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Greetings! I am a professional transcriptionist, legal transcriptionist, closed captioning specialist (srt), edito/proofreader and data annotator with over 5 years of experience and 2000+ hours of transcription work across different content types. I specialize in transforming audio, video, image, and text into accurate, well-structured, and usable formats. My core expertise is in legal transcription, closed captioning (SRT), and data annotation for AI and machine learning projects. I focus on precision, consistency, confidentiality, and attention to detail, especially in complex recordings involving multiple speakers, accents, or technical/legal terminology. In addition to my core services, I also provide Swahili translation, research-based writing, SEO content writing, and academic writing support. --- ## ⭐ Core Services ### ⚖️ Legal Transcription I provide accurate legal transcription for court proceedings, hearings, depositions, and legal recordings. I understand the importance of accuracy, formatting, confidentiality, and proper handling of legal terminology. --- ### 🎧 Transcription & Closed Captioning (SRT) I deliver high-quality transcripts for interviews, podcasts, lectures, webinars, and conversational recordings. I provide clean or verbatim transcripts with speaker identification and timestamps when required. I also create and edit SRT subtitle files that are properly synchronized and easy to read. --- ### 🧠 Data Annotation (Image, Video, Text, Interactive Content) I provide accurate annotation services for AI and machine learning datasets, including image labeling, video annotation, text classification, and structured labeling for interactive environments. I ensure consistency, precision, and strict adherence to project guidelines. --- ## ✍️ Supporting Services ### 📚 Research & Writing I conduct structured research and write clear, well-organized articles, reports, blogs, and web content based on accurate information. ### 🔍 SEO Writing I create SEO-optimized content that improves readability, engagement, and online visibility. ### 🎓 Academic Writing I assist with essays, research papers, and academic formatting with clarity, structure, and proper academic standards. ### 🌍 Swahili Translation I translate content between English and Swahili while preserving meaning, tone, and natural flow. ### 📝 Editing & Proofreading I improve grammar, clarity, structure, and readability while maintaining the original voice and intent. --- ## ⭐ Why Work With Me ✔ 2000+ hours of transcription experience ✔ ⚖️ Legal transcription specialist ✔ 🎧 High accuracy in audio with accents and background noise ✔ 🧠 Strong attention to detail and consistency ✔ 🔒 Reliable, confidential, and professional handling of all projects ✔ 🤝 Focused on long-term client relationships ✔ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality mindset in every project --- ## 💰 Rate $17.50/hr --- ## 📅 Availability Available and ready to start immediately. Open to both short-term and ongoing projects.

I am a Data Annotation Specialist, Data Entry Professional, and Language Expert with 9+ years of experience delivering high-accuracy transcription, data labeling, and structured data entry for AI/ML, NLP, ASR, and computer vision projects. My work includes audio, video, text, and image annotation, speech segmentation, speaker diarization, dataset validation, and quality assurance using platforms such as Appen and Scale AI, while adhering to strict confidentiality and compliance standards. Executive & Administrative Support As an Executive Assistant, I provide reliable support through calendar coordination, inbox management, meeting preparation, live note taking, and follow-up documentation. I handle meeting minutes, summaries, action items, and document formatting using established templates to ensure clarity, consistency, and timely execution, including work involving sensitive and regulated information. Data Annotation & Structured Data Entry I work as a Data Annotation Specialist, delivering labeled and validated datasets for AI/ML, NLP, ASR, and computer vision projects. My work includes structured data entry and validation across text, audio, and video datasets, ensuring accuracy, correct formatting, timestamp alignment, speaker labeling, and full compliance with project-specific guidelines. I am experienced in entering, reviewing, and organizing large volumes of linguistic and multimedia data using tools such as Appen, Scale AI, Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, and Excel, with a strong focus on quality assurance, data integrity, and audit-ready outputs. Transcription, Subtitling & Medico-Legal Language Services With a strong background in transcription, subtitling, and translation, I convert complex audio and video content into accurate, well-structured text. I handle medico-legal and medical-related transcription involving sensitive information, applying HIPAA-compliant workflows to ensure secure data handling and confidentiality. My transcription work follows AAERT-aligned best practices and client-defined (CDS) formatting guidelines, with careful attention to terminology accuracy, speaker identification, readability, and professional presentation. I specialize in time-coded captions, SDH formatting, meeting documentation, and language quality checks supporting media, corporate, legal, medical, and AI training workflows. Core Skills; • Executive Assistance (Calendar Management, Email, Meeting Minutes, Live Note Taking) • Data Entry & Data Validation (Text, Audio, Video, Structured Datasets) • Data Annotation (AI/ML, NLP, ASR, Computer Vision) • Speech Segmentation & Speaker Diarization • Transcription & Subtitling (Time-Coded, Media, Corporate & Academic Content) • Medico-Legal & Medical Transcription (HIPAA-Compliant Workflows) • Legal & Medical Terminology Accuracy • AAERT-Aligned Transcription Standards & Client-Defined (CDS) Formatting Guidelines • Translation & Localization (English ↔ Swahili) • Quality Assurance, Formatting & Confidential Data Handling I work best in environments where accuracy, structure, and trust are non-negotiable. Whether supporting executive operations, delivering regulated medico-legal transcription, or entering and validating AI training datasets, I provide clean, compliant, and dependable results that teams can rely on.

