Interpreting
Resume:
Lori J Funkhouser
Queens, NY **417
***********@***.***
Experience:
Freelance ASL Interpreter
Accurate Communications Inc.
Freelance ASL Interpreter
Geneva Worldwide Inc.
2013-Present
Freelance ASL Interpreter
Just Interpretation LLC
Provide ASL/Tactile for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Blind individuals for varies appointments.
2011/2013- Onsite Manager
For 3 Disability/Senior Housing
AAA Management Corp:
Supervising all supers/potters on all 3 sites- Time, Vacations and request leave
Complete work request/ repairs on a daily bases
Follow up to insure all request have been corrected and fully completed
Work with different Vendors to conduct work that is needed/required per HPD/HUD
Check all incoming mail/invoices, making sure work has been completed before signing off
Summit monthly reports for all invoices/ vacant apartments
Set up interviews for vacant apartments/ conduct one on one with possible new tenants
Provide all required documents for new tenants/walk through
Listen and work with tenants concerns or complains
Provide monthly list of tenants who are in arrears
Look after HUD listing of ID numbers for possible new tenants.
Provide ID numbers to all eligible applicants
Make sure all tenant files are up to date with required paperwork
Contact certain required vendors for repairs related to any violations to insure work will be completed in a timely fashion
Fill in all required information (signatures / mail out) regarding all violations.
Provide American Sign Language to all tenants that require communication for any situation
2009/2011- Manual Translator
New York State Department of Education Queens VESID:
Assistant to Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in providing Manual translator with clients.
Also assisted with client case management and the provision and authorization of services.
Worked with the Unit Supervisor in providing monthly client intake schedule and provided
Manual translation during intake sessions. Corresponded with clients via video relay and
Provided information as necessary to clients, counselor or supervisor.
2007/2008- Free Lance Interpreter
Various Interpreter Agencies:
Worked for various interpreting agency in the New York City area, providing interpreter for deaf or hard of hearing clients as various agencies, job interviews and other sundry assignments.
Also provided CD language for Bronx hospital, Jacobi Hospital and Sister Hospital, working along side medical staff at each institution.
1/2007-2009-Case Manager
League for the Hard of Hearing:
Responsible for the case management of clients into the program at the League for the Hard of Hearing. Provided referrals for clients to other agencies and programs. Coordinated insurance payment coverage including Medicaid and assisted clients with the completion of all related documentation. Worked with various insurance companies in the submission of completed application for client reimbursement. Provided interpreting for the ENT Doctors and Psychiatric Doctors in the treatment of clients. Also provided interpreting for Audiologist working with Deaf and Blind clients.
1/2005-4/2006- Clinical Office Manager
New York Society for the Deaf:
Conducted and provided interpreting for weekly mental health meetings. Maintained weekly review of client charts and updated information daily in to client data base.
Coordinated all insurance and billing for clients in addition providing metro card funding to clients in the program. Worked with Medical staff to provide interpreting to clients during group and individual sessions. Maintained and distributed agency supplies to staff.
1/1/2003-1/2005- Administrative Assistant
New York Society for the Deaf:
Serves as the Administrative Assistant to the Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Ryan White programs. Maintained client case files and updated information in the data base. Scheduled and coordinated weekly meeting for client in all three programs. Assisted psychiatrist with the scheduling and evaluations of clients. Coordinated billing for he mental health clinic. Maintained minutes at monthly staff meetings.
1/2000-1/2003-Supervising Receptionist
New York Society for the Deaf:
Responsible for the routing of agency calls to all departments. Developed weekly switchboard coverage and provided interpret ring via voice and TTY. Provided assistance to administrative personnel using various programs such as Access and Excel. Responsible for the collection of cash payment funds and the signing of insurance claim forms. Coordinated the daily pick and distribution of interagency mail and the scheduling of mail picks. Provided interpretering assistance to clients and staff as requested.
3/1996-6/1999- Receptionist
Aritst Technicians:
Responsible for the scheduling of all appointments. Routing of incoming calls and the distribution of all faxes/. Maintained the office inventory and conducted billing and payment of statement and invoices.
Education:
Lake Weir High School- Local Diploma
Ocala, Florida
Central Florida Community College
Ocala, Florida
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY
American Sign Language – Level 1-8
New York, NY
C.O.D.A.
Skills:
MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Access. GroupWise E-Mailing.
Flute in American Sign Language
Tactile for Deaf /blind Individuals
Reference Furnished Upon Request
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