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CERTIFICATION:

  • 2002: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Certificate of Interpretation
  • 2001: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Certificate of Transliteration
  • 1996: National Association of the Deaf Level III

SKILLS:

  • Interpret from English into American Sign Language (ASL) and Signed English.
  • Interpret from ASL or Signed English into spoken English.
  • Interpret low-vision and Deaf/Blind.
  • Oral interpret.
  • Specialize in performance interpreting.

EDUCATION:

  • 2015: EUMASLI: European Master of Arts in Sign Language Interpreting
    Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences
  • 1995: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Deaf Studies: Communication Sciences and Services Option.
    California State University, Northridge, CA
  • 1992-1994: 45 Quarter credits with American Sign Language concentration.
    Antelope Valley College, Lancaster, CA
  • 1993: Associate of Arts Degree.
    North Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA
  • 1989-1991: 64 Semester credits with Vocal Performance concentration.
    Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA

JOB EXPERIENCE:

  • 2005-Present: Lanie Sign Language Services, Owner
  • 2004-2005: Staff Interpreter, U.S. Capitol, Congressional Special Services Office, Washington, DC
    Interpret government press conferences, meetings, lectures, trainings, and Capitol tours.
  • 2004-2005: Interpreter, Gallaudet Interpreting Service, Washington, DC
    Interpret video relay calls through Sorenson Video Relay Service
  • 2007: Workshop Presenter, Northern Virginia Sign Langauge Club "Voicing: From Fainthearted to Fearless"
  • 2003: Workshop Presenter, San Diego County Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
    "Interpreting Music in the Real World: Religious Services, Theater, Concerts"
  • 1999-2004: Staff Interpreter, Network Interpreting Service, LLC, San Diego, CA
    Interpret various community events such as medical and mental health appointments, religious services, business meetings, conferences, and education settings.
  • 1998-1999: Staff Interpreter, San Diego Community College District, San Diego, CA
    Interpret classes including Sciences, Mathematics, English, History, Art, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Personal Growth, Anthropology and Child Development.
  • 1996-1998: ASL Instructor, Highline Community College, Seattle, WA
    Teach two sections of ASL 101, 102, and 103. Assess students' skills and strengths. Provide information about strategies for skill building and Deaf community involvement.
  • 1997: ASL Instructor, Pierce Community College, Tacoma, WA
    Teach one section of Continuing Education ASL. Assess students' skills and strengths. Provide information about strategies for skill building and Deaf community involvement.
  • 1997: ASL Instructor, Everett Community College, Tacoma, WA
    Teach one section of Community Education ASL to Boeing employees. Assess students' skills and strengths. Provide information about strategies for skill building and Deaf community involvement.
  • 1996: Interpreter/Tutor, Puyallup School District, Puyallup, WA
    Interpret junior high-level computer class. Interpret after school sports for a Deaf athlete. Interpret school assemblies, including pep assemblies and educational plays. Substitute for other interpreters as needed.
  • 1992-1995: Interpreter IV, Antelope Valley College, Lancaster, CA
    Assist Lead Interpreter in program development, training workshops, interpreter scheduling, and mentoring. Sign to voice interpret an American Sign Language I course for a Deaf professor. Interpret in various settings including English, science, math, and computer courses, and counseling appointments, registration and graduation ceremonies.

PERFORMANCE INTERPRETING, 2002-Present:

Concerts
  • The Killers
  • Christina Aguilera
  • Brand New / Dashboard Confessional
  • The Raconteurs/Bob Dylan
  • Tool
  • Dropping Daylight / Breaking Benjamin
  • Hoobastank / Nickelback
  • Nine Inch Nails / Bauhaus / TV On The Radio
  • Trapt / Shinedown
  • Fiona Apple / Coldplay
  • Bon Jovi
  • Jamarama Live
  • Weezer / Foo Fighters
  • Jet / Oasis
  • Joe Bonamassa / BB King
  • Sum 41 / Motley Crue
  • Ben Lee / Ben Folds / Rufus Wainwright
  • Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers / The Black Crowes
  • Ozzfest (In Flames, Mudvayne, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath)
  • Dave Matthews Band
  • Newsboys / Rebecca St. James
Plays and Musicals
Broadway San Diego
  • Mamma Mia
  • Cats
  • Seussical, The Musical
  • Music Man
  • Guys and Dolls
La Jolla Playhouse
  • The Comedy of Errors
  • Uncle Vanya
San Diego Junior Theater
  • Romeo and Juliet
  • James and the Giant Peach
  • The Secret Garden
  • You're a Good Man Charlie Brown

COMMUNITY INTERPRETING, 1992-Present:

  • Legal: Witness preparation, depositions, jury duty, hearings, trials
  • Tyson / McBride Pro Boxing Event (2005)
  • California Governor Grey Davis Political Rally (2003)
  • San Diego Comic Convention (2000 – 2003)
  • San Diego County Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Annual Banquet (2003)
  • National Anthem at San Diego Padres and Gulls games (2001, 2002)
  • San Diego Gay Pride Main Stage Performances (2000, 2001)
  • Nobel Chemistry Prize winner lecture (1995)
  • Appointments at the Department of Rehabilitation and the Social Security Administration
  • Catholic and Non-denominational weddings, baptisms, mass/services and funeral services
  • Classes, videotapes, and teleconferences at colleges and universities
  • Medical seminars and appointments
  • Business meetings

VOLUNTEER WORK:

  • 2005 – 2007: RID National Scholarship and Awards Committee
  • 2004 – 2005: Potomac Chapter RID Professional Development Chairperson
  • 2004: San Diego County RID Awards Committee
  • 2003: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Minutes Review Committee for the 2003 National Conference
  • 2002 – 2004: San Diego County RID Bylaws Chairperson
  • 1999 – 2001: San Diego County RID Publications Co-Chair

SELECTED INTERPRETER SEMINARS ATTENDED:

Iron Sharpens Iron
  • Legal Interpreting Conference*
Gallaudet Interpreting Service
  • Foundations of Court Interpreting*
Theatre Development Fund
  • Interpreting for the Theatre, 2004*
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
  • National Conference, 2005*
  • Region V Conference, 2004*
  • National Conference, 2003*
  • Region V Conference, 2002*
San Diego County Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
  • Code of Ethics, 2002***
  • Fingerspelling and Loan Signs, 2002***
  • Transliterating: Show Me The English, 2002***
  • Linguistics of ASL, 2002***
  • A Deaf Professional's Perspective on Signs Related to "Language, Culture, History and the Deaf Community," 1998***
Washington State Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
  • Summer Institute, 1997-2000*
  • ASL Slang and Idioms (Part 2), 1998****
  • Income Tax Issues for Self-Employed Interpreters, 1996****
National Educational Interpreting Conference
  • Educational Interpreting: Tools for the Trade, 1998****
  • National Center on Deafness Interpreter Symposium, 2004**
  • Diving to the Depths of Processing, 1998****
  • Building Blocks for Better Sign to English Interpreting, 1998****
  • Bridging the Gap: Interpreters and the Deaf Community, 1995*****
El Camino College
  • Freelancing for an Agency, 1999****
  • RID Test Preparation, 1998****

*Week long conferences
**3 day conference
***6 hour workshop
****3 hour workshop