Samira Arman
Coon Rapids,Minnesota
Summary
Dynamic interpreter with proven experience in facilitating client interactions. Strong organizational skills and a commitment to confidentiality enhance the ability to adapt interpretation techniques to various cultural contexts, ensuring effective communication. Engaged in 40 hours of training through MINT, demonstrating commitment to fostering communicative autonomy and upholding ethical standards for accurate and impartial interpretation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Interpreter
The Language Banc
Minneapolis, Minnesota
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitated accurate interpretation for diverse client interactions across various settings.
- Translated written documents to ensure clarity and understanding.
- Maintained confidentiality while managing sensitive client information and discussions.
- Adapted interpretation techniques to suit specific cultural and contextual needs.
- Pursued continuous training to enhance language skills and interpretation methods.
- Interpreted verbal conversations for individuals with limited English proficiency.
- Adhered to professional ethical standards while ensuring confidentiality of interpreted information.
- Executed accurate and efficient translation of written texts between languages.
Store Attendant
Modesty by Armaniya
Blaine, MN
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Greeted customers and provided assistance in multiple languages and also with product selection.
- Inventoried stock on shelves, restocked items as needed, and removed damaged items.
- Performed cashier duties, such as accepting payments, issuing receipts, and providing change.
- Organized merchandise displays to attract customers, and promote sales.
- Assisted customers in locating products throughout the store.
- Maintained cleanliness of the store by vacuuming, dusting surfaces, and tidying up shelves.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding products, prices, availability, product uses, and services offered.
- Processed returns and exchanges efficiently, according to company policy.
PCA
Volunteering
Blaine, MN
03.2019 - 12.2022
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings, plus translated when necessary.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Software Development
Anoka Technical College
Anoka, MN05-2023
Skills
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Strong organization
- Inventory management
- Office administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Critical thinking skills
- Multitasking ability
- Interpretation
- Terminology research
- Cultural understanding
- Excellent listening
- Fluent bilingualism
Languages
Swahili
Native/ Bilingual
Somali
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Interpreter
The Language Banc
08.2025 - Current
Store Attendant
Modesty by Armaniya
10.2023 - 05.2025
PCA
Volunteering
03.2019 - 12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Software Development
Anoka Technical College