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Jolene Greaney

RIVERSIDE

Summary

Proven VRS ASL Interpreter adept in American Sign Language and leveraging Outlook for superior client coordination. Excelled in a remote setting, managing over 200 calls daily with an 85% efficiency rate, showcasing exceptional customer service and active listening. Cultivated a results-driven approach, consistently achieving top company rankings through innovative problem-solving and effective communication. Dedicated individual successfully facilitates communication between people of different cultures and backgrounds. Brings wealth of knowledge and experience to organizations requiring interpretation and translation services. Committed to providing quality service and results.

Caring Intensive Behavior Specialist eager to work with teachers and students to improve classroom interactions and academic success.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

ASL Interpreter

Rise Interpreting
08.2023 - Current
  • Encouraged open dialogue between deaf and hearing individuals within social settings, fostering connections and promoting inclusivity through skilled ASL interpretation.
  • Promoted accessibility at public events by delivering real-time ASL interpretation of speeches and presentations.
  • Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations, adapting sign language choices to accommodate regional differences in vocabulary or syntax whenever possible.
  • Evaluated performance as an interpreter regularly, seeking feedback from both deaf and hearing clients to continuously improve skills and maintain high levels of client satisfaction.
  • Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
  • Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
  • Provided interpretation services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
  • Ensured smooth transitions during interpreted conversations by anticipating speakers'' needs and seamlessly taking turns with team interpreters as needed.

Intensive Behavioral Interventionist

RUSD School District
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided ongoing training and support for caregivers, enabling them to effectively reinforce learned behaviors at home.
  • Fostered a supportive and structured environment for clients, utilizing clear expectations and consistent routines to minimize stress and anxiety.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication in order to facilitate successful interventions.
  • Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavioral intervention plans tailored to their specific needs.
  • Reduced instances of disruptive behavior by implementing proactive strategies designed to address underlying triggers within the environment or daily routine.
  • Coordinated with school staff to integrate interventions into the educational setting, supporting academic achievement alongside behavioral progress.
  • Developed individualized visual schedules for clients, promoting increased independence in daily living activities.
  • Implemented crisis prevention techniques to ensure the safety of both clients and staff members during challenging situations.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, adjusting intervention strategies as needed based on data analysis.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to identify behavioral issues and develop targeted strategies for improvement.
  • Promoted positive behavior change through consistent reinforcement of desired actions and clear consequences for undesired behaviors.
  • Conducted regular progress reviews with families, providing updates on goals achieved and discussing next steps in treatment planning.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in intensive behavioral intervention methodologies.
  • Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
  • Assisted clients in acquiring essential self-regulation skills through targeted exercises such as deep pressure input or sensory breaks.
  • Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
  • Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
  • Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
  • Met with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention program.
  • Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
  • Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.

VRS Interpreter

Purple Communications, Inc
04.2015 - 07.2023
  • Communicated with clients to understand interpreting needs and provide best service possible.
  • Use outlook on a everyday to set up jobs and talk to management
  • Works from home independently.
  • Processes many call by myself with little to no help from a manager.
  • Handled all my own personal equipment which included cameras and computers.
  • Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
  • Used knowledge of accepted ethical guidelines to interpret confidential and sensitive information.
  • Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
  • Collaborated with other interpreters to cross-check accuracy of interpretations.
  • Kept up-to-date with industry-specific terminology and jargon to accurately interpret technical or specialized language.
  • Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
  • Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
  • Managed call volume of over 200 calls a day
  • maintained required daily numbers of 85% to help maintain call volume
  • Overall bi-monthly ranking of number 1 in the company to make sure my daily number were meet

Dispatch Supervisor

Comfort Systems USA SW
01.2011 - 04.2014
  • Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of many fleet vehicles.
  • Used Microsoft word and powerpoint to make presentations
  • Supervised team of around 15 employees and provided training focused on maximizing overall performance.
  • Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
  • Maintained meticulous employee records to accurately track attendance and productivity.
  • Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
  • Implemented schedule and policy changes and collaborated with management to formulate new policies, procedures, and goals.
  • Determined number of man hours required to complete assignments after reviewing scope of each project.
  • Assisted with billing inquiries and provided timely responses to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored customer accounts to identify and rectify billing issues.
  • Worked with multiple departments to check proper billing information.
  • Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 15 fleet vehicles.
  • Evaluated and adjusted over 20 routes based on daily needs, available workers, traffic hazards, and weather conditions.

Educational ASL Interpreter

Riverside Community College
01.2007 - 05.2014
  • Provided interpretation services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
  • Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
  • Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
  • Interpreted spoken and written languages other than English and vice versa.
  • Collaborated with team to translate series of documents from English to other languages.
  • Facilitated communication between deaf or hard of hearing individuals

Billing Specialist

R&B Wholesale Distributors, Inc
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing.

.Assisted with billing inquiries and provided timely responses to enhance customer satisfaction.

  • Monitored customer accounts to identify and rectify billing issues.
  • Provided excellent customer service, developing and maintaining client relationships.
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.
  • Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Established and managed supplier and vendor relationships.
  • Oversaw purchase order shipments by managing deadlines and cancellation dates.
  • Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.

Restaurant Manager

Cowboys Burger And BBQ
08.2002 - 01.2007
  • Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
  • Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
  • Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
  • Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Deaf Studies

California State Northridge
Northridge, CA
05.2011

Associate of Arts - American Sign Language

Riverisde Community College
Riverside, CA
05.2009

Associate of Science - General ED

Riverside Community College
Riverside, CA
05.2007

Skills

  • Office Meetings
  • Language Skills
  • Classroom Lecturing
  • American Sign Language
  • Customer Service
  • Outlook
  • Microsoft word and power point
  • Reinforcement Strategies
  • Token Economy Systems
  • Discrete Trial Training
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Crisis intervention strategies
  • Individualized treatment plans
  • Picture Exchange Communication System
  • Pro Act Trained
  • Prompting and Fading Techniques
  • Self-Management Training
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Multitasking strength
  • Teacher Support
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Intervention Planning
  • Continuous professional development
  • Progress Tracking

Timeline

ASL Interpreter

Rise Interpreting
08.2023 - Current

Intensive Behavioral Interventionist

RUSD School District
08.2023 - Current

VRS Interpreter

Purple Communications, Inc
04.2015 - 07.2023

Dispatch Supervisor

Comfort Systems USA SW
01.2011 - 04.2014

Educational ASL Interpreter

Riverside Community College
01.2007 - 05.2014

Billing Specialist

R&B Wholesale Distributors, Inc
01.2007 - 01.2011

Restaurant Manager

Cowboys Burger And BBQ
08.2002 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Deaf Studies

California State Northridge

Associate of Arts - American Sign Language

Riverisde Community College

Associate of Science - General ED

Riverside Community College
Jolene Greaney