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I am an established mixed methods researcher with a PhD in Public Health and an MPH (Master of Public Health) in Epidemiology, and have 12+ years of experience in clinical and public health research. I have considerable experience across all stages of the research lifecycle, from planning studies and writing protocols to analysis and dissemination of results, and have published 70 peer-reviewed publications (16 first-authored) to date. I have ample experience supporting postgraduate students, having supervised 8 MPH students through graduation and assisting PhD students with proofreading and formatting their dissertations prior to submission. I also have strong data management and analysis skills, having worked as a data analyst for both academic and non-profit clients. I am passionate about leveraging data and research to improve lives, and approach my work with a focus on methodological rigor, ethical principles, and collaboration.

PhD researcher graduated with two master's Degrees. - 10 years experience in localization Translation examples :French, English, and Arabic (Experience with UN, international organisations, businesses, Clinics, and Municipalities) - Experience in translation for IT, Profiles, Guides, Applications, scenarios, contents, social media, CV and courses, Coding, emails, courses, audio, videos, Canva, Figma. - 4 years experience in transcription and translation of audio and video recordings. Extra skills related to research - Qualitative Data Analysis through software -A SWOT analysis - Writing references and Citations - Research online - Writing survey questions -Data Entry -EPR registration Europe -VAT registration Europe - Proposal for organization -Excel - CRM -Chat GPT expert - Affirmative Asylum in USA - Online search - Update regulation, Guides, tax, - Investigate about social media profiles -collect information -search for jobs in Upwork -Find you condidates for jobs - Manages platforms like property online - Team for more than natif 50 languages - creation of content SEO -Data entry and transcription text - Update news and translate - Gathering information - VAT and EPR in EU - Open company UK, EU, USA

I have consulted as an academic writer, editor, researcher and instructional designer for the past 18 years, with clients in 15 countries. EDITING. I have edited dozens of doctoral theses and journal articles and several manuscripts for scholarly books. I work closely with publisher requirements and ensure style specifications (e.g. APA 7th Edition) are met. I work on both substantive and technical levels as I edit. I'm experienced with the major style guides. I'm adept at working with translated and second language English texts. WRITING. I've written 9 substantial research reports and a variety of other documents. I've written several funding proposals. RESEARCH. I have designed and led 10 substantial research projects. My expertise is in qualitative research on social science topics. INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN. I have designed 10 modules for degree programs (including assessment activities) and reviewed and improved others. Sample testimonials from past clients. Bobbie has given me valuable editing input on several of my books over the past ten years, including academic and creative publications. She handles academic, technical, and creative projects with equal skill and can undertake rewrites that dramatically improve texts. Her editing has a distinctive style – she is able to pay close attention to details but also able to work on a macro level with the shape of the work overall. Of note is her ability to find extra typos and mistakes once the final preprint has been approved by publishers and their editors. She is highly committed. I do not know of another editor who has the skill set she has. Bobbie has also done doctoral editing work for me and colleagues over the last six years, all of which have resulted in successful graduations and very thankful students. Prof Wayne Hugo Working with Bobbie has been a privilege that exceeded my highest expectations. Her involvement in editing both my Ph.D. thesis and research articles has left an indelible mark on my academic endeavours. Bobbie’s editing of my PhD thesis was nothing short of outstanding. She meticulously checked the structure and flow of arguments throughout the entire thesis and language edited it to perfection. Her substantive expertise was invaluable, as she provided insights and perspectives that greatly enhanced the quality of my work, exceeding my expectations. Bobbie’s feedback was always clear and insightful, making it easy for me to understand areas for improvement. What truly stands out is Bobbie’s impressive track record of successfully editing and contributing to my research articles. Her editing was instrumental in the acceptance and publication of my first research article in the Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education. Her professionalism, flexibility, and responsiveness to feedback in our working relationship made the collaboration a smooth and productive one. Dr Mzwandile W Zulu Your input is vast and detailed! Thank you for your AMAZING attention to detail. Prof Betty C Mubangizi, NRF/SARChI Chair in Sustainable Rural Livelihoods, University of KwaZulu-Natal Between July 2019 and January 2023, Saide enlisted Bobbie's expertise on four occasions to design and develop course materials for the Advanced Diploma in Technical and Vocational Teaching (AD TVT). Throughout her engagement, Bobbie consistently demonstrated the highest degree of professionalism, consistently delivering polished and refined products. Bobbie's commitment to excellence, dedication, collaborative spirit, and professionalism contributed significantly to the overall success of the AD TVT project. Maryla Bialobrzeska, Senior Programme Specialist and AD TVT Project Leader, Saide I worked with Bobbie on a project developing and writing distance courses and assessments for the Bachelor of Education programme offered by SANTS. She is equally adept at conceptualizing and writing modules and is able to design exciting and stimulating activities across a number of NQF levels. She has extensive interests in education and is able to research new areas and produce high quality materials. Bobbie has written modules on topics such as Sociology of Education, Classroom Practice, School Management and Leadership and has contributed content to others (Ed Studies, Social Justice and Current Issues). She has developed challenging but fair assessments, moderated assessments and exams; and has edited numerous other modules. I have also collaborated with Bobbie on projects for the South African Institute for Distance Education. We worked together as writers of the Advanced Diploma Technical and Vocational Teaching modules, as well as on developing approaches and models for TVET. Not only did this entail editing, writing, design work, and assessments; it also meant research and constructing a whole new structure for the programme. Her skills in this regard are exceptional. Prof Wayne Hugo, School of Education, University of KwaZulu-Natal

