Taryn Morris Email and Phone Number

• Acquire facilitating employment to individuals who are blind or low vision to gain employment job preparation, resume and cover letter writing, mock interview, and network skills• Research employment and assistive technology articles along with comparison of assistive technology tools for the employment support group • Conduct employment support group for blind or low vision individuals discussing relevant employment material, assistive technology tips, and watch podcast comparing assistive technology materials to gain insights on new employment tactics to gain new employment, network, and be up to date on independent assistive technology tools• Assist in creating a five-year business plan to develop and grow the workforce development program by providing relevant employment competitive market analysis, and gain research on previous partnerships

• Provide assistive technology instruction to those who are visually impaired or blind to help them adapt to workplace or educational environments• Create additional resources as study material and lesson plans with assignments to increase retention of information• Taught basic computer skills to 85 students of which 80% successfully enrolled in universities or found employment • Motivate clients to succeed with guidance and mentorship for success relating to other individuals with similar disabilities, ensuring successful career opportunities• Provide detailed documentation of progress for 85 clients’ retention to training session materials• Taught 85 clients accommodative phone navigation skills using applications to assist in becoming independent• Arrange all scheduled trainings and send reminders for all clients

• Provided written material including monthly meeting agenda and minutes to the Chapter email list to inform members of meeting material if absent from meetings, and to remind board members of previous monthly Chapter material • Clarified any inquiries regarding Chapter material including information about accessing the virtual meeting link, any questions about the workings of National Federation of the Blind, and pointed members or any potential new members to relevant resources about National Federation of the Blind

• Served as an ambassador to create a welcoming environment for customers by providing impeccable service and personal assistance • Greeted customers while helping to pack groceries with care• Quickly responded to customer inquiries and requests including location of items, pulling stock from back-room inventory, while providing a friendly and outgoing attitude• Provided carryout groceries service for customers in need