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@aliismailgabow

Freelance Somali–English translator and subtitle specialist delivering accurate, culturally appropriate localization.

Somalia
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What I'm looking for

I seek freelance or contract roles creating accurate Somali–English translations, transcriptions and time-coded subtitles in culturally sensitive environments.

I am a freelance Somali–English translator, transcriber and subtitler with a strong focus on accurate, culturally appropriate localization and time-coded SRT subtitle creation. I have translated documents, transcribed audio/video content and produced subtitle files for varied projects.

I am fluent in English and a native Somali speaker, skilled in proofreading, subtitling (SRT), time-coded subtitles, transcription and localization, and experienced using tools such as Google Docs, Microsoft Word and Aegisub.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

FR

Somali–English Translator

Freelance

Provided Somali–English translation, transcription, SRT subtitling and proofreading for audio, video and documents; produced time-coded SRT subtitles and localized content for education projects. Delivered accurate, culturally appropriate translations and handled subtitle editing using industry tools.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

HS

High School

High School Diploma, Languages / Translation

Activities and societies: Created SRT subtitles, transcribed audio/video content, translated documents, localization, used Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Subtitle Edit, Aegisub.

Completed a high school diploma in Mogadishu with skills in Somali and English translation, transcription, subtitling (SRT), and proofreading.

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