Jacquelyn Gile

DYNAMIC . DRIVEN . ENGAGED

826 4TH St NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 jacquelyn.gile@gmail.com 612.750.3287

EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS St Catherine University 2009-2013 candidate currently pursuing degree in ASL and English Interpreting ASSOCIATE OF ARTS, LIBERAL ARTS Minneapolis Community & Technical College DIPLOMA, MASSAGE THERAPY Florida School of Massage

PROFILE Passionate interest in the work of interpreting, particularly as it aims to break communication barriers to the people it serves. A focused interest in the intersection of human relations and communication rights.

EXPERIENCE
Collaborative Language Interactive Community, Founder & Committee Member 2012-Present Developed a language focused activist group to bring together two divided linguistic communities in an effort to nd a equal and safe ground for communication, community and skill development.

planned and executed 6+ events with a turnout of 30+ equal attendance of members from each linguistic
community. planned and documented guidelines for operation and a protocol for committee development, lead mission statement development and designed process for delegation of duties for future committee members lead PR initiatives to advertise for attendance and community collaboration including: yer design, social media image design and activity planning.

Advanced ASL Class & Mentor Experience May-July 2012 Designed and Co-Facilitated Community Education Class in collaboration with Deaf Mentor for 10 week class, twice a week.

Lead a team of 4 mentors in the planning and execution of planned class activities that encouraged skill development collaboratively developed curriculum in order to focus skill criteria development for attendees, created class activities to support them.
Skill Development Workshop Participation

ASL Immersion, June 2011

Week long boarded participation in workshops and activities in a full ASL language immersion experience that paralleled a Deaf Mentorship program to teach nationwide deaf participants how to become mentors. Workshop topics included: Classiers, Medical Vocabulary, English to ASL Idioms Arizona Total Immersion Program, July 2012 Week long boarded participation in workshops and activities including workshop topics: Classiers, Handshapes, Sex & Drugs Signs Mental Health Interpreting, Arlyn Anderson, MA, CI, CT, CPCC Four Number Systems You Need to Know, David Evans, RID CI & CT, NIC Master

jacquelyn.gile@gmail.com

612.750.3287 826 4th St NE Minneapolis, MN 55413

Residential Cleaning Estimates, Two Bettys Green Cleaning 2010-to date

Community Involvement
Communication Services for the Deaf, MN-Event Volunteer! ! ! ! 2011-2012 Involved doing work in various capacities including administrative tasks, assisting with Adult Education classes and helping set up and break down several fundraising events including World Aids Day and a GLBT Educational Seminar. Metro Deaf School, St Paul, Youth & Fundraiser Event Volunteer! ! ! 2011-2012 Worked in several different atmospheres with elementary aged children for Math Nights and with Youth for a high school dance and a sports fundraiser Open Arms of Minnesota, Volunteer Cook, Special Events Catering ! ! ! 2007-2009 Involved in the daily workings of the organization to feed a large community of people living with chronic progressive diseases in the Twin Cities. Tasks included food preparation, preparing and packing weekly meals and extensive involvement in the organizations yearly Fundraising events including preparing and serving 5 course meals on and offsite in a high volume formal catering atmosphere. Clare Housing-Partners in Aids Care, Meal Preparation Volunteer! ! ! 2008-2008 Monthly at-home preparation of a single meal for one assisted living housing unit where residents are living in later stages of illness.

Character in Brief

! Possesses extensive and dynamic experience in various service oriented atmospheres including culinary,
pastry, health & body care and team management as well as in linguistically diverse language atmospheres

! Fair minded and value driven as are exemplified in my individual grassroots efforts to create
communicative platforms for change and equality.

!A genuine interest in activating sincere partnerships professionally in the interpreting community and
individually with the goal of creating atmospheres in my community that honor the potential and capacity of everyone involved.

!Committed to the development of self-analysis in professional interpreting endeavors as it encourages selfawareness and sustained skill development.

!Recognizes the value of communication as it cultivates relationships that are propelled by alliance and
strengthened by accountability.

jacquelyn.gile@gmail.com 612.750.3287 826 4th St NE Minneapolis, MN 55413

Work History

Baker & Cook, The Wedge Community Coop, Mpls, MN

2010-to date

Cook, The Wedge Community Coop, Mpls, MN

2008-2010

Counter Staff, The Wedge Community Coop, Mpls,

2008-2008

Barista, Cafe Patteen, Mpls, MN

2008-2012

Baquet Cook Lead, Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel, Morton, MN

2006-2007

Caterer/Server/Bartender, Celebrations Catering, Gainesville, FL

2004-2006