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    A multi-skilled, reliable & talented translator and transcriber with a proven ability to translate written documents from a source language to a target language. A quick learner who can absorb new ideas & can communicate clearly & effectively with people from all social & professional backgrounds.

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    A multi-skilled, reliable & talented translator and transcriber with a proven ability to translate written documents from a source language to a target language. A quick learner who can absorb new ideas & can communicate clearly & effectively with people from all social & professional backgrounds.

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    Simon Muiruri
    A multi-skilled, reliable & talented translator and transcriber with a proven ability to translate written documents from a source language to a target language. A quick learner who can absorb new ideas & can communicate clearly & effectively with people from all social & professional backgrounds.

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    Simon M.

    Nganga
    Transcriber & Swahili Translator
    PERSONAL SUMMARY

    A multi-skilled, reliable & talented translator and transcriber with a proven ability to
    translate written documents from a source language to a target language. A quick learner
    who can absorb new ideas & can communicate clearly & effectively with people from all
    social & professional backgrounds.

    AREAS OF EXPERTISE Well mannered, articulate & fully aware of diversity & multicultural issues. Flexible in
    the ability to adapt to challenges when they arise & at the same time remaining aware of
    Translating professional roles & boundaries.
    English-Swahili Would like to work for a successful and ambitious company that offers great
    Swahili-English opportunities for career development and progression.

    Transcription WORK EXPERIENCE


    Swahili-Swahili
    English-English
    Freelance
    TRANSLATOR December 2016 - Present
    Proofreading

    General Data Entry Working for translation and Swahili transcription agencies, providing services to clients
    where needed. Involved converting documents and articles from one language into
    another and ensuring that the finished converted articles relay the intended message as
    PERSONAL SKILLS clearly as possible.
    Achievement: A member of the Exclusive Facebook Translation and Editing team.
    Detail orientated
    Have successfully translated over three hundred (300) projects with One Hour
    Translation http://onehourtranslation.com/ (Worker ID: 463360)
    Well organized

    Friendly Freelance
    SWAHILI TRANSCRIBER February 2017 Present

    Have successfully transcribed over 25,000 Swahili utterances with Appen Butler Hill
    Ltd http://appenonline.appen.com.au/ (Worker ID: 290099)
    PERSONAL DETAILS
    Other Duties:
    Name: Researching technical phraseology to ensure the correct translation is used.
    Simon Muiruri Nganga Liaising with clients to discuss any unclear points.
    Providing guidance, feedback and creating customer-specific style guides.
    Date of Birth: Quality assurance at Appen Butler Hill.
    th
    5 September 1987 Wordlist checking for spelling and context
    Supporting the team with other projects when necessary.
    Nationality:
    Kenyan KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
    Native Language:
    Swahili Familiar with general translation/ transcription basics.
    Excellent communication and social skills. Able to work to tight deadlines.
    Occupation: Highly skilled in Word, Excel and Express Scribe.
    Freelancer Able to prioritize work.

    Mobile Phone: ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS


    +254726622667
    Diploma in Information Technology
    Email:
    [email protected] Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC)
    2006 2007
    References:

    1. Rosie Kay 3. Noa Moshe


    Linguistic Project Manager Account Manager
    Appen Butler Hill LTD One Hour Translations
    [email protected] [email protected]
    2. Nicola Amott 4. Marina Platok
    Linguistic Project Manager Account Manager
    Appen Butler Hill LTD One Hour Translations
    [email protected] [email protected]

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