings or events involving deaf participants.
    • Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations, adapting sign language choices to accommodate regional differences in vocabulary or syntax whenever possible.
    • Maintaining appropriate documentation to provide freelance-based services in a timely manner including billing, handling confidential information, and communications with various agencies and hiring entities

Daycare Assistant

Margaret's House @ RIT
10.2015 - 05.2017
  • Worked with Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and Parents to provide equal access to information and education and ensure exposure to ASL for children in my care.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel, and families.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating, and serve food.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent the spreading of germs.
  • Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.

Explore Your Future Night Orientation Leader

National Technical School For The Deaf
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Collaborated with fellow Orientation Leaders for seamless event planning and execution.
  • Sustained collaborative relationships with faculty, staff and administration.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills by fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among attending students.
  • Participated in comprehensive training programs to develop exceptional leadership skills applicable to the role of an Orientation Leader.
  • Worked closely with faculty members to ensure accurate information was disseminated regarding evening activities and expectations.
  • Ensured student safety by providing supervision and support overnight
  • Assisted faculty overnights with any emergencies that arose.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Deaf Studies & Criminal Justice

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
05.2018

Skills

  • Advanced receptive and expressive ASL fluency
  • Strong receptive voicing skills
  • In-depth personal understanding of Deaf Culture
  • Highly effective communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to build strong positive working relationships
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Ability to effectively work in a wide variety of environments with diverse populations
  • In-depth understanding and adherence to RID's Code of Professional Conduct
  • Strong ability to recognize, learn, and incorporate technical jargon specific to a variety of settings
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Deaf Culture Awareness

Affiliations

  • RID Member

Timeline

ASL Interpreter

Interpretek
11.2019 - Current

Explore Your Future Night Orientation Leader

National Technical School For The Deaf
06.2016 - 08.2016

Daycare Assistant

Margaret's House @ RIT
10.2015 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Deaf Studies & Criminal Justice

Rochester Institute of Technology

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