Abdi J. Aden

P.O Box ******, Columbus, OH *****

614-***-****

acphc1@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Seeking Somali linguist position to utilize my multilingual skills and cultural awareness experience in

the Horn of Africa and Middle Eastern regions

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Multilingual speaker-Native Somali, Arabic and English

Total of 26 years of continuous residence in Somalia, and 7 years in UAE

Extensive experience in the Horn of Africa and Middle East culture

More than 20 years of experience in research and translations of Somali related subjects

Publisher of many articles in the internet, author of Somali books published in Somali and Arabic

Certification: CTP

EXPERIENCE:

Interpreter

On phone interpreter with Thebigword 2010 - 2011

On phone interpretation with Cyracom--USA Jan. 2011- present

Translator

Apr. 2010 – July 2012

1. Acces 2 Interpreters--USA

Job examples:

A. Baby maybe Life Plan

B. 2012 PIC Handouts

C. TX Consent Form

D. Magnet School Letter

E. Columbus Recycling

2. Lingua Pros (Massimo Gaido) USA Sept. 23, 2010

Job examples:

A. Client Match Notification Letter

B. Closing Letter

C. Closing Form

D. Contact Letter

E. Receipt of Referral Letter

3. Horn of Africa (website) thorough Genevieve Anna Peprah Nov. 2011 to Jan.

2012

Example: East African News Brief

4. Global Voice Ltd. (UK) May 31, 2011

Job Example: Medical Questioner (large)

5. Kolamedia India Oct. 16, 2011

Job example: Job No. 2023

6. Transila June 23, 2011

Job Example: Job No. 682579

7. Columbus, OH Local Police March 2009- April 2009

Aug. 2012 – Jan.2013

8. Google (Odesk)

Author

1. Book: Somali Times (281 pages, Published 2010)

2. Articles:

A. The Infected Souls

B. Causes of Somali Destruction

C. History of Mogadisho

D. Contacts between Ancient Egyptians and Ancient Somalis

E. The Cold War Politices which Harmed Somalia

All posted on my blog (www.tusmaaley.blogspot.com)

Poet

Example:

A. Me the Good Foreteller

B. O My Sister Baar I

C. O My Sister Baar II

D. When I have Milkeed the She Camel in Gedo

E. This Strange World

F. The Peacok which Could not Fly

G. Be Patient for Ever

Somali Language Teacher 1974

I was middle school graduate. In that year I became Somali Language Teacher that is during the greatest campaign of

illiteracy in Somali history and I was teaching adults.

Business Co-owner Jan 2009- Feb. 2011

1. Universal Market Place

May 2000 – July 2007

2. Aaran Discount Market, Columbus OH

Apr. 1997 –May 2000

Whitehaven Discount Market, Memphis, T N

3.

Owned and operated stores performed several managerial duties such as purchasing, accounting, inventory

control and cashiering.

Beside retail businesses I was doing extensive research on Somali History and culture (what has this to do whith .

Trader Jan 1991- Mar.19 97

Business Owner, Dubai, UAE

Sent goods to Africa andwas getting back goods to re-sell in Middle Eastern markets

Technical Manager Jul 1984- Jan. 19 91

Somali Shipping Agency and Line, Mogadishu, Somalia

During this period I was in the management of Line department which had coastal ships. I was also in charge of

all technical issues of the company. I was sent several times to different ports in Africa and Middle East such as

Mombasa, Djibouti, Aden and Dubai. I was delegated several times to supervise dockings of Somali National

Vessels.

In short period of time I was assistant general manager of Somali Shipping Line.

During my continuous trips and communications all languages I speak now were use d.

Sailing Engineer Nov 1982- Jan 1985

Somali shipping Agency and Line, Mogadishu, Somalia

During this period I was onboard Somali National Ships as 3 rd Engineer, 2nd Engineer and Chief Engineer. My

duties were on all technical issues of the vessel and mainly in engine rooms.

Lieutenant Dec19 81- Jun 1982

Somali Navy, Mogadishu, Somalia

During this small period I was assisting my superiors in office works

EDUCATION CERTIFICATES

Marine Studies 1988

Arab Maritime Transport Academy, Alexandria, Egypt

Marine Technique 1986

Jica International Institute of Seaman

Maritime College 1981

Arabian Gulf Academy, Basra, Iraq

High School Diploma 1977

Jamal Abdilnasir Secondary School, Mogadishu, Somalia

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