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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, OH

Skills

  • 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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