Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Reading and writing poems
Timeline
Ambiya  Allighani

Ambiya Allighani

Interpreter
Nairobi,30

Summary

I am a dedicated and professional interpreter with extensive experience facilitating effective communication between Somali , Swahili and Arabic speakers. Skilled in simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation, I specialize in delivering precise and culturally sensitive interpretations across medical, legal, and business settings. Known for maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and adaptability under pressure, I excel in bridging linguistic and cultural gaps to foster mutual understanding and collaboration.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Videographer Intern

Visualdo Institute

• Video production and post-production

• Cinematography and lighting techniques

• Storyboarding and script development

• Motion graphics and animations (After Effects)

• Editing software: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro

• Drone videography (if applicable, include licensing if certified)

• Audio editing and sound design

Graphic Designer

Self Employed Services
10.2023 - Current

• Branding and identity design

• Digital and print design

• UI/UX design and wireframing

• Typography and layout design

• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

• Figma, Sketch, Canva

• Basic motion graphics

Interior Designer

Self Employed Services
10.2022 - Current

• Space planning and layout design

• Concept development and mood boards

• 3D rendering and visualization (SketchUp, AutoCAD, 3ds Max, Revit)

• Material and finish selection

• Sustainable and ergonomic design principles

• Project management and budgeting

• Vendor coordination and client communication

Interpreter

Cloudbreak
07.2021 - Current

• Provides consecutive medical interpretation.

• Provides sight interpretation in the presence of provider and other medical staff.

• Trained and test new office of language services languages.

Interpreter

Etranslation
04.2021 - Current

I am a freelance interpreter at Etranslation.

•I Provide on demand and on schedule medical interpretation

•I provide on-the-phone interpretation and video remote interpretation

• Won the employee of the month in my first 3 months of working with Etranslation.

Interpreter

Crycom
05.2020 - Current

• Medical (healthcare interpreting)

• Legal (courtroom interpreting)

• Business (negotiations, presentations)

• Technical or scientific fields

Provides Somali and Swahili consecutive medical interpretation.

• Handles scheduled appointments.

• Provides internal interpretation services as needed.

• Ensures consistency, accuracy and overall quality.

• Handles dedicated schedule on a daily basis.

Education

Diploma - Videography

Visualdo Institute , Kenya, Nairobi

Skills

Simultaneous interpretation: Translating spoken words in real time

Certification

40Hour medical training

Reading and writing poems

Passionate about reading and writing poetry, which enhances my creativity, attention to detail, and ability to express complex ideas effectively.

Timeline

Graphic Designer - Self Employed Services
10.2023 - Current
Interior Designer - Self Employed Services
10.2022 - Current
Interpreter - Cloudbreak
07.2021 - Current
Interpreter - Etranslation
04.2021 - Current

HIPAA

07-2020
Interpreter - Crycom
05.2020 - Current

40Hour medical training

08-2019
Videographer Intern - Visualdo Institute
Visualdo Institute - Diploma, Videography
Ambiya Allighani Interpreter