Zekaria Hukun
Saint Cloud
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Interpreter
Weaving cultures
Saint Cloud
05.2023 - Current
- Somali to English
- Precisely and accurately interprets critical medical advice and information given by the provider into equivalent terminology in the patient's native language.
- Assists in translating medical text from English on behalf of internal and external customers; may translate patient education information as specifically requested.
- Establishes and maintains quality service and positive interaction with all patients, customers, visitors, health care providers, and clinical employees.
- Assists with patient follow-up as necessary, to include contacting patients with appointment reminders.
- Maintains strict patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA policies and standards.
- Provides occasional services outside of normal working hours on as as-needed basis.
Bilingual English/or Somali Automotive Sales Specialist
Automotive Parts Solutions
Rockville
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Demonstrated strong product knowledge and the ability to explain features, benefits, and pricing options in both English and [Second Language], resulting in increased sales.
- Collaborated with team members to create bilingual marketing materials such as signage, brochures, or online content to attract a wider range of customers.
Packing Line Worker
Cold Spring Brewing Company
Cold Spring
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Rep packaging a variety of energy drinks from 24 packs two variety packs as well as operating spectrum and top loader palletizer.
Sanitation Worker
Branding Iron
Sauk Rapids
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Sanitize & disinfect industrial machinery to the USDA standards.
Freelance Photographer/Videographer
Self
San Diego
02.2017 - 11.2022
- Doing photography/videography for events such as weddings bridal showers baby showers graduations reunions etc.
Interpreter
Highplains language services
Greeley
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Medical interpretation for clients who spoke Somali Sessions included doctors appointments physical therapy occupational therapy and surgeries.
Package Handler
Otterbox
Firestone
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Stacking pallets and handling products that were being prepared for shipping and receiving also picking in a warehouse with a pallet floor jack.
Education
high school -
crawford high school
San Diego, CASkills
- Multitasking
- Somali Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- Multilingual
- Translation
- Mechanical knowledge
- Microsoft Outlook
- Equipment testing
- Power tools
- Work ethic
- Equipment malfunction troubleshooting
- Linguist experience
- Photography
- Microsoft Word
- POS systems
- Sales
- Heavy lifting
- Machine repair
- Conflict Resolution
- Label printers
- Retail
- Community engagement
- Interpersonal skills
- Interpretation
- Automotive knowledge
- HIPAA compliance
- Cultural competency
- Data collection and reporting
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Document creation
- Analytical skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- 40 hr interpretation training, 01/01/24, Present
- Driver's License
Languages
Somali, Fluent
Additional Information - Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Bilingual English/or Somali Automotive Sales Specialist
Automotive Parts Solutions
12.2025 - 03.2026
Packing Line Worker
Cold Spring Brewing Company
07.2025 - 10.2025
Sanitation Worker
Branding Iron
08.2023 - 10.2023
Medical Interpreter
Weaving cultures
05.2023 - Current
Freelance Photographer/Videographer
Self
02.2017 - 11.2022
Interpreter
Highplains language services
10.2016 - 04.2017
Package Handler
Otterbox
09.2016 - 01.2017
high school -
crawford high school