Comoé Language Services Information

Ibrahima Traore, MBA Professional Interpreter, Translator & Consultant Comoé Language Services PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Highly accomplished multilingual professional with 10+ years of experience in language interpretation, translation, and localization. Court-Certified (Arizona) in English<>French and English<>Spanish, with specialized expertise in Bambara (Jula/Dyoula). Expert in navigating complex cultural nuances across the healthcare, legal, financial, and government sectors. Combines linguistic mastery with an MBA and a 20-year background in global corporate payments and international business. CORE COMPETENCIES Modes: Simultaneous, Consecutive, and Sight Translation. Languages: English, French, Spanish, and Malinke subgroups (Bambara, Jula, Dyoula). Specializations: Legal (Immigration/Court), Conference, Healthcare, FinTech, and International Business. INTERPRETING & TRANSLATION EXPERIENCE Comoé Language Services | Phoenix, AZ Senior Interpreter & Translator | 2015 – Present Conference Interpretation: Defense & Diplomacy (Nov 2024): Provided English<>French consecutive interpretation for the US Department of Defense (DTRA) and African government representatives. Academic Residency (Feb 2024): Facilitated simultaneous interpretation between Moroccan university faculty and Arizona State University (ASU) counterparts. Legal & Judiciary Interpretation (2021 – Present): Serve as a Court-Certified English<>French, English<>Spanish, and English<>Dyoula interpreter for US Immigration Courts (EOIR), USCIS, and DHS. Bambara Linguistics Project (June 2025): Served as lead linguist to translate and localize complex documents from social media, online newsletters, and broadcast media from Bambara into English. Medical & Community Interpretation: Deliver high-accuracy interpretation in healthcare settings, ensuring cultural empathy and strict adherence to confidentiality protocols. BUSINESS & FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP FIRST CITIZENS BANK | Phoenix, AZ Client Advisor Services Manager