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Christine M.

Nairobi, Kenya

$9/hr
5.0
43 jobs

Hello, and thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Christine, and I am a dedicated professional with extensive expertise in the field of communication. As a native speaker of both English and Swahili, I possess a deep understanding of the intricacies and nuances of these languages. I offer a range of services designed to help you achieve your objectives efficiently and effectively. My skills include: ◆ Transcription: Over 5 years of experience providing high-quality transcripts that adhere to client guidelines and specifications. ◆ Translation: Fluent in English and Swahili, ensuring accurate and culturally relevant translations. ◆ Virtual Assistance: A versatile skill set to support various administrative tasks, customer experience softwares. ◆ Professional Skills: I take pride in my commitment to professionalism and excellence. My key attributes include: ✍Attention to Detail: Meticulous in delivering accurate and thorough work. ✍Effective Communication: Strong interpersonal skills that facilitate collaboration and understanding. ✍Adaptability: Flexible and responsive to the evolving needs of my clients. ✍Time Management: Efficient in managing deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards. ✍Customer Satisfaction: I am committed to revising and refining my work to meet and exceed your expectations. My portfolio spans multiple sectors, including but not limited to: ■ Legal Transcription ■ Business Transcription ■ Medical Transcription ■ Academic Transcription (Lectures) ■ General audio/video Transcription ■ Manual Transcription ■ Proofreading and Editing of Machine-Generated Transcripts ■ General Virtual Assistance ■ English-Swahili-English Translation ■ Webinars ■ Podcasts ■ Meetings ■ Coaching and Therapy Sessions ■ Document Editing, Proofreading, and Formatting ■ YouTube Video Subtitling I am eager to collaborate with you and tailor my services to meet your specific needs, from initial concepts to the timely delivery of your desired outcomes. Thank you for considering my profile. I look forward to the opportunity to work together. Best regards, Christine

  • Transcription Software
  • Transcription Timestamping
  • General Transcription
  • Legal Transcription
  • Lecture Notes
  • Business Transcription
  • Medical Transcription
  • Voice-Over Recording
  • US English Dialect
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Copy Editing
  • Translation
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Microsoft Word
  • Article Writing
Lilian C.

Eldoret, Kenya

$15/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Do you want search engines to easily discover your podcast or YouTube channel? Do you want to expand the reach of your podcast? Or maybe you want to achieve easy sharing of your podcast through social media. Do you want to achieve all these at the comfort of your home while saving previous time? Whether it's transcripts, show notes, guests' blurb, backlinks or closed captions for your podcast, interviews, or YouTube videos, you can get all these delivered to you in a fast, accurate and well-presented manner. While transcribing, I follow instructions and directions given in order to meet your expectations resulting in you being absolutely satisfied after receiving my work. Get in touch with me and you won't be disappointed. Thank you for you time. I look forward to working with you.

  • Proofreading
  • Transcription Timestamping
  • General Transcription
  • Google Search
  • Express Scribe
  • Customer Support Plugin
  • English to Swahili Translation
  • Active Listening
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
David M.

Nairobi, Kenya

$12/hr
5.0
190 jobs

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.

  • General Transcription
  • Closed Captioning
  • Legal Transcription
  • Subtitle Edit
  • SRT
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Research Papers
  • Essay
  • Literature Review
  • Dissertation Writing
  • Data Annotation
  • Machine Learning
  • Academic Writing
  • Video Annotation
  • Image Annotation
  • Resume Writing
  • AI Model Training
  • Quality Assurance
Tracy M.

Nairobi, Kenya

$15/hr
5.0
28 jobs

Struggling with inaccurate or slow transcripts? My name is Tracy, an Experienced General Transcriptionist and AI Transcript Editing Expert specializing in clean verbatim transcription, with 𝟏𝟎+ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 of delivering polished, 𝟗𝟖%+ 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 transcripts fast. I transform raw audio and AI drafts into flawless, ready-to-publish documents that clients trust and praise. 🎧 𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐈 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭 & 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 • Delivering precise transcripts from audio and video files with 10+ years of experience. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐈 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 • Refining machine-generated transcripts for accuracy by correcting errors and formatting. 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬 & 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 • Adding accurate timestamps and speaker IDs to enhance readability and usability. 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 • Polished, publish-ready documents formatted to your exact specifications with thorough proofreading. ============================ 🌟 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗔𝗬 🌟 ❝Fast, precise, over-and-above for the needs. I highly recommend Tracy. Oh, she's also very friendly, positive, and upbeat!❞ – S R. ❝Super quick turnaround and very professional. Will hire again for sure. Thank you.❞ – Client ❝Did fantastic work with no time to prep. I hired Tracy last minute as an extra add-on for a small project. Tracy worked amazingly with the team and produced grade A work. Thanks again for your help! Don't hesitate to hire Tracy for any project you have, big or small!❞ – Donald C. ============================ ✉️ 𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗨𝗣𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 Need fast, accurate, and polished transcripts? 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 and get publish-ready transcripts hassle-free. ============================ 🛠️ 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒 & 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐘 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 • Otter • Descript • Trint • Express Scribe e.t.c. 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 & 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 • Audio Transcription • Video Transcription • General Transcription • Editing & Proofreading 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 & 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 • English 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 & 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 • Microsoft Word • Timestamping • Speaker Labeling 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 • Active Listening • Typing • Detail-Oriented • Deadline-Driven 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 • Podcasts • Interviews • Webinars • Meetings • Lectures • Speeches • Presentations • Sermons e.t.c

