Elizabeth Owolabi
3938 Arbor Lane
EDUCATION
AWARDS
Gallaudet University: Washington, DC— B.A. Interpretation AUGUST 2017 - Degree expected MAY 2019
Charlotte, NC 28209 (704) 712-3413
[email protected]
ASL Honor Society Alice Cogswell Medal JUNE 2016 Honor issuer: Central Piedmont Community College
Central Piedmont Community College: Charlotte, NC — A.A.S Interpreter Education JUNE 2013 - DECEMBER 2016
Central Christian Schools: Kidron, Ohio — General Degree AUGUST 1996 - MAY 2000
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Interpreter: Charlotte, NC
ASL Honor Society Honor Cords JUNE 2016 Honor issuer: Central Piedmont Community College Service Learning Award JUNE 2016 Honor issuer: Central Piedmont Community College 90+ Hour community service in the Deaf community
JUNE 2018-AUGUST 2018
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Followed ethical codes that protected the confidentiality of information. Identified and resolved conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, and behaviors. Translated messages simultaneously and consecutively into specified languages, orally and by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.
LANGUAGES English American Sign Language
Central Piedmont Community College: Charlotte, NC — Educational Interpreter
CERTIFICATION:
JANUARY 2017 - AUGUST 2017; MAY 2018-AUGUST 2018
CCHI Certified: 011717 Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
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Followed ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information. Adjusted interpretations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessary Referred to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure the accuracy of the interpretation
Claire’s Accessories Inc.: Charlotte, NC — Assistant Manager JULY 2011 - AUGUST 2017
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Managed retail store and supervised employees.
JUNE 2018
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Planned and prepare work schedules, assigning employees to specific tasks. Coordinated sales promotion activities. Trained and managed 6 to 8 sales associates and part time managers and achieved significant improvements in their productivity.
Anna’s Linens: Pineville, NC— Assistant Manager OCTOBER 2010 - JULY 2011
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Conferred with company officials to develop methods and procedures to increase sales, expand markets, and promote business.
Easy Spirit: Charlotte, NC - Store Manager JUNE 2006- MARCH 2010
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Supervised 8-10 employees, scheduled work hours, resolved conflicts, determined salaries Hired, trained, and evaluated personnel in sales and marketing establishments, promoting and firing workers when appropriate
INTERNSHIPS
National Technical Institute for the Deaf: RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology): Rochester, NY JANUARY 2019 - PRESENT
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Observed and shadowed various interpreters in various live assignments. Followed ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information. Identified and resolved conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors. Adjusted interpretations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessary Referred to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure the accuracy of the interpretation
North Carolina Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Charlotte, NC JULY 2016-SEPTEMBER 2016
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Observed and shadowed various interpreters in various live assignments. Followed ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information. Identified and resolved conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.
Central Piedmont Community College: Charlotte, NC AUGUST 2015- JULY 2016
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Observed and shadowed various interpreters in various live assignments. Followed ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of
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information. Adjusted interpretations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessary Referred to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure the accuracy of the interpretation