ABDIHAMID MOHAMED
Lexington,NE
Summary
Freelance and professional Somali interpreter with experience supporting community and medical settings. Fluent in English and Swahili, with native bilingual proficiency in Somali and Mai. HIPAA-compliant and trained in community & medical interpreting. Former Ergonomics Specialist and Safety Specialist at Tyson Foods, trusted for clear communication, documentation, and investigations. Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS).
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interpreter
AMN Healthcare Services
02.2026 - Current
- Support medical interpreting needs for patients and providers while following HIPAA and interpreter ethics.
Interpreter
Lionbridge Interpretation Services
02.2026 - Current
- Provide on-demand interpreting services focused on accuracy, professionalism, and client satisfaction.
Interpreter (Freelance)
Freelance (Somali / English / Swahili)
Lexington, NE
01.2021 - Current
- Provide consecutive interpreting for community, medical, and customer service interactions.
- Support clear, culturally appropriate communication while maintaining confidentiality.
Safety Specialist
Tyson Foods
Lexington, NE
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Conducted incident investigations and documented reports; supported corrective actions and training.
- Interpreted safety/HR documents and instructions so team members clearly understood expectations.
Ergonomics Specialist
Tyson Foods
Lexington, NE
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Completed ergonomic assessments and wrote clear recommendations to reduce risk and improve safety.
- Coached team members on safe techniques; communicated findings across diverse teams.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Central Community College
Grand Island, NE05.2026
Skills
- Medical & Community Interpreting
- Consecutive Interpreting
- Sight Translation
- Cultural Mediation
- Accuracy & Confidentiality (HIPAA)
- Workplace Communication & Training
- Report Writing & Documentation
- Time Management
- Fluent bilingualism
- Client support
- Professional ethics
- Client confidentiality
- Cross-cultural communication
- Note-taking techniques
- Terminology management
- Memory retention
Certification
- EF SET English Certificate
- Lionbridge Interpreter Assessment
- HIPAA Compliance Certificate
- CCME 48-Hour Community & Medical Interpreting Course
LANGUAGES
Somali: Native / Bilingual
Mai: Native / Bilingual
English: Fluent (Professional)
Swahili: Fluent (Professional)
LEADERSHIP & TRAINING
Leadership Online Short Course — UC Davis Graduate School of Management (Completed 09/2023)
Timeline
Interpreter
AMN Healthcare Services
02.2026 - Current
Interpreter
Lionbridge Interpretation Services
02.2026 - Current
Safety Specialist
Tyson Foods
01.2025 - 01.2026
Ergonomics Specialist
Tyson Foods
01.2022 - 01.2025
Interpreter (Freelance)
Freelance (Somali / English / Swahili)
01.2021 - Current
Associate of Arts -
Central Community College