Irina Hawk

Native trilingual speaker of Russian, Ukrainian, and English with an MBA and more than 11 years supporting a college Health Care Professions division. Currently enrolled in a 60-hour Professional Medical Interpreter program and on track to qualify for national certification (CCHI CoreCHI-P). Combines graduate-level education, direct experience in a nursing and health-sciences environment, and a lifetime of real-world medical interpreting for family members.

Certified ASL Communicator. Precise, discreet, and committed to accurate, culturally responsive communication between patients and providers.

Data Management Specialist / Administrative Coordinator, Health Care Professions - Tarrant County College, Trinity River Campus - Fort Worth, TX

(2016-01)

Support the Nursing and Health Sciences departments, working daily within a clinical-education environment and building familiarity with medical terminology, program requirements, and healthcare-training standards.

• Operate and maintain three health-sciences testing labs (including ExamSoft), providing scheduling, system support, and problem resolution for nursing faculty and students.
• Maintain confidential student, faculty, and program records with strict accuracy and privacy, comparable to the discretion required for protected health information.
• Coordinate with faculty, vendors, and program leadership to align scheduling and facilities with accreditation standards, and prepare institutional reports for leadership.

DASHH (Drugs, Alcohol, Sex, Harassment and Hazing) Campus Coordinator, Prevention Education - Tarrant County College, Trinity River Campus - Fort Worth, TX

(2022-01)

• Lead campus-wide health, wellness, and prevention programming, communicating sensitive health topics clearly to broad and diverse audiences.
• Serve as liaison across Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and community partners, maintaining accurate, timely communication among teams.

Founder & Owner - Rock It Tan and Spa - Fort Worth, TX

(2009-01 - 2016-12)

Built and operated a licensed service business for seven years, managing client intake, confidential records, and regulatory compliance while serving a diverse clientele.

Family & Community Interpreter (Russian, Ukrainian, English) - Personal capacity

(2005-01)

Interpret for family members who are U.S. citizens with limited English proficiency during medical encounters, including physician visits, hospital stays, and pharmacy consultations, conveying symptoms, diagnoses, and instructions accurately while maintaining confidentiality and neutrality.

Ph.D.

• Human Development & Family Studies - Texas Woman's University

Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Mgmt - Texas Woman's University (2018-12)

B.S.

• Accounting & Finance - Columbia College of Missouri (2015-12)

Bachelor of General Studies - Columbia College of Missouri (2015-12)

Associate of Arts - Tarrant County College (2009-12)