Julie Garbison

580 Mangham Rd, Griffin, GA 30224 (770)584-1107 julezgarb@gmail.com

Career Focus

Experienced American Sign Language Interpreter looking to secure a position in the field of Interpreting using my skills and knowledge of the language and Culture.

Summary of Skills

Ability to function at a high level of professionalism and expertise in a wide variety of settings Ability to effectively facilitate communication with an array of diverse individuals Excellent articulation and voicing skills Effective communication in American Sign Language (ASL) Sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpreting/transliterating Strong understanding of Deaf culture Familiar with business, medical, and educational settings Excellent customer service skills, ethical behavior, and professional judgment Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively. Extensive computer training, including knowledge of multiple networking environments Adherence to the Code of Ethics for Interpreters 1997 2014

Education

High School Diploma

Cumberland County high, Crossville, TN

AAS in Sign Language Interpreting Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston, GA Concentration in American Sign Language and Deaf Culture; Deans list 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014; graduated with 4.0 G.P.A.

Career History & Accomplishments

Domestic Engineer, Griffin, GA Maintained financial obligations of budget. Experienced skills include organizational, multi-tasking, and time management. Supervised individuals and provided positive and constructional feedback to better enhance their learning experience. 1997present

Teacher Assistant/Substitute, Griffin, GA Spalding County School District Applied the positive reinforcement method to redirect negative behaviors. Encouraged students to be understanding of and helpful to others. Educating them on the diversity of our nation and its citizens. Provided one-on-one attention to each student, while maintaining overall focus on the entire development of the group. Physically and verbally interacted with students to maintain understanding and interest in subjects. Communicated effectively with colleagues to insure positive work environment.

2010-2011

Memberships & Affiliations

Celebration of Excellence; Outstanding American Sign Language Interpreting Award recipient; 2014 Member, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, RID since 2012 Member, Interpreting Training Society, ITS since 2012 Interpreter certificate 2014 EIPA score 4.0; 2014 NIC certification 2015 RID certified 2015