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Olivia B Krise

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 -
Olivia B KriseASL Interpreter