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JAN WENGER

Summary

Experienced American Sign Language Interpreter dedicated to enhancing client satisfaction and promoting equal access to education at Cypress College and Cerritos College. Demonstrates deep cultural understanding and intermediate ASL proficiency, facilitating effective communication between Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals in diverse environments. Strong advocate for Deaf rights, actively contributing to a more inclusive community. Currently pursuing ASL courses at Saddleback College with plans for continued education to enhance ASL syntax at Gallaudet University in 2025.


Overview

45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ASL Data Coordinator/ASL Scheduler

Rise Interpreting
03.2025 - Current
  • First point of customer service for all incoming inquiries
  • Data entry requests for Sign Language Interpreting needs
  • Follow-up with any inquiries via email, phone, or instant messaging
  • Scheduling interpreters for daily and immediate assignments

Executive Assistant to the Dean

Azusa Pacific University
01.2013 - 08.2022
  • Serves as executive support to the Dean and responsible for directing administrative activities for the school, to include budget analysis, processing new hires, liaison to school faculty, staff, and students as well as University internal and external clientele. Maintains professionalism with a high degree of confidentiality in all matters.
  • Serves as internal consultant to Dean's Leadership Team; provide feedback as it relates to administrative processes, policies, and strategic reporting
  • Monitors over twenty-five operational budgets, and restricted accounts, tracks and follows through with any discrepancies and corrections
  • Understanding time management skills to prioritize assignments with tight deadlines, improving efficiency and productivity
  • Prepares documents and reports for five committees/departments
  • Liaison between Human Resources and newly hired adjuncts, staff, and student interns to include contracts and submitting appropriate hiring documents

Executive Assistant to the Associate Provost

Azusa Pacific University
02.2008 - 12.2012
  • Provided office operations, and administrative support to the Associate Provost, and Office of Diversity, Planning, and Assessment.
  • Ensured confidentiality, followed policies and procedures
  • Planned three national conferences
  • Reviewed, monitored, and audited ten budgets; processed all travel and miscellaneous expenditures
  • Created agendas, and transcribed minutes for ten committees
  • Onboard training and supervised ten student workers, and three graduate interns
  • Interacted and engaged with Azusa Pacific University community, and external stakeholders
  • Synthesized systems to manage information
  • Prepared various written communications, reports, and documents to ensure smooth operations
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings

Purchasing Assistant

Azusa Pacific University
06.2004 - 02.2008
  • Supported the Business Office and Accounts Payable Manager with discretion and confidentiality. First point of contact for internal personnel requesting purchases for their department. Monitored and approved all purchase requisition for the university; worked alongside numerous offices, and administrators to track budget expenses and discrepancies.
  • Instructed, and administered training for APU's Purchasing Card
  • Trained administrative professionals to research and analyze budget discrepancies
  • Developed, and implemented travel policies

ASL Interpreter

Cypress College
09.1980 - 06.1985
  • Provided interpreting services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing clients in a variety of settings, including medical and educational
  • Demonstrated expertise in American sign Language (ASL and SEE) as well as in Deaf culture and etiquette
  • Utilized a variety of interpreting techniques, such as simultaneous and consecutive interpretation
  • Supported equal access to education for deaf students by interpreting lectures, discussions, and group activities in academic settings

ASL Interpreter

Cerritos Community College
09.1980 - 06.1985
  • Provided interpreting services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing clients in a variety of settings, including medical and educational
  • Demonstrated expertise in American sign Language (ASL and SEE) as well as in Deaf culture and etiquette
  • Utilized a variety of interpreting techniques, such as simultaneous and consecutive interpretation
  • Supported equal access to education for deaf students by interpreting lectures, discussions, and group activities in academic settings

Education

Master of Science - Organizational Leadership

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
12.2009

Associates of Arts Degree - Sign Language Interpreting

Golden West College

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
07.2008

Skills

  • Intermediate ASL proficiency
  • Cultural Understanding
  • Continuous Professional Development
  • Emotional Expression
  • Professionalism
  • Confidentiality Understanding
  • Professional Ethics

Certification

  • Sign Language Interpreter- Program: Golden West College
  • Time Management 1/2024
  • Strength Based Leadership: 6/2017
  • Emotional Intelligence Learning System 2/2010

Timeline

ASL Data Coordinator/ASL Scheduler

Rise Interpreting
03.2025 - Current

Executive Assistant to the Dean

Azusa Pacific University
01.2013 - 08.2022

Executive Assistant to the Associate Provost

Azusa Pacific University
02.2008 - 12.2012

Purchasing Assistant

Azusa Pacific University
06.2004 - 02.2008

ASL Interpreter

Cypress College
09.1980 - 06.1985

ASL Interpreter

Cerritos Community College
09.1980 - 06.1985

Associates of Arts Degree - Sign Language Interpreting

Golden West College

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Azusa Pacific University

Master of Science - Organizational Leadership

Azusa Pacific University

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