Dru Roney
About Dru Roney
Dru Roney is a Call Center Manager at Purple Communications, Inc., with extensive experience in deaf education and American Sign Language. Roney holds a Master of Education and is a member of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, demonstrating a commitment to the field.
Work at Purple Communications
Dru Roney has been employed at Purple Communications, Inc. as a Call Center Manager since 2015. In this role, Roney oversees call center operations, ensuring effective communication services for clients. Roney's extensive experience in the field contributes to the efficient management of interpreting services, enhancing accessibility for the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Education and Expertise
Dru Roney studied at Kent State University, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in American Sign Language from 2008 to 2010, achieving Summa Cum Laude honors. Roney continued their education at Kent State University, obtaining a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Deaf Education from 2010 to 2013. Roney holds ODE Deaf/HOH PK-12 licensure, indicating specialized qualifications in deaf and hard of hearing education for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Roney also possesses advanced proficiency in sign language, as evidenced by the SLPI-adv. certification.
Professional Experience
Prior to their current role, Dru Roney held various positions in educational and administrative settings. Roney worked as an Administrative Assistant - Interpreting Services Coordinator at The Art Institutes from 2014 to 2015. They served as an Adjunct Faculty member for American Sign Language at Sinclair Community College from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, Roney worked at Kent State University as a Graduate Assistant from 2011 to 2012 and as an American Sign Language Lab Mentor from 2010 to 2012.
Membership and Certifications
Dru Roney is a member of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), a professional organization that supports interpreters in their practice. Roney's membership reflects a commitment to professional standards and ongoing development in the field of interpreting and deaf education.