Robert Tawney

Experience

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  Kearsarge Regional Elementary Schools

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  Computer Consultant
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  Gallaudet University

  Dec 1998 - Sept 2004

  User Service Technician
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  Sorenson Communications

  Dec 2003 - Dec 2008

  Area Specialist, Master Certified Trainer
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  Deaf & Police Interactive Committee

  Jan 2009 - Jun 2019

  Standing Committee
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  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.

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  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
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  Rochester Deaf Rotary

  Jul 2009 - Jun 2015

  • President

    Jul 2013 - Jun 2015

  • President-Elect

    Jul 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Treasurer

    Jul 2009 - Jun 2012
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  Rochester Deaf Awareness Week 2010

  Feb 2010 - Sept 2010

  RDAW Host Agency Liaison
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  Ambit Energy,LP

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2015

  Consultant

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

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

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2016

  Bylaw Committee Chair
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  OrganoGold

  Feb 2012 - now

  Entrepreneur

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

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  Rochester Deaf Awareness Week

  Feb 2012 - Nov 2012

  Co-Chair of RDAW 2012 (volunteer)
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  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

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  Freelance/Contract

  Jun 2015 - now

  Deaf Interpreter in Training
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  Life Matters (Health and Wellness)

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2016

  Network Marketer
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  Deaf Refugee Advocacy

  Jan 2017 - now

  • Co-Founder

    Jan 2017 - now

  • Co-Director

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2020
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  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
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  Camaraderie-Solutions

  Sept 2021 - now

  ASL Instructor
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  Self-employed

  Nov 2021 - now

  Independent News Video Journalist

  Having several interviews and shooting news assignments around town

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  Purple Communications, Inc

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  Account Manager
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  Rochester Refugee Resettlement Services, Inc

  Feb 2024 - now

  Bookkeeper