AHMED YARROW
Kampala
Summary
Talented Interpreter with advanced conversational abilities in English and Somali Mai Mai. Maintain emotion, style and content of speaker's words in translations and familiar with deeper cultural context behind phrases. Multilingual Translator experienced in interpreting documents and spoken words. Top-notch strengths in verbal and written communication. Organized and thorough professional with strong knowledge of translation practices. Dedicated Translator and team player with in-depth understanding of various cultures. Well-versed in translating verbal communication and written words. Certified Translator and qualified native speaker with previous experience in professional interpretation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Somali, Mai Mai Translator and Interpreter
RSC Africa (Resettlement Suport Centre)
Nairobi
09.2017 - 09.2023
- Interpreted conversations between Somali-speaking applicants and English-speaking staff members.
- Translated documents from English to Somali and vice versa for various Organizations.
- Provided written translations of legal, medical documents.
- Facilitated communication for people with limited language proficiency.
- Proofread translated documents before submitting them to the applicants or clients for review.
- Generated video subtitles and developed translations in target language.
- Developed glossaries of industry terms used by companies when translating their material into other languages.
Somali Medical Interpreter
TransPerfect
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Interpreted complex medical terminology accurately between languages.
- Facilitated communication between medical staff and patients with limited English proficiency.
- Assisted healthcare workers by translating telephone conversations with patients and family members.
Education
High School Diploma -
GreenLight
Turkana County, Kenya11-2018
Skills
- Live Interpretations
- Cultural Awareness
- Quality Assurance Processes
- Document Translation
- Cultural Understanding
- Proofreading Skills
Accomplishments
- Presented by: Church World Service, RSC Africa (Resettlement Support Center)
Outstanding Interpreter Award
Certification
CERTIFICATE OF TRANING
- Presented by: Church World Service, RSC Africa (Resettlement Support Center)
- Date Received: January 2023
- Has Successfully Completed RSC Africa's Course Requirement for Interpreter Training
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
- Presented by: Church World Service, RSC Africa (Resettlement Support Center)
- Date Received: January 2023
- In recognition of services provided to RSC Africa as an interpreter fo the United States Refugee Admission Program. RSC Africa acknowledges your assistance as an interpreter for the languages Somali, Mai Mai and English.
Languages
Somali
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Swahili
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Arabic
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Somali Medical Interpreter
TransPerfect
01.2021 - 02.2022
Somali, Mai Mai Translator and Interpreter
RSC Africa (Resettlement Suport Centre)
09.2017 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
GreenLight
CERTIFICATE OF TRANING
- Presented by: Church World Service, RSC Africa (Resettlement Support Center)
- Date Received: January 2023
- Has Successfully Completed RSC Africa's Course Requirement for Interpreter Training
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
- Presented by: Church World Service, RSC Africa (Resettlement Support Center)
- Date Received: January 2023
- In recognition of services provided to RSC Africa as an interpreter fo the United States Refugee Admission Program. RSC Africa acknowledges your assistance as an interpreter for the languages Somali, Mai Mai and English.
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