Safia Dirie
Columbus,OH
Summary
Experienced interpreter skilled in accurate English-Somali translation. I understand cultural differences and focus on clear, reliable communication
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Interpreter
Access 2 Interpreters
04.2014 - 11.2018
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
Dispatcher
Easy Transportation LLC
05.2007 - 10.2012
- Planned, organized, and managed work of subordinate staff to accomplish consistent work within organizational standards.
- Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
Interpreter
Community Refugee & Immigration Services
06.1998 - 09.2007
- Prepared for interpreting tasks by researching and gathering information about tasks beforehand.
- Communicated with clients to understand interpreting needs and provide best service possible.
- Developed strategies to perform accurate and consistent translations.
Case Worker
Mount Carmel West Hospital
02.1999 - 04.2006
- Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines, and recommendations.
- Documented progress in treatment plans, educational, and recreational activities and maintained updated case records.
- Recorded case notes and performed follow-up documentation for admitted and transferred patients; led both group and individual counseling sessions.
Education
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OHSkills
- Fluent in Somali
- Professional ethics
- Client support
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Bilingual communication
- Procedure interpretation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Somali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Interpreter
Access 2 Interpreters
04.2014 - 11.2018
Dispatcher
Easy Transportation LLC
05.2007 - 10.2012
Case Worker
Mount Carmel West Hospital
02.1999 - 04.2006
Interpreter
Community Refugee & Immigration Services
06.1998 - 09.2007
Columbus State Community College
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