Objective

To better my understanding of the field of Interpreting by taking the appropriate courses and volunteering in the community, and to gain valuable experience related to interpreting by attending various workshops.

Experience

June 2008 - current
Regional Resource Center on Deafness
Monmouth, OR

Student Assistant

*Copying, faxing, mailing, answering phones,

*Creating online course websites through Moodle

*Aiding in special projects as needed

March–July 2007             
Lynnwood Motoplex
Lynnwood, WA

Sales Representative/Receptionist

*Selling parts and accessories to motorcycle enthusiasts.

*Answering phones, taking messages, and handling money

*Advertising for special events.

February 2006 –March 2007             
Prospector Liquidation
Everett, WA

Product Tester

*Testing electronics and re-pricing them out

*Maintaining a clean and organized work station

*Making inventory sheets, organizing invoices, billing customers

August 2005 –January 2006             
Heavenly Grind Espresso
Everett, WA

Barista

*Making delicious coffee drinks for customers

*Answering phones, taking messages, and handling money

*Closing up shop on night shifts, opening on morning shifts

Education

Expected date of Graduation – June 2009
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

B.A., ASL/English Interpreting Major, ASL Studies Minor

June 2007
Everett Community College
Everett, WA

A.A., general studies

June 2006
Lake Stevens High School
Lake Stevens, WA

High school diploma, general requirements

Accomplishments

Achieving honor roll my first term at Western Oregon Uinversity (WOU)

Acceptance into WOU's ASL/English Interpreting Program

Acceptance into WOU

Reveiving my Associates Degree from EvCC in June 2007

Perfect 4.0 GPA Winter Quarter, 2007

Maintaining a high grade point average all throughout my career as a student

Graduating from Lake Stevens High School in June 2006

Acceptance into Everett Community College (EvCC) by way of Running Start

Interests

I love to talk to people and get to know who they are as an individual.  Today, so many people are consumed with the tasks of each and every minute of their lives; they hardly remember to leave time for relaxation. Talking with Deaf individuals, and experiencing Deaf culture, reminds me that I need to slow down to enjoy the simple things in life.  On my free time I enjoy numerous activities, such as, riding my motorcycle, swimming, playing water polo, hanging out with my friends and family, and participating in the Deaf community.  I also have a great appreciation for music.  I love to sing, and I hope to one day learn to play an instrument or two.  I highly value my schooling, and will continue to attend college throughout my life.  I believe that there is never too much knowledge, and I hope to learn as much as possible.