Lyan Gamil Ebrahim
Translator and Interpreter
ADDIS ABABA
Summary
Dynamic and skilled Arabic-English interpreter with extensive experience in both consecutive and simultaneous interpreting. Proficient in delivering accurate and culturally sensitive translations in various settings, including conferences, business meetings, and community events. Adept at quickly grasping complex concepts and facilitating clear communication between diverse audiences. Committed to professionalism, confidentiality, and fostering understanding across language barriers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Simultaneous Interpreter (Freelancer)
PSITS , HORIZONTICO
2022.01 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability by offering quality interpretation across a variety of subjects, including human rights, technology, and politics.
- Facilitated global collaboration through expert simultaneous interpretation during video conferences and webinars.
- Continuously honed linguistic skills through professional development opportunities, such as workshops and industry conferences.
- Ensured client satisfaction by delivering professional simultaneous interpretation services in various industries.
- Collaborated closely with other interpreters as a team member, ensuring seamless delivery of multilingual content at large-scale events.
- Supported international negotiations, enabling effective communication between parties speaking different languages.
Translator and Interpreter
UNHCR
2019.01 - 2022.01
- Listened to non-Arabic video dialogue and developed translation into target language to prepare subtitle scripts.
- Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Attended RST, REG, and RSD meetings to provide accurate consecutive translations of conversations between members.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
Social Media Specialist
Smart Media
2019.03 - 2019.10
- Managed social media accounts, ensuring timely responses to comments, messages, and reviews for enhanced customer service.
- Strategized social media campaigns for clients, helping to meet goals and reach untapped potential customers.
- Maintained company's social media presence by posting messages, answering posts, and monitoring responses.
- Managed social media accounts for clients, generating interest for existing and upcoming product or service releases.
Operational Manager
Capacity Test Center
2016.06 - 2018.09
- Established and administered an annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate, and support sustainability objectives.
- Developed and implemented daily operations plans, such as delivery routes, employee assignments, and promotional strategies.
- Protect company assets from loss, such as theft or damage, by setting and enforcing effective security policies.
- Evaluated upcoming program plans to forecast expected resource needs.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
ROV Volunteer
UNHCR
2017.01 - 2018.08
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems that refugees had.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure refugees were assisted on time.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents, such as case management reports, and other communications.
- Worked closely with the protection department to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently protect our people of concern.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
ADMAS University
ETHIOPIA, ADDIS ABABA 2017.09 - 2020.12
Associate of Arts - Tourism And Travel Management
ATA Tourism College
ETHIOPIA, ADDIS ABABA 2016.06 - 2017.09
Diploma - Diploma In English Language
YALI-US Embassy
YEMEN, SANA'A 2013.05 - 2014.12
Skills
Professional ethics understanding
Client Confidentiality
Cultural Awareness
Interpretation Equipment Familiarity
Public Speaking Confidence
Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Simultaneous Interpreter (Freelancer)
PSITS , HORIZONTICO
2022.01 - Current
Social Media Specialist
Smart Media
2019.03 - 2019.10
Translator and Interpreter
UNHCR
2019.01 - 2022.01
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
ADMAS University
2017.09 - 2020.12
ROV Volunteer
UNHCR
2017.01 - 2018.08
Operational Manager
Capacity Test Center
2016.06 - 2018.09
Associate of Arts - Tourism And Travel Management
ATA Tourism College
2016.06 - 2017.09
Diploma - Diploma In English Language
YALI-US Embassy
2013.05 - 2014.12