Mariann Browning
About Mariann Browning
Mariann Browning is a part-time Video Relay Interpreter with extensive experience in sign language interpretation. She has worked in various roles, including as a staff interpreter and administrative assistant, and has a strong educational background in sign language interpretation.
Current Role at Sorenson Communications
Mariann Browning serves as a Video Relay Interpreter at Sorenson Communications on a part-time basis since 2017. In this role, she facilitates communication between deaf and hearing individuals through video technology. Her work involves interpreting conversations in real-time, ensuring clarity and understanding for all parties involved.
Experience in Sign Language Interpretation
Browning has extensive experience in sign language interpretation. She has worked as a Sign Language Interpreter at Central Piedmont Community College since 2018. Prior to this, she was a Staff Interpreter at Fluent Language Solutions, Inc. from 2014 to 2018. Her background includes providing both Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) services and on-site interpreting.
Previous Employment History
Before her current roles, Browning held various positions that contributed to her expertise in interpretation. She worked as an ASL Interpreter Technical Specialist at FEMA from 2014 to 2016 and served as a Substitute Interpreter for Union County Public Schools in 2011. Additionally, she was an Administrative Assistant at the YMCA of Greater Charlotte from 2003 to 2005.
Educational Background
Browning's educational journey includes studying Sign Language Interpretation and Translation at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from 2008 to 2010. She also completed an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree at Central Piedmont Community College from 2007 to 2008. Earlier, she attended Jefferson Davis Community College from 1992 to 1994.
Willingness to Travel for Opportunities
Browning is open to traveling for interpreting opportunities that offer diverse experiences and settings. This willingness enhances her professional growth and allows her to engage in a variety of interpreting contexts, further broadening her skill set.