Grace O.

Experience

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  DeafLINK

  May 2004 - Mar 2007

  Director

  1. Proficient interpretation, both simultaneous and consecutive, using avariety of modes including American Sign Language (ASL), Pidgin SignedEnglish (PSE or Contact Sign), Oral Transliteration, and any Tactile version(adapted for Deaf-Blind or Close-Vision) to/from English2. Proficiency in the interpretation of highly specialized terminology andacronyms often used in a myriad of settings and the ability to adapt quickly, including but not limited to: Government, Scientific,Mathematic and Statistical, Computer and Information Technology, Mental Health, Legal and Law Enforcement, Medical, Educational (Postsecondary and K-12), Performing Arts/Platform.3. Coordination of contracted interpreters for thousands of hours of service provided to a large geographical service area in south-central Michigan.4. Teaching classes in ASL in educational and workplace settings5. Mentoring interpreters for Quality Assurance state licensure and national RID exams6. Advocacy for Deaf Community7. Diagnostic expertise used to evaluate and add to interpreter pool, increased by 100%8. Content Creation for business internal and external consumers, maintain brand identity and grow customers through marketing Show less

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  Birnbaum Interpreting Services

  Mar 2007 - Oct 2010

  Staff Interpreter/Supervisor
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  Deaf Access Solutions (DAS)

  Oct 2010 - Jan 2019

  Director of Professional Development
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  DC Government

  Jan 2019 - now

  Interpreter