DANIELLE HEWITT

3517 Holmes Ave Apt 2, Minneapolis, MN 55408 | danielle.interpreter@gmail.com | 319-830-2623

EDUCATION

ST CATHERINE UNIVERSITY, ST PAUL, MN

BACHELOR OF ARTS MAY 2015

Major: American Sign Language/English Interpreting

RIVERLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AUSTIN, MN
GRADUATED MAY 2010

Associates Degree

ACTIVITIES

St. Catherine University, ASL Club. 2011-present.

Workshops, 2011-present: Attended various interpreting and community workshops such as Deaf Culture
salons, ASL Camp, Fingerspelling, and MRID Fall Conference.

MEMBERSHIPS

REGISTRY OF INTERPRETERS FOR THE DEAF

SEPTEMBER 2014-PRESENT

MINNESOTA REGISTRY OF INTERPRETERS FOR THE DEAF

SEPTEMBER 2014-PRESENT

INTERNSHIP
EXPERIENCE

MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES

JANUARY 2015-FEBRUARY 2015

Interpreted for the Director of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division at weekly
management meetings.
Interpreted for the Director of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division during Senior
Management Team retreats and development trainings.
Available to interpret at the Minnesota Legislature
Interpreted for the Director of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division at various networking
conferences.
Provided interpreting services for trainings hosted by Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Division.

MISCELLANEOUS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

OCTOBER 2014-PRESENT

VOLUNTEERING

Minnesota Hands & Voices Be Safe Be Cool Educational Safety Fair

Minnesotas Ski Club- Deaf/Hard of Hearing Ski and Snowboard Program
Multiple appointments at Hennepin County Social Services
2015 Collaborative Experience- A Symposium for Parents and Professionals
Minnesota Association of Deaf Citizens - Deaf Awareness Day
ASL Day at the MN Zoo

DEAF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER (DCHW)

SUMMER 2013 AND SUMMER 2014

Assisted a Deaf CHW while working with a Deaf immigrant from Somalia. Helped teach the client how to
read and write English as well as how to function in American society.
METRO DEAF SCHOOL (MDS)
SEPTEMBER 2013-MAY 2014

Assisted with student life activities including but not limited to arts and crafts, gym time, as well as helped
teach siblings of deaf children ASL.

MISCELLANEOUS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

2013-PRESENT

WORK
EXPERIENCE

Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf

Metro Deaf School
Thompson Hall Deaf Club
Catie Center
Minnesota Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing

SERVER THE FREEHOUSE

SEPTEMBER 2014-PRESENT

Provide high levels of customer service and hospitality by going above and beyond to meet the
guests needs.
Quickly record transaction in ALOHA system to deliver prompt service.
Great attention to detail, multi-task, and quickly learn all of the aspects of new specialties and
menus.

SERVER STELLAS FISH CAF

APRIL 2014-SEPTEMBER 2014 (SEASONAL)

Consistently provide professional, friendly and engaging service in a high volume, fact paced
atmosphere.
Assist guests with making menu choices in an informative and helpful fashion.
Routinely support other areas of the restaurant as requested, including answering telephones
and completing financial transactions for other staff.

SERVER OLD CHICAGO

OCTOBER 2011-MAY 2014

Certified Server Trainer

Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciliation of the cash drawer.
Received frequent customer compliments for going above and beyond normal duties.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TENNANT COMPANY

JANUARY 2011-AUGUST 2011

Provided exceptional customer service to customers while assisting them with looking up parts
and placing orders.
Handled customer inquiries both over the phone and by email.

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