Lance Sigdestad
Bristol,SD
Summary
Seasoned Co-Director at SD Deaf Resources & Outreach Programs, adept in innovation management and customer relations. Excelled in transforming community service delivery and enhancing team operations, notably through the High School Camp initiative. Proven track record in strategic planning and consulting, with a strong focus on achieving inclusivity and independence for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Director
SD Deaf Resources & Outreach Programs
, SD
08.2022 - Current
- Responsible for full-time and independent contractor staff statewide.
- Operation community service programs, such as Peer Support, Communication Assistance, Skills Training, and Family Communication Assistance/Deaf Mentoring.
- Engaging in outreach to connect community members by sharing resources and removing barriers.
- Operation High School Camp for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in South Dakota.
Community Service Specialist
SDDROP/CSD
, SD
02.1992 - 07.2022
- Individualized support to enable participants to access programs and systems, both virtually and in person, to become independent.
- Promoting personal growth and social skills by sharing experiences in group or one-on-one settings.
- Work to bridge communication and cultural gaps by supporting people working toward independence.
- Sign Language classes help parents and caregivers communicate more effectively with deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
- Work with Vocational Rehabilitation on job searching, job coaching, and sensitivity training with deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
- Provide advocacy to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
Education
Gallaudet University
Washington, DCSkills
- Customer relations
- Innovation management
- Board relations
- Team operations
- Strategic planning
- Consulting
Affiliations
- Co-director Camp UBU (Camp for deaf and hard of hearing including SD, ND, MN, IA and NE - camp located in SD)
- Board member of Sertoma Connections Greater Plains Club
- Board member of South Dakota Hands & Voice
- Committee of Aberdeen Mayor Advisory for Disabilities
- Education chairperson for South Dakota Association for the Deaf
- Committee on South Dakota Bridging for disability project with SD Network against Family Violence and Sexual Assault.
Timeline
Co-Director
SD Deaf Resources & Outreach Programs
08.2022 - Current
Community Service Specialist
SDDROP/CSD
02.1992 - 07.2022
Gallaudet University
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