Olivia B Krise
ASL Interpreter
Kent
Summary
Experienced ASL interpreter with a strong background in facilitating clear and effective communication across diverse settings and clients. Proficient in simultaneous and consecutive interpretation with a focus on clear and precise communication. Operates well in both remote and in-person scenarios.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Instructor, American Sign Language/English Interpreting
Kent State University
08.2021 - Current
- Course Overview: Processes I, Processes II, Medical Interpreting, Influential Figures in the Deaf Community, The Professional Interpreter, Social Media and Current Events Interpreting, Advanced Practicum
- Oversee practicum experiences
- Promote an engaging learning experience for students in both remote and in person environments
- Actively build rapport connecting with students during class and with flexible office hours
- Align teaching strategies with the standard curriculum to the strengths and needs of the students via surveys and check-ins
- Reconfigured the medical interpreting curriculum to include the representation and needs of the local Deaf Community
VRS/Community Interpreter
Sorenson Communications
06.2008 - 01.2023
- Interpreted phone calls between hearing and deaf constituents
- Provided ASL interpretation for the Northeast Ohio Deaf/HoH community in medical, post-secondary, and vocational settings
Independent Contractor – Community Interpreter
Akorbi
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Interpreted for in-home healthcare appointments
Caregiver: Staff Medical Interpreter
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Interpreted for patients/employees in professional and healthcare environments at main and satellite campuses enterprise-wide
- Interpreted telehealth appointments
- Navigated varying language and cultural sensitivities of patients and caregivers
- Built trust with patients and caregivers
- Presented and assisted colleagues in presenting skill building workshops for our interpreting team
- Collaborated with team members to develop a pilot program for mentoring an ASL interpreter intern with Global Patient Services
- Fulfilled on-call duties at the emergency department for 1 week out of the month
Independent Contractor- Community Interpreter
Greater Akron Deaf Services
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Interpreted for medical and post-secondary assignments
Staff Interpreter/Coordinator
Kent State University
08.2008 - 12.2018
- Interpreted for Deaf/HOH/Deaf-Blind students for courses in-person and remotely
- Interpreted for D/deaf faculty meetings (staff/supervisor), courses and trainings
- Hired, trained, and supervised graduate assistants & coordinated practicum student observations
- Coordinated and managed schedules for part-time interpreters.
- Led presentations and trainings to faculty/staff/students pertaining to disability
Education
Master of Education - Intervention Specialist
Kent State University
Kent, OH 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Educational Interpreting & Deaf Education
Kent State University
Kent, OH 05.2001 -
Skills
Professional ethics
ASL/English interpreting
Effective communication
Client relationships
Certification
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf: National Interpreter Certification: Advanced (NIC-A), 2009
Workshop Presentations
- Paged to the ED, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Region III Conference, Columbus, Ohio, 2022
- Paged to the ED, Purple Communications, 2021
- Medical Panel, Guest, Purple Communications, 01/01/21
- Show Some Spine, Cleveland Clinic, 04/01/20
- An (Administrator’s) Journey into the Deaf World, Association on Higher Education And Disability- AHEAD, New Orleans, 07/01/12
Timeline
Instructor, American Sign Language/English Interpreting
Kent State University
08.2021 - Current
Independent Contractor – Community Interpreter
Akorbi
01.2020 - 01.2022
Caregiver: Staff Medical Interpreter
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
01.2019 - 09.2020
Independent Contractor- Community Interpreter
Greater Akron Deaf Services
01.2018 - 01.2020
Staff Interpreter/Coordinator
Kent State University
08.2008 - 12.2018
VRS/Community Interpreter
Sorenson Communications
06.2008 - 01.2023
Master of Education - Intervention Specialist
Kent State University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Educational Interpreting & Deaf Education
Kent State University
05.2001 -
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