Gina Kasha
San Pedro,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
My heart, as stated previously is for our Lord. He has guided me throughout my life and I know He will continue to do so. My desire is to serve HIM alone and place me where he sees fit.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Sign Language Interpreter
Sorenson Communications
Burbank, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Interpreted conversations, instruction and meetings for all parties involved.
- Interpreted spoken language into sign language and vice versa accurately and quickly to facilitate communication between deaf and non-deaf parties.
- Supported colleagues by providing assistance when needed during difficult assignments or challenging scenarios.
- Adhered to local state laws regarding confidentiality when working with clients' sensitive information.
- Observed nonverbal cues to ensure understanding was achieved by all parties involved in the conversation.
- Assisted with professional communication between individuals with hearing impairments.
- Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients.
- Adhered to ethical codes protecting information confidentiality.
Musical Sign Language Interpretating
Ministry Of Education
Anaheim
08.2014 - Current
Sorrenson
- I have been interpreting the Harvest Crusade for many years now. My heart and one of my gifting are in interpreting worship music.
- I love nothing more than translating music and then allowing the Holy Spirit to guide my hands while I interpret.
Freelance Sign Language Interpreter
Lifesigns
Los Angeles, CA
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Developed strong relationships with clients through active listening and engaging conversations during sessions.
- Assisted with professional communication between individuals with hearing impairments.
- Interpreted conversations, instruction and meetings for all parties involved.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as teachers, doctors, counselors and social workers in order to provide comprehensive support for clients' needs.
Video Relay Interpreter
Purple Communications, Inc
Long Beach, CA
10.2015 - 10.2021
- Utilized appropriate techniques to ensure accuracy and clarity when interpreting between spoken English and ASL.
- Promoted effective communication strategies between Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing clients and their hearing partners by providing cultural mediation as needed.
- Monitored audio quality on both sides of the conversation throughout each interpreting session to ensure clear transmission of information.
- Facilitated communication between hearing persons and Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing persons using Video Relay Interpreting technology.
- Provided Video Relay Interpreting services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals in a variety of settings.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards related to Video Relay Interpreting services.
- Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients.
- Interpreted conference calls and other workplace communications in real-time.
Video Relay Interpreter
LifesignsInterpretingSorenson Communications
Burbank, CA
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Adapted interpretation style based on the needs of the participants involved in a given session.
- Utilized appropriate techniques to ensure accuracy and clarity when interpreting between spoken English and ASL.
- Adhered to professional standards of conduct while providing Video Relay Interpreting services, including maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Monitored audio quality on both sides of the conversation throughout each interpreting session to ensure clear transmission of information.
- Facilitated communication between hearing persons and Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing persons using Video Relay Interpreting technology.
- Provided Video Relay Interpreting services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals in a variety of settings.
Sign Language Interpreter
El Camino City College
Torrance, CA
09.2004 - 09.2008
- Interpreted conversations, instruction and meetings for all parties involved.
- Assisted with professional communication between individuals with hearing impairments and other parties involved..
- Adhered to local state laws regarding confidentiality when working with clients' sensitive information.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Deaf Studies
Cal State University Northridge
Northridge, CA06-2000
Master of Arts - New Testament
Biola
La Mirada, CASkills
- Live Interpretations
- Interpersonal Communication
- Client Confidentiality
- [Language] Fluency
- Ethical Codes Adherence
- Confidential Information Protection
- Self Motivation
- Adaptability
- Reliability
- Active Listening
- Multitasking
Timeline
Freelance Sign Language Interpreter
Lifesigns
01.2024 - 01.2024
Community Sign Language Interpreter
Sorenson Communications
08.2023 - Current
Video Relay Interpreter
Purple Communications, Inc
10.2015 - 10.2021
Musical Sign Language Interpretating
Ministry Of Education
08.2014 - Current
Video Relay Interpreter
LifesignsInterpretingSorenson Communications
01.2009 - 01.2011
Sign Language Interpreter
El Camino City College
09.2004 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Deaf Studies
Cal State University Northridge
Master of Arts - New Testament
Biola