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  • Video Transcription
  • English
  • Proofreading
  • Transcription Timestamping
  • General Transcription
  • Business Transcription
  • Podcast Transcription
  • Lecture Notes
  • AI-Generated Transcription
  • Express Scribe
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Typing
  • Microsoft Word
James M.

Nyeri, Kenya

$15/hr
5.0
7 jobs

With over 5 years of experience in the industry, I have honed my skills and developed a strong understanding of what it takes to deliver exceptional results. Whether you need audio, video, legal, medical, interview, sermon, or podcast transcription services, I am ready to provide you with top-notch services that meet your specific needs. 🔴Services offered: •➕ Audio transcription •➕ Video transcription •➕ Transcription with time stamping •➕ Transcription from scratch •➕ Clean audio and videos with static and background noise •➕ Correct AI generated transcripts & provide 100% quality transcripts •➕ Proper labeling and identification of speakers •➕ Provide Full/Clean verbatim transcripts 🔴Areas of expertise: •✔ Business consultancy interviews •✔ Meeting minutes audio transcription •✔ Podcasts •✔ Lectures •✔ Casual interviews •✔ YouTube, Udemy, and Coursera video captioning •✔ Sermons •✔ Academic transcription •✔ Medical transcription •✔ Legal transcription •✔ Music transcription •✔Zoom meetings 🔴What I will do: •✅ I will listen to your audio or video file carefully and transcribe it accurately. •✅ I will proofread my work to ensure that it is free of errors. •✅ I will deliver your transcription on time and within budget. 🔴Benefits of working with me: •✅ Accurate and error-free documentation •✅ Time-saving🕐 •✅ High-quality transcription services •✅ Quick turnaround time (24-hrs response for every project) •✅ Professional and reliable service •✅ Assured CONFIDENTIALITY Take the first step towards hassle-free transcription. Get in touch today to discuss how I can help turn your audio and video content into clear, concise text. I am eager to exceed your expectations and provide you with exceptional transcription services that meet your needs and exceed your expectations.

  • Audio Transcription
  • Video Transcription
  • Verbatim Transcription
  • Transcription Timestamping
  • General Transcription
  • Legal Transcription
  • Medical Transcription
  • Podcast Transcription
  • Business Transcription
  • Academic Transcription
  • US English Dialect
  • Earnings Call Transcription
  • Conference Call Transcription
Ian E.

Nairobi, Kenya

$12/hr
5.0
13 jobs

As an expert freelance transcriptionist with over nine years of experience, I bring a comprehensive skill set to the table, specializing in delivering precise, high-quality transcriptions in today’s dynamic transcription market. My journey has equipped me with an in-depth understanding of transcribing a variety of audio and video files across diverse industries and domains. Fluency in the English language, coupled with my exceptional listening, typing, and editing skills, enables me to handle a wide range of accents, dialects, and speech patterns. My commitment to precision ensures that every transcription is a true reflection of the original content, down to the last word. My portfolio extends across multiple sectors, including but not limited to medical, legal, business, academic, and general transcription. Familiarity with industry-specific jargon and formatting nuances allows me to produce transcriptions that adhere to the highest professional standards. Whether it’s transcribing interviews, conferences, meetings, focus groups, or dictations, I guarantee confidentiality and strict adherence to deadlines. Efficiency is key in my workflow, thanks to my proficiency with the latest transcription software and tools. My time management and organizational skills empower me to manage multiple projects without compromising on quality or timelines. In a field that is constantly evolving, I stay abreast of the latest industry trends and advancements. This adaptability, coupled with a readiness to embrace new software and tools, keeps my services cutting-edge and client-focused. I pride myself on professionalism, reliability, and an unwavering commitment to client satisfaction. Whether working independently or as part of a team, my strong work ethic and effective communication skills make me a valuable asset to any project. For transcripts that epitomize excellence and quality, feel free to click the "Message" button. Let's discuss how my expertise can meet your transcription needs.

  • Audio Transcription
  • Video Transcription
  • Verbatim Transcription
  • Transcription Timestamping
  • General Transcription
  • Podcast Transcription
  • Business Transcription
  • Legal Transcription
  • Live Transcription
  • Medical Transcription
  • Academic Transcription
  • Musical Transcription
  • Complex Musical Transcription
  • Conference Call Transcription
  • Earnings Call Transcription

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