1. Yashaira Romilus
800 Florida Ave NE #371
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 559-5153
yashaira85@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: Social Worker or specialist for the Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Excellent customer service skillss
 Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
 Speaks, write, read English and Basic Spanish Language
 Familiar with Assistive Devices & services for individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing,
or DeafBlind.
 Team player
 Excellent communication, diversity & public speaking skills
EDUCATION
Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C.
Bachelor of Science, Social Work, expected May 2017
Minor in Spanish
EXPERIENCES
Alcohol & Other Drugs Services Assistant Sept 2015-Present
Department of Health & Wellness; Gallaudet University Washington, D.C.
 Track & file Gallaudet students’ incident reports
 Prepare & deliver sanction letters and teach sanction education classes
 Monitor students’ point values using the Maxient database and to record data of sanction
class evaluations and reflection papers
Volunteer Life Coach 2014 to 2015
Private residence; Suitland, MD
 Taught private DeafBlind client essential independent, life, social, and diversity skills,
such as, cleaning, cooking, transportation, and social networking
 Helped set up SSI, Food Stamps, VR Service, MetroAccess, and provided private
counseling sessions
Multicultural Student Assistant 2008 to 2010
Office of Diversity & Equity for Students; Gallaudet University Washington, D.C.
 Assisted with students’ needs,
 Planned and advertised events
 Hosted/Presented events, and educational workshops
Resident Assistant 2007 to 2008
Office of Residence Life and Housing; Gallaudet University Washington, D.C.
 Filed forms and incident reports
 Supervised dormitory and college students on-campus to ensure students followed
dormitory rules and maintained a safe environment
 Handled emergency preparations/crisis, conflict resolutions, and referrals

2.  Hosted dormitory workshops & events and created monthly educational bulletin boards
Retail Salesperson 2005-2006
Macy’s Department Store Huntington Station, N.Y.
 Sold retail clothing and merchandises
 Folded and organized my floor’s merchandises
 Helped customer find merchandises they needed
 Gift-wrapped customers’ online purchased orders
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 President of Gallaudet Deaf-Blind Union in 2008
 Social Chairperson of Metro Washington Association for the Deaf-Blind Board in 2008
 Received Student Humanitarian Award in 2003
 Attend the BACCHEUS Convention
OFFICE SKILLS
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe; Filing, Office Skills, Schedule
appointments and events. Excellent typing speed: 50 wpm.
ACTIVITIES
 Actress, Andrew Foster—Gallaudet University, Fall 2015
 Member of the Omicron Sigma Chapter of Delta Zeta Sorority—Gallaudet University,
Spring 2007