National Interpreter Certificate, obtained from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
(proof of credentials available upon request)

Employment 
Independent Contractor, Washington D.C., Metropolitan Area, 2001-2009
Providing professional interpreting services on an independent level to a broad range of Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons in a variety of settings while adhering to the RID code of ethics.
Independent Contractor, Central New York Area, 2008
Provided professional interpreting services as a subcontractor in government and educational settings.
The Library of Congress, Contract Interpreter, Washington D.C., FY 2006,2007
Provided direct services three days a week during fiscal years 2006 and 2007 to 20 plus deaf and hard of hearing staff, interns and visitors. Gained strength in high-register english source and target language, worked heavily in interactive sign-to-voice settings including but not limited to meetings, trainings, platform interpreting, and tours. Managed daily requests and maintained the master schedule and statistical reporting resulting in an annual report of interpreting services.
Staff Interpreter, Quality Interpreting Services, Columbus, OH, 2000-2001
Worked closely with numerous clients in various educational, business and medical settings.
Gained vast knowledge on the dynamics of team interpreting, close vision and tactile interpreting.

Experience
Experience in various modes of communication such as ASL, PSE, oral, tactile, sign-to-voice and voice-to sign.
Established skills in corporate, medical, technical, educational, sports, platform, business, accounting, finance, computer science, and government interpreting.
Ability to learn unique subject matter, theories and terminology serving groups or individuals.
Extensive experience working with various government agencies learning and adapting to highly technical subject matter.

Professional Affiliations
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Member
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Potomac Chapter, Member
National Association of the Deaf, Member

Education 
A.A.S., Interpreting/American Sign Language Education
Columbus State Community College, Columbus, OH, 2000
B.A., Speech and Hearing Science
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 1998