Dean DeRusso

I'm Advocate

About

Seeking a Christian Job focusing on a Ministry in American Sign Language (ASL) related and/or as a software/hardware Technician. My name is Dean. I was once a Computer Consultant. I did many big innovation projects. I have helped develop softwares, web pages and more. Later in my life. I have became an Advocate. I was the Deaf Systems Advocate who fought for the Deaf community to remove the barriers they were facing. To a point, I decided to seek what God was doing in my life. I have stepped down to receive my Masters of Divinity with concentrations in Theology and Social Jusice. I currently am looking to see what God has planned for me next in my life. If you need help or something, please feel free to ask. I am a man of many tallents.

Evangelist & ASL Professor & Biblical Counselor & Technician.

I am currently available to be your Advocate, Biblical Justice, Biblical Counselor, Evangelism, Video Blogging, Programmer. Below are some basic information about me.

  • Birthday: September 9
  • City: Rochester, NY, USA
  • Website: www.ferretrex.com
  • Freelance: Available
  • Skills Teacher, Linguistics, Evangelist, Developer
  • Degree: Master
  • Phone: Please Email.
  • Email: Please, use Contact Form

Thank you for checking me out. Looking forward to seeing what God would do for all of us.

Resume

Seeking a one of the following opporunities as an American Sign Language (ASL) teacher; as a Christian Evangelist to help others seek a better life; and/or as a software/hardware Technician.

Sumary

Dean DeRusso

Innoventor, Team Player, Hard Worker.

  • PO Box 24237, Rochester, NY 14624
  • For Phone number, please use Contact Form
  • For Email, please use Contact Form

Education

Master of Divninity & with Concentration in Theology and Social Justice

2008 - 2012

Northeastern Seminary, Rochester, NY

Focused on better understanding Biblical history, theology and Social Justice. Even included studies about Deaf Culture in biblical viewpoints.

Bachelor of Science & Information Technology

1997 - 1999

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

Learned complex computing systems and how to become well-versed in their management with innovation ideas.

American Academy of Sciences (AAS) & Computer Engineering Technology

1995 - 1997

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

Learned complex computing systems and how to become well-versed in their management with innovation ideas.

Professional Experience

American Sign Language Adjunct Professor

01/22 - Present, 01/13-12/14

Experion, Canandaigua, NY

  • Developing Asychronous Online Courses
  • Video Recording and Creating PowerPoint Presentations
  • Supervise and Teaching

Deaf Biblical Counseling, Inc.

12/20-Present

Works Remotely, Danville, KY

  • Developed numerous programs (Video Blogs, brochures, presentations, and advertisements).
  • Teach Bible Studies Related to Topics.
  • Conference Presentator
  • Developed Website, Donations and more

Grace Deaf Presbyterian Church (GDPC)

12/20-Present

Remote Member, Danville, KY

  • Teaching online Bible Studies and Assist on Worship Services through Zoom.
  • Creating images, flyers, and videos for the church.

FerretRex Consulting

12/03-Present

Self Owned Business, Rochester, NY

  • Developing Databases (Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL), Software (Visual Basics, C++, C#, PHP, Javascripting, Java), Upgrading Technologies, .
  • Home improvement and repairing.
  • Personal Video Blogging, ASL Preformances, and Socials
  • Deaf Interpreter and studied for Certification

Home Depot

3/18-12/21

Remote Member, Rochester, NY

  • Working in Hardware and Delivery department.
  • Help customers and stocking of wholesales products.

Regional Center of Independent Living (RCIL)

10/06-1/15/15

Deaf Systems Advocate, Rochester, NY

  • Advocates for deaf and disability become included, integrated, and independent in the community.
  • Focus on Policy changing from Federal level to local level.
  • Handled cases and events mainly focused on system changes that were barriers of language rights toward the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind individuals.
  • Case includes FMSCA Hearing Waiver, Open Caption Movies, Including ASL in LOTE Programs, Sitting on Boards, Discussing policies with legatives and more...

