Aster Yilma
Interpreter in USA
I am a proficient Amharic<>English interpreter with 15+ years of experience. I was born and raised in Ethiopia but I reside in the United States. I travel to Ethiopia frequently. Consequently, I remain abreast of language and cultural changes in both countries. In addition to providing interpreting services for different companies and individuals, I have worked as an escort interpreter and cultural liaison for my clients, accompanying them on trips to Ethiopia. I am listed in the Interpreters Registries of the New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York Courts Systems. In addition, I have a college certificate in Interpreting Spoken Language. I have government security clearance for ICE assignments. I am an active member of ATA, NAJIT, NY Circle of Translators and Proz.com.
Some of my notable clients are: The multiple Grammy Award winner, Lauryn Hill, the elite runner and activist, Feyisa Lilesa, and the NIKE Sub-Two elite participant marathoner, Lelisa Desisa, NYC and Chicago Marathons.
CAREER SUMMARY
Interpreting Modes:
• Consecutive
• Face-to-Face, Escort Interpreting,
• OPI, VRI
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LEGAL:
• Attorney Client Preparation
• Depositions (Personal Injury, Workman’s Compensation, Automobile Accidents)
• Child Custody hearings
• Divorce proceedings
• Criminal and Civil court cases ( Adoption, Domestic Violence, Robbery, Probation)
IMMIGRATION:
• Citizenship application
• Stoke Hearings
• Political Asylum hearings
EDUCATIONAL:
• Student testing
• Academic assessment
• Special needs evaluation
• Office of Impartial Hearing
MEDICAL:
• Psychiatric evaluations
• Physical examinations
• Occupational capability assessment
COMMUNITY SERVICE
• Volunteer advocate for domestic violence victims
• Taught ESL for Literacy Volunteers of America
• Established an academic scholarship for underprivileged Ethiopian students
• Served as Member of the Board of Trustees of South Orange Maplewood Adult School
• Served as Member of the Board of Trustees of Kidus Gabriel Ethiopian Tewahedo Church