"The quality of David's work is exceptional, and he finishes large projects in record time. Despite our vastly different time zones, I never had to wait for a response. I highly recommend him!" - Ryan "This is the second job David has completed for us and I'm very happy with the results. He completed the work professionally and promptly to a high standard. Communication was excellent and the changes that I requested were turned around quickly. Happy client!" - Glen Whether you're looking to pass across a message with video, have your course edited, I'm here to work with you. Here's what I do: - I create courses/videos from pre-existing Camtasia recordings - Website Walkthroughs, Screen Recordings and software demos - Synchronize PowerPoint files to audio - Edit pre-existing Camtasia recordings. Subtitling and Captioning: If your videos require subtitles/captions, I can help you with that. I create perfectly synchronized captions and subtitles for your videos helping you pass your message across. Other than creating subtitles from scratch or a transcript, I also burn-in/permanently add subtitles to your videos for social media or any other platform that you need them to be available. I'm comfortable with the following formats: - SRT - VTT - TTML Video Slideshows: A photo and video slideshow should evoke an emotion, bring back a memory and captivate you and your audience. I specialize in creating slideshows that tick all those boxes and whether you want an engagement, wedding birthday, anniversary, vacation/safari or memorial slideshow, I can help you with that. Podcasting and Audio Editing Launching a new podcast or need a freelancer to take up tedious repetitive tasks so that you can concentrate on more important aspects of your business? Let's connect and I'm sure we'll forge a working relationship. David M.

How may I help? How would you like your final deliverable file to be? Would you like it in Google Docs or Word? Do you have another platform where we'll be getting the work done? I am flexible and adaptive to meet your project's requirements, making it a success. I am your go-to-guy for matters dealing with English Transcription & Proofreading, Swahili Translation, and SrT (Subtitles) creations and reviewing, just to mention a few. Here's why; I specialize in; 》English Transcription of audio, video, meetings, interviews, podcasts, YouTube videos, songs, legal proceedings, and other highly confidential materials, maintaining the highest amount of discretion while working on the confidential files. 》Proofreading and editing documents, articles, AI-generated transcripts, Swahili translated materials for accuracy checking, etcetera. 》Swahili Translation and Proofreading, either from English to Swahili or vice versa. 》Making of subtitles and SRT Files for both English and Swahili Languages, as well as other local languages. 》Reviewing, editing, and ensuring accurate timecodes for SRT/ Subtitles Files, either human-generated or machine-generated. 》Making of Flashcards I love what I do, and I am always dedicated to everything I put my hands on, assuring high quality and accurate work. What you'll get as a result of our collaboration; -Fast work turnaround without compromising on quality. -An efficient worker. -Total 100% on availability and communication, as I'd be your go-to guy. -A decisive and enthusiastic worker who would always look for ways to better your project and ideas to make it a success. -Effective communication between us 24/7. -Lastly, you'll get value for your Money 100%. I strive off meet clients' demands and ensure their satisfaction. Below are some of the reviews clients have left on my page after successfully collaborating on different projects. Pls don't hesitate to let me know how I can help :) Regards Philip

I am a TOP RATED Transcriber on Upwork with a good track record in creating transcripts/Srt files from audio/video. I have gained transcription/captioning/subtitling experience over the years after working for various clients from all over the world. I'm a good typist and I have a good ear for recorded audio. I also possess good grammar skills and am very fast at typing. I do transcription/captioning/subtitling in the following fields; - Medicine - Education - Law - Business - Entertainment - Religion - Sports. I transcribe all types of recorded material including, - Podcasts - Zoom calls - Webinars - Conference calls - Seminars - Lectures - YouTube videos.

I have 7 years of experience in data entry and transcription work (55wpm); making me a PERFECT FIT for such projects! I'm a quick study and would aim to satisfy the client's needs first. I majored in IT while in Business school and have always had a knack for languages. I specialize in Data Entry, Transcription, Recipe editing, Internet Research, and Writing. Here are a few things that I can do for you to help you with your business: ・All kinds of Data Entry (including PDF conversion, image-to-text entry, slideshow creation, template and spreadsheet data entry, etc.) ・Encoding software. ・Transcription; be it business meetings, legal works, podcasts, interviews, handwritten notes, academic work, and closed captioning ・Administrative and Clerical Task ・Internet Research. I am very internet savvy and my written English skills are impeccable! I have a bachelor's degree in Business Information Technology, with over 6 years of experience working in Hospitality, IT, Inventory Management, and clerical work. Tools I have used include: Android studio | Javascript | G-suite | Endnote | Express Scribe | Zoom | Slack | Outlook | Canva | ChatGPT | Veed.io | OtterAi | Descript | Subtitle edit | Adobe Premier Pro | Loom | Discord Client satisfaction IS the ultimate goal!