Srwa Mohammed baba-ali
London
Summary
Operate as culture mediator and interpreter within humanitarian sector, collaborating with diverse organizations.
Experienced interpreter fluent in Greek, Kurdish, Sorani, Kurmjani, and English, with a proven track record of reliability and professionalism. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure. Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Quick learner with a commitment to personal development and adaptability to diverse situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Interpreter
Oncall Language Services
London
06.2022 - 12.2025
- Enhanced through analysis
- Collaborated with diverse public services, including police, council, GPs, social services, and asylum seekers.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Interpreter
Oncall Language Services
06.2022 - 12.2025
- Enhanced through analysis
- Collaborated with diverse public services, including police, council, GPs, social services, and asylum seekers.
- Streamlined medical appointments for improved efficiency through accurate interpretation.
- Prepared detailed reports of interpreted sessions for reference in future consultations.
- Provided real-time interpretation services to enhance doctor-patient relationships.
McDonalds
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Customer service, food preparation, cleaning, taking orders etc
- (Norway)
McDonalds
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Customer service, food preparation, cleaning, taking orders etc
- (Norway)
Translator interpreter
Irida InterVolve Women's Centre
05.2020 - 07.2020
Translator interpreter
Irida InterVolve Women's Centre
05.2020 - 07.2020
Interpreter & Child Care (Volunteer Experience)
IHA (lntereuropean Human Association)
Thessaloniki
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Responsible for child care (leisure activities, sports, training)
- Translate from Kurdish to English and Greek to English/Greek
- (Diavata Camp, Diavata, Thessaloniki (Greece))
Interpreter & Child Care (Volunteer Experience)
IHA (lntereuropean Human Association)
Thessaloniki
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Responsible for child care (leisure activities, sports, training)
- Translate from Kurdish to English and Greek to English/Greek
- (Diavata Camp, Diavata, Thessaloniki (Greece))
Interpreter (Volunteer Experience)
Medecins du Monde
Thessaloniki
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Translate from Greek to Kurdish and English to Greek
- Made sure all information was kept confidential and accurate
- Interpret for medical cases
- Help patients ease their anxiety and feel more comfortable
- (Greece, Thessaloniki, Albatros, Arsis)
- Fostered cultural understanding by delivering professional tour guide interpretations to foreign visitors.
- Facilitated international business meetings for effective cross-cultural understanding.
Interpreter (Volunteer Experience)
Medecins du Monde
Thessaloniki
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Translate from Greek to Kurdish and English to Greek
- Made sure all information was kept confidential and accurate
- Interpret for medical cases
- Help patients ease their anxiety and feel more comfortable
- (Greece, Thessaloniki, Albatros, Arsis)
Interpreter Cultural Mediator
IOM UN
07.2020 - 12.2025
- Objective: Work in the field as culture mediator/interpreter with humanitarian sector as a professional work with different organisations
- Training about how to be safe
- Training about ethic and conduct
- Training about I know gender
- Working with the psychologist and lawyer protection and FC
- Assist with translation and culture mediation, during the individual support to the cases/ protection expert
- Establish the first contact with the beneficiaries and build an open relationship of respect and trust with them
- Maintain professional confidentiality
- Perform other duties as required for the successful implementation of the project
- Delivered clear communication by accurately translating complex technical documents.
- Ensured patient comprehension by providing medical interpretation in a healthcare setting.
- Aided social workers in communicating with non-English speaking clients; improved service delivery.
Interpreter Cultural Mediator
IOM
07.2020 - 12.2025
- Objective: Work in the field as culture mediator/interpreter with humanitarian sector as a professional work with different organisations
- Training about how to be safe
- Training about ethic and conduct
- Training about I know gender
- Working with the psychologist and lawyer protection and FC
- Assist with translation and culture mediation, during the individual support to the cases/ protection expert
- Establish the first contact with the beneficiaries and build an open relationship of respect and trust with them
- Maintain professional confidentiality
- Perform other duties as required for the successful implementation of the project
Artist (Volunteer Experience)
Thessaloniki
03.2019 - 12.2025
- Focal point to create wall paintings and/or artworks
- Responsible for the selection of drawings and paint colours
- Coordinate with the people in charge while creating the works of art
- Wall painting for Irida Women's Centre
- Activist in camp Serres painting and preoccupation with women from the camp
Artist (Volunteer Experience)
Thessaloniki
03.2019 - 12.2025
- Focal point to create wall paintings and/or artworks
- Responsible for the selection of drawings and paint colours
- Coordinate with the people in charge while creating the works of art
- Wall painting for Irida Women's Centre
- Activist in camp Serres painting and preoccupation with women from the camp
Education
NVQ Level 1 -
• Functional Skills English – Level 1 (Completed) • Functi
09.2024
Certificate of Higher Education -
Be safe, Ethic and conduct at iom, I know gender 1 2 3.
Thessaloniki 09.2023
Carer
Blackburn 03.2024
GCSEs - English, Maths
London Walthamstow college
London 09.2023 - 12.2025
Secondary Education Certificate - undefined
Ksirokrini High School
Thessaloniki, Greece 09.2017 - 6 2020
Certificate of Completion - 1st Olive WP Programme
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, GreeceMembership - undefined
Irida Multicultural Women's Centre lnterVolve
Thessaloniki, Greece 07.2018 - 9 2018
Skills
- Carer – Provided care and support for elderly clients, taking responsibility for their daily needs and managing tasks independently
- Sign language proficiency
- Legal interpretation
- Medical interpretation
- Public speaking confidence
- Interpreter certification
- Fluency in multiple languages
- Video remote interpreting
- Patience and tolerance
- Canvas preparation
- Customer Service
- Social media marketing
- Acrylic Painting
- Exhibitions
- Experience with special needs
- Child psychology basics
- Creativity in teaching
Languages
Kurdish Sorani
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
Kurdish kurmanji
Upper intermediate (B2)
Persian
Intermediate (B1)
Greek
Intermediate (B1)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
GCSEs - English, Maths
London Walthamstow college
09.2023 - 12.2025
Interpreter
Oncall Language Services
06.2022 - 12.2025
Interpreter
Oncall Language Services
06.2022 - 12.2025
McDonalds
09.2021 - 06.2022
McDonalds
09.2021 - 06.2022
Interpreter Cultural Mediator
IOM UN
07.2020 - 12.2025
Interpreter Cultural Mediator
IOM
07.2020 - 12.2025
Translator interpreter
Irida InterVolve Women's Centre
05.2020 - 07.2020
Translator interpreter
Irida InterVolve Women's Centre
05.2020 - 07.2020
Interpreter & Child Care (Volunteer Experience)
IHA (lntereuropean Human Association)
10.2019 - 08.2020
Interpreter & Child Care (Volunteer Experience)
IHA (lntereuropean Human Association)
10.2019 - 08.2020
Interpreter (Volunteer Experience)
Medecins du Monde
05.2019 - 05.2020
Interpreter (Volunteer Experience)
Medecins du Monde
05.2019 - 05.2020
Artist (Volunteer Experience)
03.2019 - 12.2025
Artist (Volunteer Experience)
03.2019 - 12.2025
Membership - undefined
Irida Multicultural Women's Centre lnterVolve
07.2018 - 9 2018
Secondary Education Certificate - undefined
Ksirokrini High School
09.2017 - 6 2020
NVQ Level 1 -
• Functional Skills English – Level 1 (Completed) • Functi
Certificate of Higher Education -
Be safe, Ethic and conduct at iom, I know gender 1 2 3.
Carer
Certificate of Completion - 1st Olive WP Programme
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki