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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Victoria Blasdel

Tampa,FL

Summary

Experienced Sign Language Interpreter with a strong background in educational, medical, and social service settings. Skilled at facilitating effective communication and improving accessibility. Highly-motivated team member with a desire to take on new challenges. Exemplifying a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively in a team environment as well as independently.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sign Language Interpreter Internship

Sign Language Studios
Smyrna, TN
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Completed over 300 hours of supervised interpreting, enhancing practical skills.
  • Attended workshops and seminars to remain current on interpreting best practices.
  • Provided administrative support to office staff, facilitating efficient operations.

Program Director

MAPLERIDGE Ranch Summer Camp
Owego, NY
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Coordinated special events, including trips and themed dinners, to enhance community engagement.
  • Performed staff evaluations to uphold quality assurance standards.
  • Organized diverse community-building activities to foster team collaboration.

Resident Assistant

Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Established a safe and secure living environment for all residents.
  • Organized community-building events to boost resident engagement.
  • Collaborated with Resident Assistants on joint programs and activities.
  • Completed administrative tasks, including incident reports and programming evaluations.
  • Maintained regular communication with supervisor about resident issues and concerns.

Camp Counselor

MAPLERIDGE Ranch Summer Camp
Owego, NY
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Conducted pre-camp orientation sessions for new campers and parents.
  • Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
  • Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, hiking, and sports.
  • Provided emotional support to campers facing personal challenges and life difficulties during their time away.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - American Sign Language And Interpreting

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05-2025

Skills

  • American Sign Language interpretation
  • Crisis management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Event planning
  • Professional communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Interpreting ethics
  • Technology efficiency
  • Social media management

Accomplishments

  • Participated in Converge, a year-long leadership training program focused on developing strategic thinking, effective communication, and team management skills.
  • Completed 120 hours of community service, demonstrating strong commitment to giving back to the community
    through volunteering and leading events.

Certification

  • Completed the Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS) certification, strengthening my ability to provide accurate, compliant interpreting services that meet state standards and support effective communication.
  • Certified in Safe Talk crisis management, specializing in suicide alertness and intervention techniques.

Timeline

Sign Language Interpreter Internship

Sign Language Studios
01.2025 - 05.2025

Program Director

MAPLERIDGE Ranch Summer Camp
05.2024 - 08.2024

Resident Assistant

Liberty University
08.2023 - 05.2024

Camp Counselor

MAPLERIDGE Ranch Summer Camp
05.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - American Sign Language And Interpreting

Liberty University