CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE

Public Schools

• Provided age- & developmentally-appropriate interpretations for students and staff in elementary, middle and high schools.

• Applied strategies for supporting cognitive- & language- development in students.

• Personalized support, interpretation and advocacy as appropriate.

• Met with educational staff to support their strategies and pedagogical approach as their classroom interpreter.

• Supported staff and students new to DHH population as to effective strategies, scaffolds, cultural norms, and communication.

• Acted as the primary liaison between interpreting agencies, schools, and educational teams to streamline communication and scheduling.

• Maintain high level of professional conduct by strictly adhering to NAD-RID CPC.

Freelance Interpreting

• Adapted to linguistic, national, and cultural backgrounds of each consumer & setting.

• Developed and maintained strong client relationships, ensuring alignment with accessibility goals and compliance with industry standards.

• Strict ethical adherence and high standards of NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct, including confidentiality, accuracy, integrity, & discretion.

• Prepared for each assignment with appropriate research, analysis, and historical data.

• Advocated for team or CDI as appropriate.

• Settings: The Arts / Higher Education / Healthcare / Local Governance / Outdoors

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

CorpsTHAT

Conservation and Outdoors Non-Profit focused on Deaf inclusion - volunteer with social media video creation, sponsor outreach, annual fundraising support; 2019 - present

Mid-Hudson Valley Deaf Camp

Spent one week as an interpreter and activity leader with 40 Deaf children, ages 6-15, at a sleep-away camp in Esopus, NY; August 2024

Rhinelander Saturday Program

Saturdays assisting in art lessons, athletics, enrichment activities, and chaperoning field trips with DHH students. 2017-2020

New York Deaf Theatre

Ongoing volunteer in a variety of capacities: an interpreter, a scenic artist, a stage manager, an usher, and a front of house volunteer. 2015 - 2024

WORKSHOPS

Interpreting & Disability

•   Diversity, Privilege, & Power   •   Educational Interpreting   •   Accessibility   •   Language Deprivation

•   Role-Space   •   ADA, IDEA & LRE   •   Interpreting Outdoors

Tech

•   HTML   •   CSS   •   Python   •   Figma   •   Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

Outdoors

•   Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor Course: 5-day canoe trip covering the 7 LNT principles, wildland ethics &
techniques for disseminating practices to others. Conducted fully in ASL. 2024

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

National Association of Interpreters in Education (NAIE); since 2020

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, National Member; Member since 2019

New York City Metro Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf; Member 2018 - 2024

United Scenic Artists, Local 829; Scenic Art Apprentice Certificate; Member since 2011

CERTIFICATIONS

Candidate for Certification — Passed the NIC Knowledge Exam

EIPA — Score of 4.7/5.0 — Elementary PSE

SKILLS

Core Competencies

•   Empathetic & Intentional Communicator   •   Attentive to Detail   •   Action Oriented

•   Public Speaking & Facilitation   •   Accessibility & Inclusion Strategies     •   Collaborative

•   Workflow & Process Optimization   •   Growth Mindset   •   Accountable

Technical Skills

•   Microsoft Office Suite   •   Google Workspace   •   Adobe Creative Suite

•   Zoom, Teams, Meet   •   HI Technology   •   Lift Certified

PAST WORK EXPERIENCE

Scenic Artist working in New York City, the Northeast USA, and internationally since 2009.

The Metropolitan Opera, HBO, Netflix, Paramount Pictures, Cinemax | 2011 – 2024

• Developed and executed samples and fully realized scenic elements; oversaw install, repair, and quality control as a representative for the scenic department.

• Identified oversights, brainstormed solutions, implemented creative resolutions to produce successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

• Managed large-scale budgets, overseeing ordering, stocking, and financial tracking.

• Supervised and trained teams of 10+, ensuring smooth operations and project completion on tight deadlines.

• Supported the shared objectives of the immediate team and whole organization.

• Liaised with intra- & extra-organizational unions & departments, home owners, business owners, teamsters, the public and other stakeholders.

• Complied with OSHA & union contracts, standards, and best practices.

EDUCATION

Boston University – BFA in Scene Design, Minor in Visual Arts | Magna Cum Laude (2009)

Gallaudet University – ASL Summer Intensive (2017)

LaGuardia Community College, CUNY – ASL-English Interpretation Program (2019)

Empire State University, SUNY – Child Development & Psychology Coursework (2019)