Kelvin Mwengi

Kelvin Mwengi - Transcriptionist/Captioner - Detail-oriented Transcriptionist and Captionist offering 6-year background transcribing recordings, conversations, video files or presentations. Accurate and efficient professional well-versed in reviewing and editing drafts. In-depth knowledge of speech recognition technology coupled with familiarity of general transcription fields. Excellent grasp of spelling and grammar. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Nairobi, Kenya linkedin.com/in/kelvin-mwengia3b718231 twitter.com/KelvinM- instagram.com/kelvin__mwanzia EDUCATION SKILLS Bachelor of Education Kenyatta University 09/2015 - 12/2018, Nairobi, Kenya Courses Closed captioning Bachelor of Education (Arts) English & Literature Computer proficiency High School Diploma Auki Secondary School 02/2011 - 12/2014, Proofreading and editing Meru, Kenya Strong research skills Excellent grammar Grade 1-8 Victorian Academy 01/2003 - 11/2010, Transcription Flexible & Adaptable Meru, Kenya WORK EXPERIENCE Detail-Oriented Verbal and Written Communication Transcriptionist GoTranscript 02/2018 - 11/2021, Achievements/Tasks Used headsets and transcribing software to transcribe files. Reviewed completed reports for proper formatting, grammar and sentence structure. LANGUAGES English Native or Bilingual Proficiency Swahili Native or Bilingual Proficiency Reviewed and edited transcribed reports and corrected material for spelling, grammar and clarity. Kamba Edited drafts created from speech recognition software. Kimeru Transcribed 150-250 audio minutes per day. Native or Bilingual Proficiency Native or Bilingual Proficiency Kikuyu Professional Working Proficiency INTERESTS Volunteering & community involvement Health & fitness Self-improvement Page 1 of 2 WORK EXPERIENCE INTERESTS Captioner Rev Photography 04/2015 - 12/2017, Writing Achievements/Tasks Reading Traveling Generated error-free transcripts with skilled capturing and proofreading. Reviewed transcriptions for accuracy in grammar, punctuation and spelling. Conducted transcription and closed captioning. Leveraged computer-aided transcription system to prepare verbatim records. Captioned 150-300 audio minutes per day. Transcriptionist Personal Client 03/2013 - 04/2015, Achievements/Tasks Transcribed dictated files and video recordings. Transcribed 100-150 audio minutes per day. Performed freelance work with flexibility to meet employer-set deadlines. Used headsets and transcribing software to transcribe files. Contact : Caroline Sinai -- VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Volunteer Community Service 08/2016 - Present, Meru, Kenya Tasks/Achievements Assisted with event coordination and on-site support. Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients. Spoke with community organizations to further drive outreach efforts and highlight program successes. Encouraged donations with community fundraising events and campaigns. Contact : Njuguna Wahinya - - Page 2 of 2