Yasmine Austria

Professional info

 

I hope to use my background experience to work in the Deaf Community. I want to challenge myself and not only improve my skills as a future interpreter, but to learn and be involved in the Deaf Community.

Work experience

 

The Cheesecake Factory

May 2014 - Present

 

Server, Host, Food Runner, and Bakery Cashier 

Take orders from customers, run food and drinks to the correct tables. Imputing food and drink orders into our computer system. Using our Hosting computer system and seating guests. Taking and handling phone calls.

 

Bakers Square

August 2010-May 2014

 

Server, Host, Food Runner, and Cashier 

Take orders from customers, run food and drinks to the correct tables. Imputing food and drink orders into our computer system. Using our Hosting computer system and seating guests. Taking and handling phone calls.

 

Oakton Community  College

August 2009-August 2010

 

Information Desk Receptionist 

Assisted students and guests with information regarding a plethora of topics whether in person or over the phone, handled reservations for all private events. Assisted my boss with personal errands. 

 

Katoen Natie Midwest 

May 2008-August 2009

 

Customer Service Representative 

Responsible for customer’s account, Receiving, imputing, and creating invoices. Handled all phone and email communications.

 

Gary Kitchen Inc.

May 2006-May 2008

 

Bakery Cashier and Office Receptionist 

Take orders from customers. Take and handling phone calls. Organize and file paperwork, handle all new accounts. 

Practicum Experience

 

• High School

• Graduate Level Classes

• College Classes

• Theater

• Access

• Medical 

• Business Meetings

• Workshops

Skills

 

• ASL is my first language - CODA

• Over 6 years in Customer Service

• Can type more than 75 wpm

• Knowledge in multiple computer programs: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, SAP, Plato, Quickbooks.

• CPR Certified

• Over 10 years of experience as a Professional Nanny for numerous families

2010 - present

2010 - present

Education

 

Columbia College Chicago

August 2012 - May 2015

 

Bachelor’s Degree in English - American Sign Language Interpretation

Practicum 2 – Worked with Chicago Hearing Society's staff freelance interpreters in a variety of `settings.

Practicum 1 – Worked in high level and graduate college classes and high school settings.

 

Took Specialized Classe Such As:

Music Interpreting

Medical Terminology for Interpreters

Interpreting For Special Populations

 

Oakton Community College

August 2009 - May 2011

 

Recived my Basic Nursing Assistant Training Certificate