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.
Subtitles
General Transcription
Video Transcription
Business Transcription
Audio Transcription
Closed Captioning
Transcription Timestamping
Meeting Notes
US English Dialect
Virtual Assistance
Editing & Proofreading
Verbatim Transcription
Medical Transcription
Data Entry
Legal Transcription
Swahili
Lead Generation
Quality Assurance
Document Formatting
CRM Automation
Virginia M.
Nairobi, Kenya
$15/hr
5.0
259 jobs
Hello,
I'm Virginia — a professional English-Swahili translator, editor, subtitler, and Virtual Assistant, passionate about clear communication and high-quality content.
I hold a degree in Environmental Science and have spent the past nine years delivering accurate translation, skilled editing, transcription, subtitling, and content support services.
Working between English (UK/US) and Swahili, I help businesses, researchers, and organizations bridge language gaps with natural, culturally accurate translations and polished documents.
My translation work spans medical, pharmaceutical, financial, legal, marketing, and environmental sectors, ensuring technical accuracy and culturally appropriate messaging. I've worked with several companies, including, IQVIA, CLINIGMA, RefugePoint and many others.
My writing and editing experience focuses on climate ventures and sustainability topics, producing articles and reports that are clear, engaging, and professionally polished.
I also offer professional subtitling services for documentaries, podcasts, and interviews, creating accurate, well-timed captions that make your content accessible to wider audiences.
To give you an idea of what I do, here are some of my recent projects:
Areas covered in transcription:
General business meetings
Academic interviews
Legal proceedings
Medical research
Zoom meetings and conferences
Focus group interviews
Typing handwritten legal documents and journals (EN)
Translation
- SWA to ENG transcription of market research studies in the medical field
- ES-ITA translation of market research interviews
- translation and proofreading of the web catalogue (EN-SWA)
- translation of medical websites (EN-SWA)
- translation and proofreading of social media texts and website (EN-SWA)
- translation of a company's Articles of Association (IT-EN)
- translation of a company's end of year accounts (SWA-EN)
- translation of a series of trust documents (EN-SWA)
Editing, Rewriting, and Proofreading (specializing in climate and sustainability content)
Subtitling (for documentaries, podcasts, interviews)
Virtual Assistance — document management, content editing, research, and administrative support
Each project receives my full attention, linguistic expertise, and commitment to delivering flawless, audience-ready results. Whether you need natural-sounding translations, sharp, impactful articles, professional subtitles, or reliable VA support, I'm here to help.
Let’s work together to bring clarity and quality to your projects.
Samples of my work are available on request.
Looking forward to working with you!
Transcription Timestamping
General Transcription
English
Legal Transcription
Medical Transcription
Midland American English Accent
English to Swahili Translation
Microsoft Word
Swahili to English Translation
Musical Transcription
Amazon Transcribe
Article Writing
Typing
Content Writing
Said Ibrahim A.
Nairobi, Kenya
$5/hr
5.0
11 jobs
Professional Somali–English Translator, Interpreter, Transcriptionist, and Localization Specialist with extensive experience supporting NGOs, research organizations, businesses, and digital platforms.
Clients consistently value my professionalism, responsiveness, clear communication, and ability to deliver high-quality work on time. I have successfully supported projects involving translation, transcription, interpretation, localization, voice recording, content development, and multilingual communication across humanitarian, research, education, and business sectors.
My goal is to help organizations and individuals communicate accurately and effectively across languages and cultures while maintaining the highest standards of quality and confidentiality.
Services I provide:
• Somali ↔ English Translation
• Interpretation (Remote & On-site)
• Audio & Video Transcription
• Subtitling & Captioning
• Proofreading & Editing
• Localization
• Voice Recording & Voice-Over
• Content Writing & Data Annotation
If you're looking for a reliable language professional who delivers accurate work, communicates clearly, and meets deadlines consistently, I would be pleased to support your project.
Audio Transcription
Data Entry
Video Transcription
Editing & Proofreading
Somali to English Translation
Sadia N.
Nairobi, Kenya
$15/hr
5.0
8 jobs
I am a dedicated Virtual Assistant, Data Entry Specialist, and Professional Somali-English-Swahili Translator committed to helping businesses and individuals achieve their goals through accurate, reliable, and efficient support.
With excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to meeting deadlines, I ensure every project is completed to the highest standard. Whether you need administrative assistance, accurate data entry, or high-quality translation services, I am ready to deliver results you can trust.
My Services:
* Virtual Assistance
* Data Entry (Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Microsoft Word)
* Web Research & Internet Research
* Email & Calendar Management
* PDF Conversion & File Organization
* English ↔ Somali Translation
* English ↔ Swahili Translation
* Somali ↔ Swahili Translation
* Transcription & Subtitling
* Customer Support
Why Choose Me?
✔ 100% Accuracy and Attention to Detail
✔ Fast Turnaround Time
✔ Professional Communication
✔ Confidential Handling of Your Information
✔ Reliable and On-Time Delivery
✔ Client Satisfaction is My Priority
I am always ready to help you complete your project efficiently and professionally. Let’s work together to achieve your goals!
English to Somali Translation
Swahili to English Translation
C++
Data Engineering
Microsoft Excel
Transcript
Administrative Support
Saada J.
Nairobi, Kenya
$7/hr
4.5
19 jobs
I help people clean up their words and audio so everything sounds clear, natural, and professional.
I’ve worked with podcasts, interviews, websites, and reports — making sure the transcription is accurate, the translation makes sense, and the text is polished. I also do light audio editing like cutting out noise or trimming long pauses, so your content is ready to go.
Services I offer:
Transcription (with speaker labels + timestamps)
English ↔ [Your Language] translation
Proofreading + grammar cleanup
Audio trimming, clarity boosts, noise removal
Subtitling and captions
I’m reliable, detail-oriented, and easy to work with. If you need someone to make your audio and words sound their best, I’ve got you.
Just send a message and let’s get started.
Video Transcription
Transcription Timestamping
General Transcription
Academic Transcription
Swahili
English
Document Translation
Academic Translation
Business Translation
Translation & Localization Software
Editing & Proofreading
English to Swahili Translation
English Tutoring
David M.
Karuri, Kenya
$20/hr
5.0
286 jobs
"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.
Subtitles
Screencasting Video
Adobe Premiere Pro
Video Editing
Caption
Microsoft PowerPoint
Camtasia
Adobe Audition
Elearning
Sony Vegas
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