SHARON L.

SNYDER, PHR
sharonlsnyder44@gmail.com
sharonlsnyder.weebly.com
SUMMARY
Professional individual seeking opportunities to utilize my American Sign Language-English
interpreting skills within the Deaf Community. Areas of strength and achievement:
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Experience interacting with Deaf Community in business and social settings

Deep appreciation of Deaf Culture
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Highest standards of integrity
Extensive and varied business experience

EDUCATION
American Sign Language (ASL)-English Interpreting Program, Union County College, Elizabeth,
NJ; December 2014.
Support Service Provider (SSP) Training for Deaf-Blind individuals, The College of New Jersey
Center for Sensory and Complex Disabilities; March 2014.
BS in Business Administration, with Human Resources Management concentration,
Thomas Edison State College, Trenton, NJ; September 2008.
WORK EXPERIENCE
The College of New Jersey, Center for Sensory and Complex Disabilities
Support Service Provider (SSP) for Deaf-Blind individuals
March 2014 Current
w Provide visual and environmental information in various settings.
w Act as a human guide.
w Facilitate communication and provide casual interpreting.
Union County College ASL-English Interpreting Program
June December 2014
Intern
w Primary focus was on educational internship assignments at secondary and post secondary
schools.
w Secondary focus of internship assignments was in business settings.
w Utilized Demand-Control Schema (DCS) to prepare for assignments.
ASL Interpreter Referral Service
2012 2014
Agency Coordinator
w Handled incoming calls and documented requests for interpreting services.
w Scheduled interpreters for assignments at schools and colleges, hospitals, doctors offices,
businesses, court systems, etc.
w Advocated for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals when needed in accordance with ADA.

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Saks Fifth Avenue

Sr. HR Manager, Talent Management
2008 2010
w Managed Talent Management and Succession Planning processes.
w Led implementation of company-wide online Performance Management System.
w Developed and managed company-wide High Performance Culture Survey.
AT&T
Lead HR Generalist/Specialist
w Helped established AT&Ts Diversity Strategy & Plan.
w Created Emerging Leaders Program to build future leaders.
w Managed Talent Management and Succession Planning processes.

1995 2007

Account Executive / Sales Manager

1991 1995
w Managed accounts for telecommunications relay service clients serving deaf, hard-of-hearing
and speech-impaired customers.
w Participated in outreach efforts to Deaf Community to increase awareness about relay.
w Designed ADA information booklet for State Public Utility Commission clients to increase
awareness and acceptance of ADA requirements.
CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS
w Touch Cues Workshop, Joseph Kohn Training Center, New Brunswick, NJ; November 2014
w Student/Novice Interpreter Network Conference, Northeastern University, Boston, MA; March
2014
w NIC Performance Preparation Workshop, New Brunswick, NJ; March 2014
w New Jersey Deaf Educational Affiliates, Inc. (NJDEAF), Somerset NJ; March 2014
w New Jersey Association of the Deaf (NJAD) Conference; November 2013
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
w RIDs National Interpreter Certification (NIC) Knowledge Exam (July, 2014)
w Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & AWARDS
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National Association of the Deaf (NAD)

New Jersey Association of the Deaf (NJAD)
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
Union County College S.I.G.N. Club (2012-2014)
- Vice-President (2013)
- Chairperson of Vendor Committee for UCC ASL Festival (2013, 2014)
- Received Presidents Award (2013)