Dedicated transcription and subtitling professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering accurate and high-quality transcriptions and subtitles. Seeking opportunities to utilize my expertise in linguistic proficiency and technical skills to contribute to projects that require precise transcription and effective subtitling.
KEY SKILLS IN TRANSCRIPTION:
- Clean Verbatim Transcription.
- Full Verbatim Transcription.
- General Transcription.
- Legal Transcription.
- Medical Transcription.
- Business Transcription
- Academic Transcription
- Northern American English.
- Australian English
- Timestamps.
- Quality Assurance.
- Active listening.
- Typing
- Transcription time-stamping
- Translation
- Audio transcription
- Google Docs
- Video transcription
- Subtitling
- Timecoding
- Audio/Video Editing
- Proofreading
- Research
- Project Management
PAST EXPERIENCE
1. Conduct accurate and timely transcriptions of audio recordings across diverse subject matters.
2. Create subtitles for videos, ensuring synchronization, readability, and adherence to industry standards.
3. Collaborate closely with content creators to ensure accurate representation of spoken dialogue.
4. Utilize specialized software and tools for efficient transcription and subtitling processes.
5. Perform quality checks and proofreading to ensure the highest level of accuracy and quality.
6. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining consistent quality.
FREELANCE TRANSCRIPTION/SUBTITLING:
1. Provided transcription and subtitling services to a range of clients, including media companies, content creators, and researchers.
2. Delivered accurately timed subtitles for a variety of video content, including documentaries, interviews, and educational videos.
3. Worked closely with clients to understand specific requirements and ensure their expectations were met.
4. Managed own schedule and workload, ensuring prompt delivery of projects and maintaining client satisfaction.
5. Conducted linguistic analysis and translation for audio and video content in various languages.
6. Collaborated with a diverse team of language professionals to ensure accurate transcriptions and subtitles.
7. Participated in team meetings to discuss project details, review progress, and exchange best practices.
8. Utilized technical skills to perform timecoding and formatting of subtitles for different platforms.
EDUCATION-RELATED EXPERIENCE:
1. Assisted professors in teaching linguistics courses, including phonetics and sociolinguistics.
2. Graded assignments, provided feedback to students, and conducted review sessions.
3. Facilitated language-focused workshops, enhancing students' understanding of linguistic concepts.
SOFTWARES.
1. Transcription Software: [Express Scribe, Microsoft word]
2. Subtitling Software: [Subtitle Edit, Adobe premiere pro, Aegisub, Camtasia]
3. Audio/Video Editing: [Adobe premiere pro]
LANGUAGES:
Native and Fluent in [English, Swahili]
GENERAL VIRTUAL ASSISTANCE
Play a key role in Virtual Assistance, Administrative Support, Email Management, Calendar Management, Data Entry, Research, Customer Service, Time Management, Problem Solving, Task Prioritization, Microsoft Office Suite, and Project Coordination.
PAST EXPERIENCE.
1. Manage email correspondence, responding promptly to inquiries and flagging important messages.
2. Coordinate and schedule appointments, meetings, and conference calls, ensuring efficient time management.
3. Conduct internet research to gather information on various topics and present findings in an organized manner.
4. Assist with travel arrangements, including booking flights, and accommodations, and creating itineraries.
5. Handle data entry, maintaining accurate records and databases.
6. Collaborate with team members to streamline processes and improve overall workflow.
FREELANCE VIRTUAL ASSISTANT SOFTWARE:
1. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
2. Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides)
3. Project Management Tools (Trello, Asana)
4. Communication Tools (Slack, Zoom)
5. Social Media Management Tools (Hootsuite, Buffer)
Transcription
Google Docs
Translation
Proofreading
Typing
Active Listening
Video Transcription
Audio Transcription
Subtitles
Swahili
Legal Transcription
English
Transcription Timestamping
Closed Captioning
General Transcription
Academic Transcription
