ABDIAZIZ HIRSI ALI
Somali Translator & Interpreter.
Surrey,Canada
Summary
CARREER OBJECTIVE
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
IRB/CISR Contractor (Translation & Interpretation)
Government Of Canada
Surrey, BC
02.2022 - Current
- I do translate various types of documents from English to Somali and vice versa while accurately conveying the meaning of the source document into the target language and maintaining the style/terminology required as per the domain
- Projects are on short notice and deliver them on time while making sure the quality is not sacrificed in the process.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Freelancer Translator
Fidel Softech P.Ltd
Tokyo, JP
01.2019 - Current
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
- Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts.
- Translated documents from Somali English and vice vica.
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
Technical Advisor 1
Concentrix
Chilliwack, BC
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Assist external users of the client's technical products or services; identity, investigate, research, and provide resolution to user questions and problems
- Troubleshoot basic and routine customer issues that are technical in nature, including hardware, software, networking, or other designated client products
- Follow appropriate escalation path to resolve technical issues; including making follow up outbound calls to customers or other parties as needed
- Solve problems that are unstructured and require extensive use of conceptual thinking skills.
- Tested new software and hardware prior to deployment.
- Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
Independent Contractor and Linguistic Consultant
Appen
Sydney, NSW
11.2016 - 09.2019
- Worked on different project both short- and long-term basis with Appen since I become an independent Appen Agent
- Depending on my availability, I managed different project from transcription, translation, and voice over
- I also acted as proofreader and QA analyzer for machine translated project which was meant to train machine for the accurate translation of the Somali language, I made sure that the translators haven't omitted any key information in the source text and that there are no any extra information on the target text
- Have also oversaw different project with Appen from time to time on online basis.
English Instructor
University of East Africa, Galkayo
Nairobi, Somalia
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Planning lessons and activities that facilitate students' acquisition of basic communication skills and Instructing in a manner that develops students' confidence in their abilities
- Observing and managing classroom dynamics
- Invigilating and grading projects, quizzes, and examinations
- Tracking and communicating students' advancement throughout the course.
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
Interpreter and Researcher
UNHCR
Hagadera, Kenya
11.2016 - 09.2017
- Worked on different translation and interpretation project both short- and long-term
- Acted as researcher with different project concerning the feedback of the host community with the different services provided by the international and local NGOs
- Carried out Monitoring and Evaluation with different projects
- Sometimes carried out consultation session with host community concerning the status of their refuge claim.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
Translator and Interpreter
IOM
Nairobi, Kenya
12.2014 - 08.2016
- Worked on different translation and interpretation project concerning the cultural orientation program for the migrants
- Conducted daily interpretation session for cultural orientation classes to equip with the new migrant cultural understanding of the country they are travelling to
- Acted as interpreter between the interviewer and he interviewee in the process of identity verification.
- Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents for immediate use.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science - Computer Science
University of People
Online Based. 01.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya 08.2011 - 12.2015
Skills
Excellent communication and collaboratorundefined
Accomplishments
- Google IT Support Professional Certificate
- ABE Business Management
- Community Development
- MS OFFICE
Timeline
IRB/CISR Contractor (Translation & Interpretation)
Government Of Canada
02.2022 - Current
Technical Advisor 1
Concentrix
09.2020 - 11.2021
Freelancer Translator
Fidel Softech P.Ltd
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Computer Science - Computer Science
University of People
01.2018 - Current
English Instructor
University of East Africa, Galkayo
12.2017 - 08.2018
Independent Contractor and Linguistic Consultant
Appen
11.2016 - 09.2019
Interpreter and Researcher
UNHCR
11.2016 - 09.2017
Translator and Interpreter
IOM
12.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
University of Nairobi
08.2011 - 12.2015
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