Raquel Silverman
Summary
Professional ASL interpreter for settings ranging from substance abuse recovery settings to interpreting on camera for international events with 500,000 attendees.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
ASL Interpreter
Self-employed
06.1990 - Current
- Interpret between English and ASL in diverse environments including University classes, industrial factories, mental health settings, and venues such as Wolf Trap Foundation (Shakespeare) and U.S. Air Arena (Bruce Springsteen, Garth Brooks).
- Interpret for live remote events and for pre-recorded videos such as for U.S. Department of State, U.S. Postal Workers Union, and for Jewish education such as for Rabbinical teachings on internet.
Voiceover Talent
Learning Ally
10.2012 - 01.2015
- Narrated audiobooks: Classic literature, popular fiction, and educational textbooks (history, science, and math).
Interpreter/Program Manager
U.S. Department of State
02.1994 - 11.1996
- Interpreted between ASL/English for State Department staff: Foreign Service Institute trainings, employee evaluations, etc.
- Hired and coordinated contract interpreters as needed
- Platform interpreting for Secretary of State and visiting Dignitaries.
Education
Certificate of Ontological Coaching -
Accomplishment Coaching
Washington, D.C.01.2015
MA in Sign Language Interpreting -
Gallaudet University
Washington, D.C.01.1991
BA in Communications -
George Washington University
Washington, D.C.01.1981
Skills
- Excellent personal relations skills
- Outstanding language processing skills
- Ability to work under pressure
Timeline
Voiceover Talent
Learning Ally
10.2012 - 01.2015
Interpreter/Program Manager
U.S. Department of State
02.1994 - 11.1996
ASL Interpreter
Self-employed
06.1990 - Current
Certificate of Ontological Coaching -
Accomplishment Coaching
MA in Sign Language Interpreting -
Gallaudet University
BA in Communications -
George Washington University
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