John A. Wood
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Dedicated individual successfully facilitates communication between people of different cultures and backgrounds. Brings wealth of knowledge and experience to organizations requiring interpretation and translation services. Committed to providing quality service and results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
VRS ASL/English Language Interpreter
Purple Communications, Inc
05.2019 - Current
- Using Video Relay technology, interpreted English and ASL languages for callers connecting with one another around the U.S.
- For each call, accurately and effectively interpreted each speaker's intended message.
- Managed the calls using the interpreting process to represent the unique communication styles of each caller who spoke different languages and who held different cultural values.
- Effectively managed high call volumes with fast paced connections, and unpredictable contexts.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting language translation.
- Developed and maintained glossary of technical terms.
ASL Interpreter
SRI
11.2022 - Current
- Facilitated communication between deaf or hard of hearing individuals and Medical and Education Professionals.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting language translation.
- Developed and maintained glossary of technical terms.
- Provided interpretation services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals..
ASL Interpreter
CODA's Plus
04.2018 - 06.2021
- Facilitated communication between deaf or hard of hearing individuals and medical professionals.
- Provided interpretation services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in various settings.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting language translation.
- Developed and maintained glossary of technical terms.
ASL Interpreter
Chemeketa Community College
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Facilitated communication between deaf or hard of hearing individuals and Educational Professionals.
- Provided interpretation services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
- Collaborated in planning meetings to better serve hard of hearing in Educational settings.
- Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting language translation.
- Developed strategies to perform accurate and consistent translations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interpreting Studies
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR06.2018
Skills
- Relationship Building
- ASL Fluency
- Continuous Professional Development
- Interpersonal Communication
- Accurate Translation
- Confidential Information Protection
- Critical Thinking
- Ethical Codes Adherence
- Word Conflict Resolution
- Attention to Detail
- Information Interpretation
- External Communications
Timeline
ASL Interpreter
SRI
11.2022 - Current
VRS ASL/English Language Interpreter
Purple Communications, Inc
05.2019 - Current
ASL Interpreter
CODA's Plus
04.2018 - 06.2021
ASL Interpreter
Chemeketa Community College
01.2018 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Interpreting Studies
Western Oregon University
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