Sarah Choy

**** ***** ******** ****** • Apartment 212 • Chicago, Illinois 60660 • (312) 515–8684 ac2f26@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Anoka Technical College Graduated May 2012

Associate of Applied Science in Judicial Reporting GPA 3.6/4.0

Certificates in Scoping/Proofreading & CART/Broadcast Captioning

University of Minnesota – Twin Cities Graduated May 2009

Bachelor of Arts in English & Philosophy GPA 3.2/4.0

Minors in Women’s Studies & Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies & Deaf Studies

Employment

3Play Media Jan 2014 – March 2017

Remote Caption Editor

Edited captions for commercials, classroom lectures, and business meetings while utilizing automatic speech recognition (ASR) technology.

Researched a variety of topics on a constant basis to guarantee correct grammar, spelling, and accuracy of text for consumers.

InnoCaption Mar 2014 – March 2017

Communication Assistant

Provided captions for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community to aid in communication via cell phones.

Supplied troubleshooting solutions to help deliver real-time text to the consumer.

Collaborated with stenographers in various time zones to provide around-the-clock service for those in need.

Paradigm Reporting & Captioning Sept 2015 – Sept 2016

Remote Computer-Aided Real-Time (CART) Provider

Completed research preparation for classes, meetings, and events to ensure accurate transcription.

Used specialized stenography software to achieve 180 words per minute for students and the elderly.

Work-Study Off-Line Captioner Aug 2011 – Apr 2012

Anoka Technical College – Anoka, Minnesota

Worked with a team of editors and stenographers to provide verbatim captions for lectures and classes.

Created captions for PowerPoints and online video presentations for equal student accessibility.

Judicial Reporting/Broadcast Captioning Lab Assistant June 2010 – Apr 2012

Anoka Technical College – Anoka, Minnesota

Tutored students in lower speed classes and mentored theory students through early lessons.

Monitored lab resources and students during tests and transcription.

American Sign Language Contractor Sept 2008 – Aug 2009

Department of Veterans Affairs – Minneapolis, Minnesota

Created novel teaching methods to enhance comprehension for varied levels of hearing and learning.

Provided one-on-one assistance for veterans learning American Sign Language and Deaf culture.

American Sign Language Department Tutor & Secretary Sept 2008 – May 2010

University of Minnesota – Saint Paul, Minnesota

Sole tutor to approximately 800 students in the American Sign Language Department.

Served as an interpreter between professors and other staff members or students during emergencies.

Innovatively enhanced students’ learning in an American Sign Language immersion setting.

Extracurricular

National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) Member Sept 2009 – Present

Minnesota Association of Verbatim Reporters and Captioners (MAVRC) Member Sept 2009 – Apr 2012

Student Senate Member at Anoka Technical College Jan 2010 – Apr 2012

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member Jan 2010 – Apr 2012

4th Street Cooperative Co-Founder and President Sept 2009 – Feb 2012

Mu Performing Arts Taiko Drummer Sept 2007 – Dec 2011

Member of the Strategic Enrollment Management Committee Jan 2011 – Dec 2011

Member of the Tuition Consultation Committee Jan 2011 – Dec 2011

Member of the Technology Student Fees Subcommittee Jan 2011 – Dec 2011

Twin Cities Philosophical Collective Co-Founder Sept 2010 – Aug 2011

Elected Officer of the Student Technology Fees Committee Jan 2010 – Dec 2011

Office Member and Editor of the Undergraduate Journal of Philosophy Jan 2007 – Dec 2009

University of Minnesota English Undergraduate Studies Committee Member Sept 2008 – May 2009

Elected Officer for the Alphabet Soup Conference Oct 2006 – Feb 2007

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