Northeaster Deaf Recreation, Inc. (DeafRec)

1/97-12/06

President & Founder, Rochester, NY

  • Established community events for Deaf and Hearing.
  • Focus on meet up socials in community to make them more deaf friendly.
  • Hosted Deaf Awareness, Community Events (Pizza, Swing, Salsa, Country Line, Ice Cream, Camping and more).

Portfolio

Below, I will share some memories from the past accomplishments.

  • All
  • Advocacy
  • Evangelism
  • Hobbies
  • Etc...

Advocacy 1

Yeah, I do have some civil disobeyance with the government due to civil rights advocacy.

Evangelism 1

Going out and sharing the gospels is always fun. Even when it is too cold.

Hobbies 1

I always enjoyed creating community socials. This go cart social was fun!

Etc... 1

When I was growing up, I tried to look like MacGuyver. I even loved duct tape too.

Advocacy 2

Traveling with the disability rights group was quite an experience. Speaking up was always my strong suit.

Evangelism 2

I graduated with my Masters in Divinity (MDIV) with concentration in Theology and Social Justice. This day, I understood the problem in the Deaf community.

Hobbies 2

I enjoy my home projects. This rose vine is beautiful.

Etc... 2

I really love sushi! This was taken on my birthday years ago.

Advocacy 3

I don't like this sign pride. But God choiced me and others to be deaf (Exodus 4:11).

Evangelism 3

I did the Book of Mark series online with zoom and in person.

Advocacy 4

This was my advocacy desk where I handled calls, paperworks and documents.

Etc... 3

Sometimes, I do have a good sense of humor.

Services

Please email and ask for services. Currently, some are volunteering. Others are based on donations.

Bible Counseling

I am a strong supporter of Deaf Biblical Counseling (DBC) service and training. I find it very helpful for many Deaf, Hearing and Hard of hearing individuals who are seeking healing in Christ. It is also blessing to see God's work and healing for those struggling with marriage, singleness, anxiety, mental health and more...

Evangelist

I do provide answers and questions related to the Bible. And, I do offer Bible Studies in person and on Zoom. But if someone has a questions about the Bible, they may reach out to ask questions. I would be happy to answer. If someone needs prayers, I will be happy to pray for them.

Entertainer

I do have ASL Stories, ABC Stories, Deaf Humors and Deaf Jokes that I enjoy sharing. If you would like to reach out and ask for a preformer. I would be happy to arrange that.

Public Speaker

I enjoy sharing my life journey as a Post-Linguistic Deaf person. I also enjoy sharing Deaf Culture with others.

Developer & Designer

Often people reach out asking for advices of how to improve their technology needs. Sometimes, home improvements advices too. I do offer ideas and solutions as a Computer consultant or as a handy man.

Community Services

I love Deaf and hearing socials. If anyone wants advices on how to create an event, I would be happy to help out. I spend years hosting a widerange of community events. I always was well known for helping improve the accessabilities for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind.

Testimonials

I didn't collect any testimonies from others. Maybe in the future, if you would like to add a comment and photo. Please feel free to contact me with your quote and photo.

My path was a hard but blessing journey. But being Deaf was not hard part at all.

Dean DeRusso

Ceo & Founder

I hate hit and run codes. But I am blessed that programming language has improved so much that I no longer get stuck with run-on commands.

Dean DeRusso

Designer

As an advocate, I am a strong supporter of the pitch fork advocacy approach. I have seen how it works first hand.

Dean DeRusso

Deaf Systems Advocate

I was unlike other post-linguist deaf people, I always saw hearing and speaking as a tool. In this way, I leave the tools in the basement until I need it. American Sign Language (ASL) improved my life and it wasn't a tool to me!

Dean DeRusso

Entertainer

My favorite ABC Story is "Bad Date". Ask me to share anytime!

Dean DeRusso

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