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Kai D.

Salinas, California

$11/hr
5.0
10 jobs

●By day I support teens in the foster care system by motivating them academically, providing social and emotional learning, and teaching independent living skills. ●I've taken several speech classes and have presented research in front of a group of 50+ people, so I am very comfortable speaking/recording in the English language ●My background in social work and degree in psychology help me to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. ●As a former office manager, I'm an avid typist, and average a whopping speed of 120+wpm. ●I'm adept at proofreading and can work with you to edit your writing, whether it's for a class, a work presentation, or just for fun. ●I've written short stories, research papers upwards of 20 pages, blog posts, etc..., and thoroughly enjoy collaborating on writing projects with others.

  • General Transcription
  • Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • Essay Writing
  • Academic Transcription
  • Legal Transcription
  • English Tutoring
  • Product Review
  • Voice Recording
  • Data Entry
Saba H.

San Francisco, California

$19/hr
4.3
24 jobs

✅TOP RATED PLUS TRANSLATOR ✅ Translating has always been my passion -- and if it's not exactly your thing, I'm here to help! I guarantee you will be satisfied with my work! I am experienced in: ✅ Translating and transcribing English, Amharic and Tigrinya projects. ✅ Amharic and Tigrinya to English (and vice versa) translation ✅ Proofreading and editing translated documents ✅ Live interpretation ✅ Audio recording ✅ Voice over I am also a highly skilled and experienced translator with a passion for language and communication. With fluency in multiple languages and a deep understanding of cultural nuances, I am dedicated to providing accurate and effective translations that capture the essence of the original text. I am a professional translator and transcriber, providing services for the past 9+ years. I have multiple experiences with transcription software and also proofreading and correcting AI-transcribed texts. So if you're looking for a skilled and dedicated translator, look no further than me. Let's work together to achieve your goals and ensure that your message is conveyed accurately and effectively across language barriers. Let's talk! :)

  • General Transcription
  • Translation
  • Amharic
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Live Interpretation
  • Business Consulting
  • Academic Translation
  • Academic Writing
  • Tutorial
  • AI Content Editing
  • Editorial Writing
  • Writing
  • English Tutoring
  • Academic Proofreading
Erika Mari E.

Temecula, California

$40/hr
5.0
66 jobs

Hi! I’m a detail-oriented and disciplined professional transitioning from a successful career in medical and general transcription to the world of software development. With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Cal State Long Beach and hands-on experience in JavaScript, React, Node.js, Python, and SQL, I’m looking to apply my strong analytical and problem-solving skills to real-world projects. My background in transcription taught me the value of accuracy, speed, and meeting tight deadlines — all of which I now apply to debugging code, writing clean logic, and delivering reliable web applications. 💻 Skills & Tools: -JavaScript (ES6+), React, Node.js -Python, Flask -HTML, CSS, Bootstrap -PostgreSQL, Supabase, Firebase -REST APIs -Building full-stack projects ✅ What I Can Help You With: -Building or maintaining web applications -Frontend UI fixes or feature additions -API integrations or bug fixes -Code cleanup or optimization -Entry-level development support I may be early in my tech career, but I bring with me years of work ethic, communication skills, and the ability to learn quickly. Let’s build something great together! Data Entry and Transcriptionist profile: I have over five years of experience in medical and general transcription. I have transcribed dictations from Sydney Cardiology, Prince of Wales Hospital and Western Health (Sunshine and Footscray Hospital) regarding patient visits. Being here in Upwork allows me to make full use of my skills and work on my listening aptitude in a way that can maximize my potential.

  • General Transcription
  • Medical Transcription
  • Data Entry
Lauren N.

La Mesa, California

$37/hr
5.0
35 jobs

As a skilled writer, I craft concise work to suit your specific audience, voicing, etc. As an proficient editor, I streamline your written work. Without losing your individual voice, I eliminate grammatical errors, passive voice, etc. As an accurate transcriptionist, I pay minute attention to detail and would never let your final transcript contain an embarrassing error like ‘John Deer’ or ‘In and Out Burger.' As a professional musician, my ears are sure to pick up those murmurs, whispers, and muffled responses that leave other transcriptionists baffled. Thank you for your time and attention; I look forward to working with you.

  • English
  • General Transcription
  • Academic Editing
  • SEO Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Content Writing
Janee T.

Los Angeles, California

$35/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I started my career copyediting legal books at West Group/Westlaw as an Editorial Assistant. I have also edited self-published books as well as movie and television scripts. I have transcribed medical records in a doctor's office. Currently, I have worked on AI Data Sets for Voiceovers, as well as voiceovers for characters on TV shows and narrating documentaries.

  • Proofreading
  • Copy Editing
  • Writing
  • Voice-Over
  • Voice Acting
  • Acting
Rachel D.

Fremont, California

$18/hr
5.0
32 jobs

I am a native-English speaker with a 5-year background on data entry, as well as operational and financial transcription for Castle Chess. The role has greatly refined my skills with time management, along with editing and proofreading the spoken word into cohesive lots of easy-to-read information. I would be an asset to any lengthy project that needs a rapid turnaround time, and also any simple quick task. One-time projects and long-term projects both welcomed!

  • Audio Transcription
  • Video Transcription
  • Verbatim Transcription
  • English
  • Typing
  • Podcast Transcription

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