Robert Tawney

Robert Tawney

Computer Consultant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Having several interviews and shooting news assignments around town

  • Education

    • Northeastern University

      1989 - 1992
      Electrical Engineering Technology

      Activities and Societies: NU Hus-Skiers and Outing Club, NU Deaf Club, Board member of MSAD 102 Credits toward BS, Engineering Technology

    • Gallaudet University

      1992 - 1996
      BA Mathematics

      Activities and Societies: Computer Club, Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity (Engineering Leadership Director, President & Historian), Intra-Fraternity Council (President), Greek Council (Vice-President)

  • Experience

    • Kearsarge Regional Elementary Schools

      Jan 1997 - Jan 1998
      Computer Consultant
    • Gallaudet University

      Dec 1998 - Sept 2004
      User Service Technician
    • Sorenson Communications

      Dec 2003 - Dec 2008
      Area Specialist, Master Certified Trainer
    • Deaf & Police Interactive Committee

      Jan 2009 - Jun 2019
      Standing Committee
    • Purple Communications, Inc

      Jan 2009 - Mar 2010
      Outreach Representative

      Assisted over 1,000 deaf and hard-of-hearing clients by installing mobile videophones and P3 Software.Managed the process of customer recruiting, installing and training users on the use of mobile videophones and Purple NetbooksAnswered inquiries and managed technical support operations.Conducted seminars and training sessions on use of company product line.

    • Rochester Recreation Club of the Deaf

      May 2009 - Feb 2012

      iPAD, Facebook, Websites, Virus Prevention and etc.

      • REAP Tech 101 Volunteering Educator

        Feb 2011 - Feb 2012
      • Board Member & Vice-President

        May 2009 - Jan 2012
    • Rochester Deaf Rotary

      Jul 2009 - Jun 2015
      • President

        Jul 2013 - Jun 2015
      • President-Elect

        Jul 2012 - Jun 2013
      • Treasurer

        Jul 2009 - Jun 2012
    • Rochester Deaf Awareness Week 2010

      Feb 2010 - Sept 2010
      RDAW Host Agency Liaison
    • Ambit Energy,LP

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2015
      Consultant

      Help customers to save their electricity and/or gas bills and training new marketing consultants.

    • Deaf Elders Around Rochester (D.E.A.R.)

      Jan 2012 - Dec 2016
      Bylaw Committee Chair
    • OrganoGold

      Feb 2012 - now
      Entrepreneur

      Social Media Marketing, distributing OrGano Gold products, advertising the Ganoderma benefits, and providing sessions: Coaching, Training and Public Speaking.

    • Rochester Deaf Awareness Week

      Feb 2012 - Nov 2012
      Co-Chair of RDAW 2012 (volunteer)
    • Vemma

      Jul 2013 - Jan 2016
      VEMMA Affiliate

      Social Media, Network Marketing, distributing Healthy products, and providing sessions: Coaching, Training and Public Speaking. Helping people for using their primary healthy with VEMMA products and the business too. Helping people develop, advance and utilize their network.http://tawney.vemma.com

    • Freelance/Contract

      Jun 2015 - now
      Deaf Interpreter in Training
    • Life Matters (Health and Wellness)

      Sept 2015 - Sept 2016
      Network Marketer
    • Deaf Refugee Advocacy

      Jan 2017 - now
      • Co-Founder

        Jan 2017 - now
      • Co-Director

        Jan 2017 - Jan 2020
    • Rochester Refugee Resettlement Services, Inc

      Oct 2019 - Jun 2023

      Ensured an intake and assessment is completed for all individuals interested in enrolling in the program.Maintained complete and accurate records on each participant, including documents supporting eligibility and contemporaneous documentation of services utilizing the PAGES database system.Advocated for supportive services as needed to ensure participants can have their basic needs met, such as access to transportation, childcare services, and clothing (uniforms).

      • Accounting Assistant

        Oct 2019 - Jun 2023
      • HPOG Navigator

        Oct 2019 - Oct 2021
    • Camaraderie-Solutions

      Sept 2021 - now
      ASL Instructor
    • Self-employed

      Nov 2021 - now
      Independent News Video Journalist

      Having several interviews and shooting news assignments around town

    • Purple Communications, Inc

      Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
      Account Manager
    • Rochester Refugee Resettlement Services, Inc

      Feb 2024 - now
      Bookkeeper
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CompTIA A+

    • CompTIA Network+

    • Microsoft Certified Professional

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Professional Educator

      Issued by Rochester Refugee Resettlement Services, Inc on Mar 2020
      Rochester Refugee Resettlement Services, IncAssociated with Robert Tawney
    • Co-Founder

      Issued by Deaf Refugee Advocacy on Jan 2017
      Deaf Refugee AdvocacyAssociated with Robert Tawney
    • Deaf Strong Hospital volunteer

      Issued by National Deaf Health Research on Jan 2010
      National Deaf Health ResearchAssociated with Robert Tawney
    • Co-Founder

      Issued by World Deaf Refugee Day on Sept 2020
      World Deaf Refugee DayAssociated with Robert Tawney
    • Co-Founder

      Issued by Global Deaf Refugee Network on Jun 2021
      Global Deaf Refugee NetworkAssociated with Robert Tawney
    • ASL instructor

      Issued by Rochester Refugee Resettlement Services, Inc on Aug 2015
      Rochester Refugee Resettlement Services, IncAssociated with Robert Tawney
    • Committee Member

      Issued by NAMI Rochester on Jan 2018
      NAMI RochesterAssociated with Robert Tawney
    • President

      Issued by Rochester Deaf Rotary on Jul 2017
      Rochester Deaf RotaryAssociated with Robert Tawney
    • President-Elect

      Issued by Rochester Deaf Rotary on Jul 2016
      Rochester Deaf RotaryAssociated with Robert Tawney
    • REAP Coordinator

      Issued by Rochester Recreation Club for the Deaf on Mar 2013
      Rochester Recreation Club for the DeafAssociated with Robert Tawney