AMINU YAU IBRAHIM
Derby,Derbyshire
Summary
A dedicated and passionate interpreter with six years of experience with a strong commitment to making positive impact in the community. Proficient in Hausa and English and excel in breaking down language barriers and facilitating effective communication in different settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of Department (Hausa Desk)
Legit.ng
Lagos, Nigeria
2023.04 - 2024.02
- Championed adherence to operational best practices and company policies.
- Sought out primary sources and conducted original interviews.
- Produced well-written and accurate stories to deadlines.
- Pitched and proposed story ideas to editorial teams for consideration and approval.
- Travelled to events, carrying out on-the-ground reporting.
- Authored compelling articles for publication in print and online media platforms.
- Researched topics thoroughly for comprehensive, informed reporting.
- Utilised social media platforms to disseminate news stories and engage with audience.
- Conducted fact-checking and verification processes to uphold journalistic integrity.
- Collaborated with photographers to enhance visual elements of news stories.
- Contributed to editorial meetings, offering insights and suggestions for story development.
- Investigated and reported on current events, delivering timely and accurate news stories.
- Collaborated with editorial teams to meet tight deadlines and publishing schedules.
- Adapted writing style to suit different media formats, including broadcast scripts and online articles.
- Maintained relationships with sources to facilitate ongoing access to information.
- Covered live events, providing real-time reporting and updates.
- Interviewed key figures to gather insights and perspectives for news coverage.
- Edited and proofread written content to maintain high editorial standards.
- Addressed feedback from editors and implemented revisions to improve story quality.
- Partnered with production staff on final proofing to facilitate smooth and timely printing.
- Crafted compelling pieces for online publication, coordinating images and layout for optimised presentation.
- Researched issues and checked facts, maintaining high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Developed high-level knowledge of digital journalism to give comprehensive coverage for readers.
- Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
- Conveyed specific views with well-articulated articles to generate interest or change narratives.
- Investigated stories in detail, sorting through extensive records to locate key information.
- Organised material, determined area of emphasis and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Followed through on beat sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.
- Connected with key public figures in business and politics to enrich stories with unique details and insights.
- Conducted research on assigned topics, generating comprehensive, factual content.
- Verified grammar and quality of completed works against editorial standards and made adjustments.
- Interviewed individuals to compile and verify important information.
- Commented on current affairs and key news to give audience insight into potential impacts.
- Adhered to established guidelines for consistency across stories and platforms.
- Covered current events and breaking news stories.
Senior Hausa Translator and Writer
Legit.ng
Lagos, Nigeria
2017.08 - 2023.03
- Provided writing team with tools to improve efficiency and accuracy, including constructive feedback and templates.
- Tailored content to priorities and preferences of target reader group demographic.
- Stayed abreast of leading practices and developments in content generation, including AI software.
- Monitored analytics to understand how readers engage with written content and identify gold standards to aim for.
- Fact-checked content to prevent publication of false information.
- Revised awkward phrasing to improve readability.
- Researched industry-specific terminology to enhance translation accuracy.
- Engaged in continuous professional development, staying current with language trends.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to adapt promotional materials for international markets, expanding brand reach.
- Conducted real-time interpretation during meetings and presentations for accurate, effective communication.
- Adapted communication styles to align with cultural nuances, enhancing message resonance.
- Adapted translation style based on intended audience to optimise message comprehension.
- Assessed linguistic quality to refine translated materials for excellence.
- Specialised in medical translation, delivering precise and contextually relevant content.
- Delivered high-quality translation and interpretation services from Hausa to English and vice-versa, supporting clients across multiple industries.
Hausa Translator/Teacher
Government Day Junior Secondary School
Dutse, Jigawa
2016.04 - 2017.04
- Preserved confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in field.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Designed innovative teaching techniques that earned positive feedback from school management.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experiences.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Proofread and edited translated materials to maintain language quality and consistency.
- Specialised in Hausa translation, upholding industry standards and best practices.
- Transcribed audio recording for accurate, accessible documentation.
- Assessed linguistic quality to refine translated materials for excellence.
- Engaged in continuous professional development, staying current with language trends.
- Translated written documents accurately and with linguistic precision.
- Researched industry-specific terminology to enhance translation accuracy.
- Collaborated with content creators to preserve meanings and emotions in translations.
- Collaborated with diverse teams to bridge language barriers, fostering inclusivity.
- Conducted real-time interpretation during meetings and presentations for accurate, effective communication.
Education
Master of Science - Big Data Analytics
University of Derby
Derby 2024.01 -
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Ahmadu Bello University
Nigeria 2009.12 - 2015.12
GCSEs - GCSEs
Govt Sec. Sch. Chindit Barracks
Nigeria 2000.06 - 2006.06
Skills
- Advanced linguistic knowledge
- Communication skills (written & verbal)
- Multilingual
- Team player
- Organized
- Problem solver
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Adaptable
- Self-motivated
Certification
- Certificate of Completion, 2023
- Certificate of Merit, 2016
- Certificate of Attendance, 2014
- Certificate of Participation, 2003
Custom
Available on request
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hausa
Proficient (C2)
Accomplishments
Best Hausa Editor (Writer/Translator) Legit.ng Hausa 2020
Timeline
Master of Science - Big Data Analytics
University of Derby
2024.01 -
Head of Department (Hausa Desk)
Legit.ng
2023.04 - 2024.02
Senior Hausa Translator and Writer
Legit.ng
2017.08 - 2023.03
Hausa Translator/Teacher
Government Day Junior Secondary School
2016.04 - 2017.04
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Ahmadu Bello University
2009.12 - 2015.12
GCSEs - GCSEs
Govt Sec. Sch. Chindit Barracks
2000.06 - 2006.06