Work Experience

Alternative Communication Services, LLC

TypeWell Transcriber Operations Manager:

T.J. DiGrazia

(August 2012 - present)

. Using sophisticated abbreviation software, I do real-time remote

transcription (receiving audio only) for universities, colleges, and

high schools throughout the United States (lecture speeds vary from

140-200wpm)

. Integral skills include punctuality, an ability to work well under

significant pressure, an ability to work independently, a strong grasp

of grammar and spelling, and quick and accurate typing

. Due to the nature of long distance wireless linking, technological

issues can be expected; problem solving with regards to the

technology, misunderstandings, or inadequate audio feeds is constantly

required

. Transcribing experience includes Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology,

Physics, General Biology, College Algebra, Marine Biology, Emergency

Disaster Response, plus a variety of Arts and Humanities courses

(History, Sociology, Anthropology, English, Women's Studies, etc.)

Portland Community College

Text interpreter/TypeWell Transcriber Disability Services

Coordinator: Sharon Allen Brown

(September 2009 - present)

. Transcribe college lectures and conferences using advanced notebook

software in real-time for Portland Community College's (PCC)

Disability Service's office: classes include any credit or non-credit

courses that PCC offers

. To achieve high quality meaning-for-meaning transcripts, advanced

listening, writing, thinking, and impromptu problem solving skills are

required

. On-site presence means continuous communication will be required to

work smoothly with instructors, students, and co-workers; transcribers

must be comfortable in new settings and working with people coming

from all backgrounds as most people are new to accommodation services

. 20-30 hours/week worked during the school year, with a focus on

science heavy courses

Portland Community College

Contract Transcriber Video Production Coordinator:

Michael Annus

(September 2009 - present)

. Contracts have included post-production video captioning for PCC's

Production Department, transcribing interviews for a PhD candidate's

thesis, legal and conflict resolution meetings between staff and

students, and an Intel technology conference

. Captioning videos requires subject specific research to learn new

terminology as well as nationally standardized media transcript

formatting styles

Skills

Computer

. Have trained others in PC and Apple Software including: TypeWell,

Windows, WordPerfect, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, ArcGIS mapping

software, Safari, iPhoto, and Access

Field

. Current Oregon state driver's license

. Emergency response training and experience

General

. Extremely observant and patient

. Creative problem solver

. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

. Excel at working independently as well as within small teams

. Fluent in American Sign Language and competent in French and Hebrew

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