ROHIM ULLAH
Interpreter
Yangon
Work Preference
Summary
- I am a professional interpreter with over 2 years of experience working in medical, legal, humanitarian, and community settings. I speak Rohingya, Burmese, and English and provide both remote and in-person interpretation.
- I have experience working with NGOs, healthcare teams, legal professionals, and communities.
- I focus on clear and accurate communication while maintaining confidentiality, neutrality, and cultural understanding.
- I am also trained in medical interpreting and HIPAA compliance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
50
50
Certifications completed
3
3
Languages spoken
3
3
Languages
Work History
Rohingya and Burmese Interpreter
Effectiff
05.2026 - Current
- Provided real-time interpretation services between Burmese Rohingya and English. Supported communication by maintaining confidentiality, accuracy, and cultural sensitivity.
Rohingya and Burmese Interpreter
Interlanguage Solution
Remote
02.2026 - Current
- Provided Burmese-English interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings. Facilitated cultural sensitivity and maintained confidentiality in line with HIPAA standards.
- Delivered professional interpretation services tailored to diverse subject matters and client requirements.
Rohingya and Burmese Interpreter
Desert Comms Language Services
Remote
11.2025 - Current
- Facilitated accurate communication between clients and stakeholders in multilingual settings.
- Interpreted complex legal, medical, and technical documents for diverse audiences.
- Enhanced client satisfaction through effective language support and cultural understanding.
- Streamlined interpretation processes by implementing best practices for efficiency.
Interpreter
Multilingual Technologies Inc. (MLT) & Lingotec In
09.2025 - Current
- Provided remote OPI and VRI services in Rohingya, Burmese, and English for medical, legal, and social service settings.
- Maintained strict HIPAA compliance and confidentiality protocols during all calls.
- Adapted to diverse subject matters including healthcare, legal, and community services.
Interpreter & Language Support Officer
Various NGOs
01.2020 - Current
- Interpreted conversations between NGO staff and local communities across 200+ field sessions covering medical outreach, community meetings, and protection screenings.
- Translated and interpreted official documents, reports, and case notes between English, Burmese, and Rohingya.
- Ensured culturally accurate and contextually faithful interpretation in sensitive situations including protection cases and GBV reporting.
- Assisted in training junior interpreters on professional standards, neutrality, and field communication best practices.
- Supported communication during legal interviews, donor visits, and humanitarian field activities across complex multi-stakeholder environments.
- UNHCR Partner Organizations | Myanmar & Bangladesh
English Teacher & Language Educator
Private & Community Schools
Cox's Bazar
01.2019 - Current
- Taught English to 100+ students from refugee and local communities, from beginner to advanced levels.
- Developed and translated bilingual instructional materials in English, Rohingya, and Burmese - reinforcing command across all working languages.
- Created lesson plans focused on speaking, reading, and writing skills; supported learners from diverse refugee and local communities.
- Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
Freelance Remote Interpreter
Self-Employed
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided real-time interpretation for online meetings, case interviews, medical consultations, and phone calls across Rohingya, Burmese, and English.
- Delivered 150+ remote sessions serving NGOs, healthcare providers, legal teams, and international organizations across multiple time zones.
- Interpreted medical consultations between healthcare professionals and Rohingya patients - ensuring accurate understanding of symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
- Maintained strict confidentiality and professional neutrality throughout all sensitive legal and medical conversations.
- Supported asylum and resettlement case interviews, helping refugee applicants communicate their situations accurately.
- International Clients | Remote
Education
BA - English Literature
University of Sittwe
01.2023
Matriculation Examination - undefined
Myanmar National Education Board
01.2019
Skills
Interpretation
- Client support
- Professional ethics
- Client confidentiality
- Relationship building
- [Language] fluency
- Terminology management
- Note-taking techniques
- Interpretation equipment use
- Technical terminology
- Language proficiency
- Written document translation
- Consecutive interpretation
- Simultaneous interpretation
- Multitasking
- Accurate translation
- Critical thinking
- Microsoft office
- Transcribing
- Decision-making
- Microsoft Access
- Public education
Accomplishments
- 200+ Field Sessions - interpreted across medical, legal, and community programs for UNHCR partner NGOs in Myanmar and Bangladesh.
- 150+ Remote Sessions - delivered real-time interpretation for international clients across multiple time zones.
- IELTS Band 6.5 (2023) - confirmed advanced English proficiency essential for high-quality bilingual interpretation.
Languages
Rohingya
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Burmese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Rohingya and Burmese Interpreter
Effectiff
05.2026 - Current
Rohingya and Burmese Interpreter
Interlanguage Solution
02.2026 - Current
Rohingya and Burmese Interpreter
Desert Comms Language Services
11.2025 - Current
Interpreter
Multilingual Technologies Inc. (MLT) & Lingotec In
09.2025 - Current
Freelance Remote Interpreter
Self-Employed
01.2023 - 01.2025
Interpreter & Language Support Officer
Various NGOs
01.2020 - Current
English Teacher & Language Educator
Private & Community Schools
01.2019 - Current
BA - English Literature
University of Sittwe
Matriculation Examination - undefined
Myanmar National Education Board
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Google Docs
Google Sheets
Google Meet
Zoom
Microsoft Teams
Skype
WhatsApp (Remote Communication)
OTranscribe (Transcription Tool)
Gmail / Google Workspace
Key Statistics
5, 200, 150, 0
Interpretation Skills
- Consecutive Interpretation
- Medical & Clinical
- Legal & Asylum
- Remote / OPI
- Community & Field
- Document Translation
- Cultural Mediation
- Resettlement Cases
Quote
"Language is not just words — it is dignity.
When I interpret, I carry someone's truth
from one world to another. I take that
responsibility seriously, every single time."
Tools And Technology
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- Zoom
- MS Teams
- Skype
- Google Workspace
- OTranscribe
Interests
Medical & Clinical Interpretation
Language Learning & Linguistics
Teaching & Language Education
Rohingya Community Support & Advocacy
Access to Healthcare for Displaced Communities
Specializations And Working Methods
Rohingya↔English, Burmese↔English, Rohingya↔Burmese, Bangla↔English, Consecutive, remote/OPI, community, medical, legal, humanitarian field, Medical & clinical, legal & asylum, humanitarian protection, education, community outreach, In-person field, remote video/phone, clinic, legal interview, resettlement screening, UNHCR interpreter code of conduct, HIPAA-aligned confidentiality, professional neutrality
Portfolio
40 Hr Medical Interpreter Training Certificate
EF SET Certificate
Education Certificates
Resume
Personal Information
- Available: Immediate
- Title: Professional Interpreter & Language Specialist
- Date of Birth: 01 May 2002
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Myanmar
- Marital Status: Single
- Availability: Immediate