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Remote

Currently oversee and manage automated closed captions for up to 30 individual clients at one time. Duties include unwavering concentration, quick and accurate knowledge and judgement, and the ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks concurrently. Collaboration between multiple departments and team members is essential to ensure efficient workflow and avoid missed captions on-air. Also cross trained in the engineering department and frequently expected to communicate with major networks such as ESPN, Hearst Television, and Bloomberg and troubleshoot various complex technology issues while maintaining professionalism and customer service. Data analyzation is necessary in this role to identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions.

Remote

Created quality closed captions for live broadcast television that includes U.S. news, C-SPAN, and Bloomberg. Also provided captions for live private events such as city council meetings and specialized presentations. Exceptional writing and grammar skills were essential for maintaining a 98%+ percent accuracy rate. Extreme attention to detail, focused listening skills, and quick and accurate judgements were necessary in this role to create near-verbatim and easy-to-read closed captions. An understanding of specialized networking and a professional demeanor was also necessary in this role for setting up connections and communicating with clients.

Monmouth, Oregon, United States

Produced professional closed captioning in real time. Frequently live captioned TV news, sports games and talk shows, and private events such as city council meetings and academic panel discussions. Accomplished a four-month rigorous training program to learn the software and skills necessary for this complex position. Regularly conducted independent prep work to provide the viewer an accurate understanding as well as promote Equal Access. This role also required an understanding of professional conduct, confidentiality, and excellent communication skills.

Monmouth, Oregon, United States

Collaborated with a team of Student Employees in the Office of Disability Services to provide accessibility to WOU students and patrons. Duties mainly consisted of writing accurate transcripts and writing/syncing closed captioning for professor’s lecture videos. Also converted textbooks into alternative (audio or plain text) formats, welcomed students and staff to the office, and assisted them on the phone to apply for accommodations or other University requests. Was involved in training four new student employees in addition to organizing and compiling the Student Worker Handbook for new hires. Demonstrated flexibility and gained considerable communication skills throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and the transition to and from remote work.