Joe Maina Kimani

JOE MAINA KIMANI Tel: - Email:- CAREER PROFILE SUMMARY I am a passionate transcriptionist with a vast understanding of the English language and keen on growing as a professional. Through the course of my experience, my key skills in this field include but are not limited to; transcription in verbatim and clean verbatim format, video captioning and subtitling, as well as proofreading. I am flexible and can work in high-pressure environments and still deliver excellent results. Moreover, I also have excellent customer service skills. My goal is to develop my career in a company where my skills and experience will be utilized to contribute to the growth of the organization and for customer satisfaction. EDUCATION BACKGROUND Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Mathematics- Kenyatta University; 2012 to 2016. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education- Kahuho Uhuru High School; 2008 to 2011. PROFESSIONAL COURSES Python Basics – Coursera; March, 2020 Data Science Orientation – Coursera; January, 2020. Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) - Kenyatta University; 2012 to 2013. Cisco Academy IT Essentials: PC hardware and software. CCNA 1: Network Fundamentals. CCNA 2: Routing Protocols and Concepts. CCNA 3: LAN Switching and wireless. CCNA 4: Accessing the WAN WORK HISTORY Freelance Transcription and Captioning; Upwork; January 2021 Profile: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~016a369a1f46cbf800 Freelance Transcription/Captioning, Rev; August 2017 to Date Duties and Responsibilities Transcription of client audio files. Captioning of video files and providing captions/subtitles in the desired format. Proofreading previously transcribed or captioned audio/video and making corrections. Translation from English to Swahili and Swahili to English Proof-reader Way With Words: August 2018 to December 2018 Proofreading previously transcribed calls to call-centre. KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Typing Speed: Fast typing skills, approximately 65 - 70WPM. Attention to detail: I have acquired a keen sense of detail and thoroughness for the time I have been transcribing. Research Skills: I am able to handle a vast array of topics with ease, which I attribute to my superior research skills. Researching technical terms, and vocabulary from the specific field are a strength I possess. REFEREES Shiru Waweru Freelancer – Transcription & Writing Mobile No: - Email:- Joseph Ndegwa Freelancer – Article Writing Ink Pen Consultancy Mobile No: - Email:- Dennis Macharia Freelancer – Captioning Mobile No.: - Email:-