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Hi I’m Catherine and I’m a transcriptionist. Need accurate and quality transcription work and subtitles? Looking for a multilingual person with experience in data entry, translation, email handling and proofreading? Need someone you can count on to deliver quality work? I am here to help! I’m new to freelancing and Upwork but I have gained much experience, knowledge and skills over the past few years. I have excellent communication and organisational skills and I am 100% computer literate. I am a native English professional and I am also fluent in German, Afrikaans and isiZulu. My main area of focus is helping you with the things you don’t have the time to do so that you can focus on building and growing your business. I am a keen learner and have a dynamic and determined work ethic and approach. I am an individual who always seeks to achieve high standards in whatever activity I partake in and always aim to deliver a job punctually before a deadline. I promise: QUALITY + PUNCTUALITY + PROFESSIONALISM Why Me? - Wide portfolio of services - 5+ years of experience - Quality satisfaction guaranteed - Confidence across many platforms Send me a note with more details about your company and your project and we can schedule a time to talk further. I am looking forward to working with you.

I have always believed that every task tells a story; whether I am training AI models to better understand the world, transforming raw audio into polished transcripts, correcting AI generated transcripts, or shaping written content with clarity and purpose. My work has taught me that precision, consistency, and thoughtful communication are what turn scattered information into meaningful results. With over 15 years of experience spanning AI data quality, transcription, proofreading, writing, customer support, and administrative operations, I bring a blend of technical accuracy and creative insight. My background has strengthened my ability to understand complex guidelines, identify patterns, resolve ambiguity, and deliver high‑quality work across remote environments. In addition to my operational and analytical experience, I am also a self‑published fiction author. Writing has sharpened my editorial judgment, narrative structure skills, and attention to detail; qualities that consistently influence the precision and thoughtfulness of my professional work. I am confident that my mix of analytical skill, writing ability, and remote‑work discipline would allow me to contribute meaningfully to your team. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of working together.

I am good at: Data entry work including numbers, PDF conversion to Ms. Word and Ms. Excel Data typing Copy typing Typing (General) - Typing speed 40 words per minute Proofreading - errors, grammar, punctuation, layout and spelling. All proofreading of documents including general proofreading, books, lectures etc. Transcription - English (American/ Brittish/ Australian / South African) - audio to verbatim. With or without timestamps, clean verbatim or filler words included. Translation - English and Afrikaans and vice versa. Also registered on translation platforms such as Smartcat, Tektime. Internet research, data mining, sorting and capturing and organizing. Surveys Illustrations - Pencil (Freestyle) - Colouring Pencil (Freestyle) - Acrylic Painting

Multilingual Localisation & Linguistic Specialist. Dedicated professional with a Bachelor of Arts Specialisation in Linguistics and over 10 years of experience in high-stakes corporate environments (Nedbank) and global freelance platforms. Native fluency in English and Zulu, with advanced proficiency in Tswana. Specialised in MTPE (Machine Translation PostEditing) from German to English and Zulu. Proven track record in audio/video transcription, data quality, and linguistic adaptation for AI training models.

Journalist; Transcriber, Subtitles and Travel Planning. US ENGLISH SPELLING: 1st place out of over a million test takers! 85 Words Per Minute, 100% Accuracy. The rate I charge is per AUDIO/VIDEO hour, not actual hours taken. My Travel Addiction: I have travelled overland by: Public Transport Motorcycle 4x4 Vehicle Through 101 Countries over the last 20 years of my travelling adult life. I have met many interesting people during these adventures and have acquired insight into how the world works. For over 8 years I have specialized in transcribing, which I do while travelling, and have acquired knowledge in many different areas, as I prefer to do academic research interviews. All of my clients are extremely satisfied with the quality of my work. I'm currently back in South Africa and giving my travel addiction a break.

Detail-oriented editor, proofreader, and transcriptionist with extensive experience working with global clients across many industries. Adept at improving clarity, consistency, and flow while preserving the author’s voice. Recognized for precision, linguistic accuracy, and reliability in delivering polished, publication-ready complex content within tight deadlines. Proven track record as a top-rated freelancer on Upwork, consistently receiving 5-star ratings. Expertise in editing complex documents across various industries, including the financial sector, training courses, and humanitarian fields. Skilled in transforming manuscripts into polished publications, with several edited works available on Amazon.