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SYLVIE MARC-CHARLES WEIR

Pembroke Pines,Florida

Summary

Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top revenue producers. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving customer relationships.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

DIRECTOR

Deaf Haitians, Off The Grid Missions
01.2021 - Current
  • Helping the deaf communities in Haiti during the disastrous earthquakes
  • Support to provide a Safe Haven for deaf women to grow their business to work
  • Organizing the shipping, mailing and handling of storage for disaster reliefs materials
  • Assisted with deaf refugee evacuation and training at a camp in Ukraine and Poland summer 22'
  • Recently lead assisted with deaf people in Turkiye Winter 23' after the earthquake which provided the solar lights , foods, clothes, and water filters portable
  • Education to the deaf communities on essential needs such as how to use and install solar lights, women's hygiene with reusable pads, and safe water drinking with the use of filters
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.

DEAF INTERPRETER, ASL INSTRUCTOR

CODALINK
10.2018 - Current
  • Interpreting
  • Team with a hearing interpreter to deliver the content between a deaf client and interpreter
  • Use Caribbean sign languages of Haiti, Jamaica, Bahamas
  • Transmit the content to translate from deaf persons who have minimal or limited communication skills
  • Translate for deaf-blind or deaf with limited vision through ASL or tactile sign language
  • Use deaf client's home signs or gestures
  • Translate and combine deaf client's particular ‘s signs based on his/her cultures, region, and age
  • Transmit the content from her/his characteristics reflective of deaf culture
  • Frequently use Haitian Sign Language which includes Creole and French
  • I used Universal sign language within the numbers and some signs with my clients to combine with their native sign language
  • Teach American Sign Language and tutoring.
  • Facilitated communication between deaf or hard of hearing individuals and professionals.

ADVOCACY COORDINATOR

Friends of Montfort, INC
06.2015 - Current
  • Dictionary
  • Scope of the project for the native Langue Des Signes Haitian; Haitian Sign Language (LSH) dictionary
  • Combination of visual signs with LSH deaf Haitian team in Haiti to approve the signs for
  • LSH dictionary
  • To produce a 1200-1500 word visual dictionary with pictures,words in French, Haitian
  • Creole, and English
  • 24 LSH signers including two interpreters, and three deaf artists to work together on identifying, drawing, and approving signs for all category, and Haitian place of interest
  • Doing a techinical Critic on LSH signs plus on the advisory board group for this project.
  • Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.

CO-DIRECTOR OF CAMP

Institut Montfort School
07.2011 - 07.2019
  • Plan camp activities for two weeks with the personal discovery founder, Jean Berube
  • Integrated deaf and CODA children in the camp with positive outcomes
  • Planning the camp plus fundraising that I
  • Prepare teaching materials for the deaf camp for the instruction of Haitian Sign Language (LSH)
  • Provide instruction to deaf and hearing staff on LSH during the camp
  • Provide workshops on teaching material based on visual education for teachers at Institut
  • Montfort
  • Conducted leadership training to deaf staff , hearing teachers, and interpreters
  • Mentor high school seniors and alumnians of Institut Montfort in their career selection
  • Working on the development of Haitian Sign Language dictionary, and interpreter school program in collaboration with the Bureau du Secretarired'Etat a l'Intergration des
  • Personnes Handicappees (BSEIPH) representing the Haitian Government Coordination
  • Pragmatique pour l”Integration des
  • Sourds d'Haiti (COPRISD'H) and Institut Montfort
  • Advocate for deaf high school graduates to prepare for entrance at the Universities in
  • Haiti
  • Empower deaf leaders in Haiti by providing workshops on leadership and team building to help them focus on their abilities to enhance themselves and be self-reliant

DIRECTOR

International Deaf Partnerships
09.2010 - 01.2018
  • IDP Collaborating with different organizations in Francophone Africa/Latin America to place volunteers/ interns to enhance deaf education and advocate for the rights of deaf children
  • Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
  • Plan and implement projects on behalf of disadvantaged children and youth in developing countries
  • This includes, but is not limited to, establishing and running four very successful camps for deaf children and children of deaf adults in Haiti and Guatemala in 2011- 2013
  • Plan and conduct training for deaf and hearing Haitian teachers and staff on how to utilize stimulating educational games to teach deaf children as well as children of deaf adults
  • Serve as panelist and guest speaker at various events in the U.S and abroad
  • Topics include discussion of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, self-advocacy and leadership development.

SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Gallaudet University
10.2013 - 06.2014
  • Perform secretarial duties, research, event planning, technical assistance, website development, policy analysis, and information dissemination to achieve the mission of
  • Faculty Governance
  • Provide administrative support for faculty leaders in instruction, academics and support service in functional areas.

