Sharon Hirt
Dracut,MA
Summary
Accomplished Director of Communication Access at Advocates, Inc. and seasoned Freelance ASL/English Interpreter, specializing in project coordination and operations management. Proven track record in contract negotiation and business planning, effectively overseeing a team of 10 staff interpreters and more than 50 freelance interpreters. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and strategic planning skills, driving significant improvements in efficiency and productivity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Communication Access
Advocates, Inc.
12.2008 - Current
Essential Functions:
Freelance ASL/English Interpreter
Self Employed
05.2005 - Current
Interpret American Sign Language (ASL) to and from spoken English for various Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.
2. Translate written English to and from ASL for individuals and guests As needed.
3. Adhere to the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct
5. Work effectively with outside interpreters / schedulers for trainings, appointments and meetings.
6. Maintain my own practice ensuring quality assurance such as assignment logistics, scheduling, number of interpreters needed per assignment.
7. Mentor interpreting students from local educational institutions as well as minority communities.
Education
No Degree - Certificates in ASL, Deaf Culture And Interpreting
Northeastern University
Boston Mass05.2000
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Operations Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Business Planning
- Oversee a budget of $750,000
Accomplishments
Trained as a Massachusetts approved legal interpeter.
Trained and experienced as a Deafblind interpreter including Close Vision, Tactile and the Rochester Method
Continued training in Protactile
Timeline
Director of Communication Access
Advocates, Inc.
12.2008 - Current
Freelance ASL/English Interpreter
Self Employed
05.2005 - Current
No Degree - Certificates in ASL, Deaf Culture And Interpreting
Northeastern University
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