Henri Grau
About Henri Grau
Henri Grau is an Interpreter Education Specialist at Sorenson Communications, where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in graphic design and education, with degrees from Gallaudet University and Southern New Hampshire University.
Work at Sorenson
Henri Grau has been employed at Sorenson Communications as an Interpreter Education Specialist since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for providing training to American Sign Language interpreters through online webinars and onsite workshops. His work focuses on enhancing the skills of interpreters, contributing to the overall quality of communication services. Based in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area, Grau has dedicated eight years to this position, emphasizing the importance of effective interpreter education.
Education and Expertise
Henri Grau holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Gallaudet University, where he studied Television, Film & Photography. He also minored in Photojournalism at American University. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor's degree in General Studies with a concentration in Organizational Leadership at Southern New Hampshire University from 2022 to 2023. His educational background supports his expertise in visual communication and instructional design.
Background
Prior to his current role, Henri Grau worked as a Junior Graphic Designer at Pearl Izumi for 11 months in 1998-1999. He also served as an American Sign Language Instructor at The University of New Mexico for four months in 2016. These experiences provided him with a foundation in design and teaching, which he applies in his current role at Sorenson Communications.
Training and Development
In his capacity as an Interpreter Education Specialist, Henri Grau designs and produces course learning experiences that emphasize visual communication principles, including color, typography, and image selection. He creates storyboards and scripts for video and web-based training programs, ensuring that they are production-ready. His ability to manage multiple project plans allows him to maintain deadlines and track progress effectively, contributing to successful training outcomes.