GENERAL STUDIES PROGRAM

GENERAL STUDIES INSTRUCTOR
08.2011 - 05.2013
  • Research, plan and teach the following courses to undergraduate students: The Rights of
  • Children: A
  • Global Perspective; The International Disability Rights Movement and its Impact on
  • Culture and
  • Identity; Introduction to Integrated Learning: The City and Text; Service Learning Session;
  • International
  • Children Rights; and, Human Rights in Haiti.

FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTOR

Friends of Deaf Haiti
01.2010 - 10.2011
  • (FDH), Inc
  • Played a leading role in establishing this organization following the devastating 2010 earthquake in
  • Haiti
  • This organization mobilized assistance from a variety of disaster relief organizations and the
  • Haitian government that accumulated in the establishment of a Deaf Tent City which became a renowned self sustaining refuge site for deaf Haitian and their families
  • As a co-founder and member of the Board of Directors I oversaw fundraising efforts and the disbursement of such funds in the form of educational sponsorship to deaf Haitian children and adults as well as the provision of small business loans to deaf Haitians adults who desire to establish their own businesses
  • Identified and conducted outreach to organizations and entities such as the Embassy of
  • Haiti,
  • GallaudetUniversity and Friends of Montfort, Inc., to generate support for FDH endeavors in Haiti which included, but not limited to, provision of medicine, food and shelter.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS ASSISTANT

07.2008 - 10.2010
  • Office of Community Relations
  • Served as liaison to the communities surrounding Gallaudet University campus, namely
  • Ward 5 and Ward 6
  • Duties included:
  • Proactive outreach to local politicians to facilitate dialogue and exchange regarding issues and concerns of mutual interest
  • Collaboration and coordination with Ward 5 and Ward 6 Council Members to address the needs of the campus community, including but not limited to, acquisition of building permits, installation of proper traffic safety measures on surrounding streets and use of campus facilities by community groups
  • Active participation in meetings such as the Ward 5 and 6 Council and the Gallaudet
  • University
  • Community Relations Council
  • Plan and lead events geared towards strengthening community relations
  • Office for Students with Disabilities

MSW INTERN, Woodrow Wilson High School
01.2010 - 06.2010
  • Conducted functional behavioral assessments of deaf and hard of hearing and hearing high school special education students
  • Actively participated in Individualized Education Program and Multiple Disciplinary Team meetings
  • Conducted cultural sensitivity and awareness education on the topic of deaf and hard of hearing students in mainstream educational settings by delivering presentations as well as inviting guest speakers
  • Conducted one on one counseling sessions with clients to assess their mental conditions and problems.

MSW INTERN
09.2008 - 06.2009
  • Maryland School for the Deaf
  • Oversaw students' transition from middle school to high school by reviewing students' individualized education plan, social history and education outcomes in addition to meeting with each student to gather information regarding their goals
  • Provided mental health counseling to students
  • Conducted small groups sessions with high school boys and girls in the special education classes
  • Coordinated guest speakers for middle and high school students
  • Conducted social history interviews with families.

Education

Master of Social Work - School Social Work

Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
08.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art

Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
05.2007

Associate Degree - Fashion Design

State University of New York - Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY
05.2005

Skills

  • CERTIFICATES/ SKILLS
  • Microsoft Word Applications
  • Basic Haitian Creole and French
  • Solve Production Problems
  • Fluent in Haitian Sign Language (LSH)
  • American Sign Language (ASL)
  • Teaching signs to Infants, Child, and Adults
  • Crisis Management
  • Negotiation
  • New Program Development

Affiliations

Resuscitation Certificate, American Red Disaster Action Team Certificate, American Red Cross Member of NAIE, National Association of Interpreters in Education

Additional Information

  • Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.

Timeline

DIRECTOR

Deaf Haitians, Off The Grid Missions
01.2021 - Current

DEAF INTERPRETER, ASL INSTRUCTOR

CODALINK
10.2018 - Current

ADVOCACY COORDINATOR

Friends of Montfort, INC
06.2015 - Current

SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Gallaudet University
10.2013 - 06.2014

GENERAL STUDIES PROGRAM

GENERAL STUDIES INSTRUCTOR
08.2011 - 05.2013

CO-DIRECTOR OF CAMP

Institut Montfort School
07.2011 - 07.2019

DIRECTOR

International Deaf Partnerships
09.2010 - 01.2018

FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTOR

Friends of Deaf Haiti
01.2010 - 10.2011

MSW INTERN, Woodrow Wilson High School
01.2010 - 06.2010

MSW INTERN
09.2008 - 06.2009

COMMUNITY RELATIONS ASSISTANT

07.2008 - 10.2010

Master of Social Work - School Social Work

Gallaudet University

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art

Gallaudet University

Associate Degree - Fashion Design

State University of New York - Fashion Institute of Technology

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