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TAYLOR ELISE ROBINSON

TAYLOREROBINSON23@GMAIL.COM 606-356-6029 RICHMOND, KY

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
SEEKING TO OBTAIN AN ENTRY-LEVEL INTERNSHIP OR POSITION IN THE FIELD OF AMERICAN SIGN
LANGUAGE AND ENGLISH INTERPRETING TO SUPPORT THE DEAF COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE EQUAL
ACCESS TO COMMUNICATION WITH AN INTEREST IN EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION,
GOVERNMENT/LEGAL, AND VRS SETTINGS.

EDUCATION
Eastern Kentucky University Class of 2022 Spring
Bachelor of Science – American Sign Language and English Interpreting (ITP)
● Current Cumulative GPA: 3.64
● Admission to limited enrollment, nationally accredited Interpreting Training Program
● Earned the Regent’s Scholarship through merit and test scores
● President’s Award 4.0 GPA Fall 2018
● Dean’s List Awards Spring 2020 and 2021

Relevant and Current Coursework


✔ American Sign Language I - VI ✔ Processing Skills for Interpreters
✔ ASL Comprehension/Fluency I, II ✔ Professional Decision Making & Ethics I, II
✔ Contrastive Analysis: ASL/English ✔ Historical & Current Perspectives of Deaf
✔ English to ASL Interpreting I, II Ways of Being
✔ ASL Discourse & Depiction I, II, III ✔ Interactive Interpreting
✔ Introduction to Deaf Studies ✔ Deaf Literature
✔ Professional Issues in Interpreting ✔ Special Topics: Deaf Ways of Meaning

Rowan County Senior High School 2018 Graduate


● Graduated with Magna Cum Laude. GPA 3.86
● Participated in Cross Country, Track and Field, Tennis, Science Club and Art Club
● Two Years of Spanish

ASL & INTERPRETATION PROJECTS, EXPERIENCE, AND WORKSHOPS


● Team interpreting the National Anthem and My Old Kentucky Home at a collegiate football game
● Silent Coffee Nights with local Deaf community
● Deaf Day at the Louisville Zoo
● Fayette Mall Food Court Deaf Socials
● EKU ASLIE Holiday Parties
● “Head Nods in ASL” with Sharon Lott and Keith Cage through RIT
● “Voicing 101” with Deborah Cates through EKU Interpreter Outreach Program
● “Math is Everyday” with Cheryl Reminder through RIT
● “Vulnerability in a Virtual World” with Kevin Dyles through EKU Interpreter Outreach Program
● “Self-Care for Sign Language Interpreters” with Dr. Ayo Gooden through St. Catherine University
WORK EXPERIENCE
Kroger – Morehead, KY June 2019- January 2020
Courtesy Clerk
Assisted customers at checkout through cashiering, bagging, and carrying out groceries while
creating a positive last impression.
Express Clothing – Lexington, KY September 2019- March 2020
Cashier and Sales Floor
Aided customers in their shopping experience by sharing opinions on clothing items, kept an
organized store, and making checkout quick and effortless.
J Alexander’s – Lexington, KY March 2020- Present
Hostess and Server’s Assistant
Created a hospitable environment for guests through warm welcomes, easy check in, and quick
service.

SKILLS
● Proficient American Sign Language skills
● Service and Customer oriented
● Communicating Effectively and Appropriately
● Team Player
● Prioritizing and Multitasking
● Conflict and Complaint Resolution
● Cash and Transaction Handling
● Attention to Detail

References

Brooke Rex: (859) 697-0099


Michelle Haney: michelle.haney@rowan.kyschools.us

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