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Sadam Aden Mohamud

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Highly skilled and dedicated interpreter with 5 years of experience in providing accurate and efficient language interpretation services. Seeking a challenging position in a reputable organization where I can utilize my linguistic abilities and cultural knowledge to facilitate effective communication between parties.s.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk Supervisor

Bell Media, CTV
09.2023 - Current
  • Keep records of the daily visitors.
  • Transfer calls between clients and Different departments of the building( CTV news, Move 100,CFRA, TSN 1200)
  • communicates with hosts to match with their visitors.

Interpreter

911 Interpreters
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Worked independently as an interpreter for various clients and industries.
  • Interpreted in medical, legal, business, and social service settings.
  • Assisted clients in bridging language and cultural gaps, ensuring accurate and meaningful communication.
  • Managed scheduling, client coordination, and invoicing for freelance assignments.
  • Gained practical experience in interpreting in a professional setting.
  • Assisted senior interpreters with simultaneous and consecutive interpretation tasks.
  • Conducted research on terminology and subject matter to enhance interpreting skills.

Interpreter

UNHCR
02.2019 - 02.2021
  • Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
  • Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
  • Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
  • Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.

Interpreter

One World Global Services
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Provided consecutive and simultaneous interpretation services during meetings, conferences, seminars, and other events.
  • Ensured accurate and clear communication between parties by interpreting spoken language in real-time.
  • vTranslated written documents, such as emails, reports, and presentations, from [English] to [Somali].
  • Collaborated with clients to understand their specific needs and preferences, tailoring interpretation services accordingly.
  • Maintained confidentiality and professionalism throughout all interpreting assignments.
  • Conducted consecutive interpretation for legal proceedings, including court hearings, depositions, and client meetings.
  • Assisted with document translation and review to support legal teams in understanding foreign language materials.
  • Interpreted for individuals in healthcare settings, facilitating communication between patients, doctors, and other medical personnel

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Ottawa
12-2025

High School Diploma -

Bushra High School
12.2019

Skills

  • Written document translation
  • Client confidentiality
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Records management
  • Microsoft Office
  • English and Somali fluency
  • Data Entry
  • Professional ethics
  • Decision-Making
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Simultaneous interpretation
  • Active Listening
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Relationship building
  • Cultural competence
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Client support

Languages

English
Full Professional
Somali
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working
Swahili
Full Professional

Timeline

Front Desk Supervisor

Bell Media, CTV
09.2023 - Current

Interpreter

911 Interpreters
04.2022 - 11.2022

Interpreter

One World Global Services
08.2019 - 08.2020

Interpreter

UNHCR
02.2019 - 02.2021

High School Diploma -

Bushra High School

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Ottawa

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