Dahir Hashi
Somali Language Specialist | AI Data & Freelance Professional
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About
Native Somali language specialist with 6+ years of online tutoring and international communication experience, including instruction for U.S. Air Force personnel. Strong professional interest in AI data work, including data annotation, data labeling, data entry, data evaluation and AI training.
Since 2019, actively engaged in online freelancing and learning about AI/data workflows through Upwork and Fiverr. Detail-oriented, comfortable following detailed guidelines, reviewing information manually, and checking work step by step for accuracy.
Experience
Administrative Assistant / Information Management Assistant at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) (2016-01 – 2022-12)
- Managed, organized, updated and analyzed operational data and information systems, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and timely completion.
- Served as a data-entry focal point; updated databases, reports and records and checked information for completeness and correctness.
- Collected information and reports into databases, maintained user access and performed regular data and account clean-up.
- Created and maintained databases and supported data-collection processes; translated information between Somali and English when required.
- Used Excel, SPSS, STATA, GIS and related tools for data review, analysis and reporting.
- Trained and supported users on information-management systems and digital collaboration tools.
Somali Language Online Tutor at iTalki (2020-01 – Present)
- Teach Somali to international learners through one-to-one online lessons, adapting explanations to different levels and learning needs.
- Provide accurate guidance on Somali vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, natural expressions and cultural context.
- Manage online scheduling, communication, lesson preparation and learner feedback independently.
Native Somali Language Instructor at U.S. Air Force (2022-06 – 2022-09)
- Provided Somali language instruction to U.S. Air Force personnel, including practical language, pronunciation and cultural context.
- Explained Somali accurately and clearly for learners from a different linguistic and cultural background.
Somali Language Online Tutor at Visionary Learning School (2021-01 – 2022-12)
Somali Language Online Tutor at Somali Hub (2021-01 – 2022-12)
Independent Online Freelancer at Upwork & Fiverr (2019-01 – Present)
- Strong interest in AI data annotation, data labeling, data entry, data evaluation and AI training, with ongoing self-directed learning in these areas.
- Preparing to build freelance work in AI/data services through Upwork and Fiverr; regularly follow developments in AI, data workflows and annotation practices.
- Enjoy AI/data-related tasks involving structured information, careful review, consistency and attention to detail.
- Use AI tools as productivity aids while manually reviewing outputs, checking details step by step and verifying final results.
- Comfortable learning new platforms, task instructions, quality standards and digital workflows.
Education
MBA – Amity University
B.A. in Business Administration – SIMAD University (2009-01 – 2013-12)
CEFR English Certificate – Lingoda College GmbH (2019-01 – 2020-12)
