Experience

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  Harborview Medical Center

  • Seattle, Washington, United States

  • Chaplain

    • May 2022 - Present
    • Seattle, Washington, United States

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  WA State Department of Services for the Blind

  • Employment Coordinator

    • Jan 2013 - Sep 2016

    I was a contractor for the State of Washington's Department of Services for the Blind. The department (DSB) has run a 6-week youth employment program every summer since 1997. I was a participant in 1999 and worked as summer staff summers 2001-2016. As summer staff I worked as Weekend Activity Coordinator and Daily Living Skills Councilor. In 2013 my experience expanded past program start and end dates working as the Employment Coordinator. I maintain relationships with past employers, develop new work sites for our students, follow up with onsite visitations during the program and write final reports.I review staff applications and help conduct panel interviews, participate in the student selection board and help organize the program calendar. I developed job descriptions for the employer and employee's benefit. I interview students over the telephone and bring recommendations to the final student/worksite selection process.

  • Employment Coordinator

    • Oct 2015 - Aug 2016

    The Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) serves adult students in the Orientation Training Center (OTC) who need Daily Living Skills training, Orientation and Mobility, Career Services, Computer training and/or learn Braille. I coordinate with students and staff to find volunteer/internship positions for students getting ready to graduate and transition back to their homes and work. Participating in an internship during their last term gives students work experience, a resume and possible letter of recommendation to use in their search for employment.

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  Microsoft

  • Usability Consultant

    • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

    Usability Consultant with Xbox One.Due to confidentiality agreement, I am not allowed to discuss further details of this study.

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  University of Washington

  • Research Study Participant

    • Sep 2013 - Dec 2014

    I assisted University students with design and usability testing of accessibility devices/software in development.Fall Quarter (September-December) 2013, 2014

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  Amazon

  • Usability Consultant

    • Jul 2013 - Jul 2013

    Due to confidentiality agreement, I am not allowed to discuss details of this study.

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  Mt. View Presbyterian

  • Deacon Board Secretary

    • Jun 2006 - Jun 2012

    I am an elected member of the Deacon board at my church. I was Secretary for 4 of the years I served, which includes taking notes, preparing them for distribution, organizing schedules, updating contacts and other documents and writing for the monthly newsletter and annual reports.

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  Freelance Writer

  • Freelance Writer

    • 2010 - 2012

    I worked with a, now deceased, elderly woman writing her memoirs. This project included: interviewing and transcription, Managing computer programs such as the latest Microsoft Office programs and File Sharing software, and educating my employer in assistive technology.

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  WA State Department of Services for the Blind

  • Greater Seattle Area

  • Weekend Activity Coordinator/Daily Living Skills Councilor

    • 2001 - 2012
    • Greater Seattle Area

    The Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) has run a 6 week youth employment program every summer since 1997. I was a participant in 1999 and have been staff every summer since 2001. As summer time staff I worked as Weekend Activity Coordinator and a Daily Living Skills Councilor.As a Weekend Activity Coordinator, I researched activities and outings for my blind/visually impaired students to participate in. This often included contacting businesses/museums/parks/etc. for accommodation information and reservations. Most of the time my time was spent escorting 2-10 blind students on public transportation and in public areas.As a Daily Living Skills Councilor I worked with teenage students on banking, budgeting, grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, laundry and so forth. The goal of the Daily Living Skills Councilor is to teach our students how to be as independent as possible not only for everyday care, but also for the future.

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  Microsoft

  • Usability Consultant

    • Oct 2011 - Oct 2011

    Due to confidentiality agreement, I am not allowed to discuss details of this study.

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  Heart of a Child Catering

  • Kitchen Staff

    • 2009 - 2011

    Duties include: food preparation, cleaning, and working cooperatively with staff and customers. In this job, I use my abilities to multitask, prioritize duties, anticipate the needs of my boss and coworkers and maintain calm during a stressful working environment.

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  Marysville School District #25

  • Substitute Teacher

    • Sep 2005 - Jun 2009

    Experience in various classroom settings requiring flexibility, cooperation with staff and administration, staying calm when unexpected circumstances arise, experience with all kinds of office materials and computer programs.