I am an analytically strong researcher driven by curiosity about how people and data connect to create actionable insights that bring meaningful outcomes for businesses and their customers. Leveraging my Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, I have combined consumer behaviour, data analysis, and business strategy across multiple industries, including banking and FMCG. My passion for numbers led me to complete a Data Science course at the University of Cape Town, where I honed my Python programming and SQL programming skills. I specialise in both qualitative research and quantitative research, with a strong foundation in statistics and market research and market analysis. Whether you need raw datasets transformed through thorough data cleaning, accurate data entry, or powerful data visualisation and reporting. I deliver work that is precise, insightful, and business-ready. Here is what I can do for you: 1. Conduct extensive market research using both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies 2. Perform thorough data cleaning and accurate data entry on raw and messy datasets 3. Analyse data using Microsoft Excel, SQL programming, and Python programming 4. Deliver compelling data visualisation and write insightful reports backed by statistics 5. Build predictive models and support strategic data analysis and market analysis I am self-motivated, curious, and always looking for opportunities to learn and make an impact through data.

I am a curious and passionate researcher. I have achieved a master’s degree in research psychology and have 16+ (and counting) years of practical research experience. I am skilled in both quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methodologies, and can assist on any stage of a research project or independently manage a project from start to finish. Key Skills Include: Research Design (surveys / online questionnaires / discussion guides / mystery shopping walkthroughs); Research Analysis (quantitative data analysis / qualitative insights / thematic analysis); Insights Generation (creating research reports and presentations). Industry Experience Includes: Financial Services; Insurance; Telecoms; Retail; FMCG’s; Consumer Goods; Entertainment; Media; Tourism. Special interest in Customer Experience; Education; and Employment Wellness.

In my previous position as an operations manager at a startup specializing in short-term property rentals, I was responsible for overseeing every aspect of the business operations, starting from initial guest inquiries, ensuring smooth booking confirmations, and managing check-outs. My duties included handling backend reservation logistics, which involved creating housekeeping schedules, managing recruitment and training, coordinating property maintenance, listing properties, troubleshooting ISP issues, vetting potential guests, writing guest reviews, and furnishing properties. I am presently exploring opportunities as an independent contractor and am open to considering long-term projects and collaborative work relationships. Furthermore, in addition to my background in property management and short-term rentals, I possess native fluency in isiXhosa, isiZulu, and English, and I have professional experience in translation and transcription for non-governmental organizations and social research institutions. Moreover, I have collaborated closely with the African Union Observer Mission to the United Nations in New York as an advisor offering comprehensive understanding of human rights frameworks.