Metro Deaf Professionals, LLC provides consultation to consumers on the Illinois Interpreter Licensure Law and the ADA as it applies to Deaf & Hard of Hearing individuals. We have an independent contractor staff who provide licensed and nationally certificed interpreting services in the communities of Illinois and Missouri. Our customer base is upwards of 450 customers and clients acquired in a few short years. We will celebrate our fifth year of business in August 2013! We are now teaching sign language classes upon request. Ask us about video interpreting! We are ready if you are! Come on and try us out, we will work with your agency!

Managed a staff of 10 to 15 employees and various independent contractors.Developed, implemented and facilitated corporate designed seminars to assist work groups on communication skills necessary for improving professional work styles. Put together bid packages with the assistance of supportive staff. Managed budget and expenditures. As the director, I marketed to and recruited new clients and customers. Consistently negotiated pricing structures with conference coordinators. Provided interpreting as a percentage of salary. Increased the profit line by 63% in a two year period. Developed new student interpreters by mentoring and offering weekly meetings with evals to keep them motivated and business savvy. And supported their careers within the community. Researched video interpreting equipment, installed top of the line teleconferencing equipment and assisted in designing the marketing tools for recruiting potential customers. Gained a substantial pool of repeat customers and clients.

The agency designs imagery information that aids in maintaining security and protection for our country and the military. Several deaf & hard of hearing employees work for the headquarters and branch offices thoughout the United States.