Open To Work
Melissa Wimber
Southwestern Community College
Creston,IA
14
Years of experience
Effective communication and building relationships. Active listening and multitasking,
Professional interpreter with extensive experience in bridging communication gaps through sign language. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable, communicative, and highly adaptable.
Work History
Sign Language Interpreter
1 Year- Facilitated effective communication between hearing and deaf individuals during home visits.
- Enhanced communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals by providing accurate and timely sign language interpretation services.
- Adapted quickly to dynamic environments, responding effectively to various sign language styles.
Team Lead
4 Years 9 Months- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve resolutions for various issues.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Established performance goals for clients and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Certified Medication Manager. Administered medications.
- Scheduled appointments for clients
- Provided transportation to community activities, appointments, to and from work.
Classroom Collaborate Assistant
8 Years 10 Months- Assisted highschool students with college courses making sure they stay on track.
- Assisted middle school through high school students with assignments.
- Facilitated communication with teachers.
Education
High School Diploma
Associate of Arts - Sign Language Interpreting
Skills
Typing skills
Relationship building
Self-assessment
Consecutive interpreting
Teamwork and collaboration
Multitasking
Attention to detail
Excellent communication
Organizational skills
Active listening
Timeline
Sign Language Interpreter
Southwestern Community College
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Team Lead
SIRF
06.2021 - 03.2026Read More
Classroom Collaborate Assistant
East Union Schools
01.2013 - 11.2021Read More
Iowa Western Community College
Associate of Arts from Sign Language Interpreting
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East Union
High School Diploma
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