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AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER

Professional Summary

Nationally Certified Sign Language Interpreter with 17 years of experience in providing communication access in the following settings: Education (early childhood-post secondary), Medical, Business, Conference, Social Services, Performing Arts, Cultural Arts, Religious. Maintaining the integrity of my work is of utmost priority; the delicate balance of a strong adherence to the industry standard Code of Ethics and exceptional interpersonal skills provide the foundation necessary to meet the highest of expectations.

Certifications

RID Nationally Certified Interpreter (NIC)

Skills

RID Certification
Strong understanding of Deaf Culture and Community
Superior communication skills
Minimal Language Skills Specialist
Deaf-Blind Tactile Interpreting Specialist

Native user of American Sign Language (ASL)
Confident in assignment assessment and working with Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) when necessary
Superior Interpreting and Transliterating ability

Interests

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (03/05-present) Active member NYC Metro RID (02/05-present) Active member Indiana University Alumni Association (08/04-present) Active member Children's Miracle Network Indianapolis, IN (03/02-06/04) Volunteer work at hospitals, Coordinate fundraising activities for Riley Children's Hospital, Phi Mu Fraternity Indiana University (03/02-06/04) Risk Management Chair, Coordinate and regulate safety measures for over 100 women, Organize campus safety workshops and plan functions.

Work History

American Sign Language Interpreter, 08/2004 to Current
Self Employed – New York, NY

Interpret messages simultaneously (SI) or consecutively (CI) from American Sign Language to English and vice versa, maintaining message content, context and style as much as possible.
Compile all necessary information, including terminology, to intensively prepare for a significant assignment, often in relation to the legal or medical field.
Maintain professional development through continuing education and certification management with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
Liaise and interpret between professionals and low English proficient (LEP) individuals in the vocational rehabilitation, medical and social services settings.
Serve as a cultural mediator when necessary, keeping with cultural awareness and sensitivity at all times.

American Sign Language Interpreter, 08/2005 to 08/2007
Sorenson Communications – New York, NY

As a Video Relay Interpreter, provide Sign to Voice and Voice to Sign Interpretation.
Demonstrate strict adherence to industry wide and professional ethics at all times.
Maintain the ability to quickly learn and implement new and changing technologies, trends and procedures.
Work effectively in a fast paced, highly regulated team environment while providing and receiving support from colleagues.

American Sign Language Interpreter, 07/2000 to 08/2004
Self Employed – Indianapolis, IN

Affiliated with two interpreting agencies in various settings: Medical field with IU Health University Hospital, IU Health Methodist Hospital, St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital, Riley Hospital for Children and Community Hospital North. Appointments, Surgical Prep and Post Operative work. Business field interpreting job interviews and staff meetings. Educational field in early childhood, k-12 and post secondary.

Assumed responsibility for the agency in the absence of the director, coordinated and managed interpreter placement at IU Health Methodist Hospital and Riley Hospital for Children.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Speech and Hearing/Audiology, 06/04
Indiana University - Bloomington, Indiana

Member of Phi Mu Fraternity
Philanthropic work with Children's Miracle Network

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Self Employed
Sorenson Communications

School Attended

Indiana University

Job Titles Held:

American Sign Language Interpreter

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Speech and Hearing/Audiology , 06/04

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