Sean Gerlis

Background

About Sean Gerlis

A subject matter expert in Effective Communication along with Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 & 2008 and Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that addresses a wide spectrum of disability issues for inclusion practices through various channels. Also, I’m a career and goal-oriented professional in offering growth in support of organizational goals and objectives. My track records include as a senior manager with a city agency that serves over 8 million voters in the city of New York along with temporary accessibility solutions. On a side note, I've been involved in the realm of operations, social media marketing, product management, and customer relationship management. • Subject Matter Expert in Effective Communication along with the legalities fundamental to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 & 2008 and Rehabilitation Act of 1973. • Utilize technological resources for providing and ensuring equal access in the realms of Effective Communication, Programmatic Access, and Physical Access. • Liaison between the disability community and federal, state, local, and tribal agencies with Board of Elections in the City of New York and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) during Hurricane Sandy Recovery in the New York City Metro area. • Over 20 years with experience in project management, marketing communications, budget, operations, management, technical training, and a myriad of workshops for a nationwide telecommunication company. • Expertise in compliance with Section 504 and 508 requirements. • Co-found and runs a sign language interpreting referral services. • Certified ADA Coordinator • Certified ADA Access Compliance Surveyor Several of my strengths would include proficiency in conducting mitigation on programmatic and accessibility barriers, complex studies in support of product and organizational efficiency, and performs qualitative and quantitative analysis to produce recommendations for short and long term strategic benefit. As a manager, I’ve been known as a strong advocate for diversity inclusion in employment and career growth opportunities for people with disabilities. I’ve proven in demonstrating excellent communication skills. Often people have considered me as a positive leader and fostering diverse work environments. During my spare time, I volunteer several not-for-profit organizations that address deaf education, civil rights, and inclusion emergency preparedness.