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Damary M.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

$12/hr
5.0
1 jobs

About Me I am Damary Mafuru, a Virtual Assistant and Data Entry Specialist helping entrepreneurs, small businesses, and teams stay organized, accurate, and on time. As a native Swahili speaker with experience in translation, transcription, tutoring, and AI language work, I combine strong admin support with deep language and cultural expertise. Whether you need your inbox under control, your data cleaned and structured, or your content adapted for Swahili‑speaking audiences, I bring reliability, attention to detail, and a warm, professional communication style. Virtual Assistant & Data Entry (Core Services): ▪︎ Data entry in Excel and Google Sheets (clean, structured, and error‑free) Internet research and information gathering ▪︎ Email and calendar management Scheduling and coordination of meetings and tasks ▪︎ Document preparation, formatting, and proofreading File and folder organization in cloud tools (e.g., Google Drive) Swahili Language & AI Services (Bonus Skills): ▪︎ English ↔ Swahili translation ▪︎ Swahili transcription (audio and video)Swahili tutoring for beginners, professionals, and developers ▪︎ Localization for apps, websites, and digital tools targeting Swahili speakers ▪︎ Swahili dataset creation (dialogues, vocabulary, grammar examples) ▪︎ Evaluation and refinement of AI outputs for accuracy, tone, and cultural relevance Prompt creation and testing for Swahili and multilingual AI use cases Graphic Design Support ▪︎ Simple logos and brand elements ▪︎ Social media graphics ▪︎ Basic layouts for digital content and presentations These design skills helps me to keep a consistent, professional visual presence alongside your admin and language needs. Why Clients Like Working With Me: ▪︎ Native Swahili speaker with strong ▪︎ English and deep cultural understanding ▪︎ Strong Virtual Assistant & Data Entry skills with a focus on organization and accuracy ▪︎ Skilled translator, transcriber, and Swahili tutor ▪︎ Experienced in AI dataset creation and evaluation for Swahili ▪︎ Creative eye for simple, impactful visuals ▪︎ Reliable, detail‑oriented, and committed to meeting deadlines ▪︎ Warm, professional, and collaborative communicator If you need a dependable Virtual Assistant & Data Entry Specialist who also offers Swahili language and AI support, I’d be happy to support your next project.

  • Personal Administration
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Social Customer Service
  • Translation
  • AI Model Training
  • Google Docs
  • Canva
  • Calendar Management
  • Meeting Scheduling
  • Meeting Notes
  • Swahili to English Translation
  • English to Swahili Translation
  • Appointment Setting
  • Executive Support
  • Email Management
  • HubSpot
Goodluck G.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

$25/hr
5.0
34 jobs

Hi, I'm a native Swahili speaker with a degree in Computer Engineering and IT from the University of Dar es Salaam. I have worked as a translator for over nine years translating a wide range of projects from religious writings, poems, songs, blog posts, game contents, website content, video subtitles etc.

  • Swahili
  • English
  • Adobe Audition
  • Audacity
  • Animation
  • Voice-Over
  • Illustration
  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe Flash
  • English to Swahili Translation
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Subtitles
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Aegisub
vedan R.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

$15/hr
4.9
67 jobs

I am a reliable, self-directed, and multi-skilled translator, transcriber, subtitle editor, and interpreter with a proven ability to translate and interpret written documents and spoken words from a source document to a target language. Competent in Swahili (mother tongue level), English (professional level), and Tanzanian sign language (essential). I am a quick learner who can communicate clearly and effectively with people from all social and professional backgrounds. Flexible in adapting to challenges when they arise while remaining aware of professional roles and boundaries. I have nearly five years of experience in translation, transcribing, interpreting, and proofreading.

  • Swahili
  • English
  • Translation
  • Proofreading
  • Subtitles
  • Audio Recording
  • General Transcription
  • Market Research
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • Swahili to English Translation
  • Language Interpretation
  • English to Swahili Translation
Emilia A.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

$10/hr
5.0
130 jobs

Hi! I'm Emilia, a native Swahili and Polish speaker, fluent in English, with extensive experience in Translation, Proofreading, and Transcription of the above languages. I ensure you: ⭐️ 100% human translation, transcription, and proofreading that are accurate, natural, and tailored to your project’s requirements ⭐️ Respect for deadlines — always! ⭐️ Clear and friendly communication to ensure the final result matches your vision I work in different time zones, adjusting my schedule to the client's needs. I can’t wait to work with you!🤩

  • Swahili
  • English
  • Proofreading
  • Polish
  • Translation
  • Transcription Timestamping
  • Subtitles
  • General Transcription
  • Legal Translation
  • Polish to English Translation
  • Swahili to English Translation
  • English to Swahili Translation
  • English to Polish Translation
  • SRT
  • Copy Editing
Eva M.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

$15/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I’m a native speaker of both Swahili and English with excellent tutoring skills, detail oriented and independent. I’ve more than two years experience in translation, transcription, Swahili tutoring and voice-over. Expert in; -CAT tools such as Trados studio (SDL Trados) • Swahili tutoring. •Microsoft office and excel •Window voice recorder and Reaper software for sound recording. My priority is on time delivery of highest work quality to ensure client’s satisfaction, helping you succeed and bringing value to your business.

  • Swahili
  • General Transcription
  • Accuracy Verification
  • Data Entry
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Testimonial Video
  • Translation
  • Data Annotation
  • SDL Trados
  • Tutoring
Jonase K.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

$17/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I have an experience of more than 4 years at translating texts from Swahili to English and English to Swahili at the highest proficiency. I am fluent at both languages and can speak, read, write and understand both of them natively.

  • Translation
  • Email Communication
  • Proofreading
  • Documentation
  • Data Entry
  • General Transcription
  • Microsoft Office
  • Creative Writing
  • Microsoft Excel
  • WordPress Installation
  • WordPress Optimization
  • English to Swahili Translation

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