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Kadison Otieno

Nairobi,30

Summary

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Experienced English to Kiswahili translator with a strong background in linguistic and cultural adaptation. Over 7 years of experience providing accurate and high-quality translation services for various industries, including legal, medical, technical, and educational sectors. Skilled in conveying nuanced meanings and maintaining the integrity of the original text while ensuring readability and cultural relevance for Kiswahili-speaking audiences. Proficient in using translation software and tools, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to meeting deadlines. Adept at working independently as well as collaborating with teams to deliver exceptional results. Detail-oriented Transcriptionist offering 7 year background translating voice recordings, conversations or presentations to written form. . Accurate and efficient professional well-versed in reviewing and editing drafts and translating medical abbreviation and jargon. In-depth knowledge of speech recognition technology coupled with familiarity of medical terminologies and diagnostic procedures.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Professional Translator

Translated.com
4 2019 - Current
  • I translate documents from the English Language to Swahili
  • The documents I majorly deal with include: General Documents, Legal Documents and Contracts, Marketing and Advertising material, Public Relations Materials, Religious documents, Others
  • I also review translated jobs to ensure proper translation has been done into the target language, and complete Quality Review Reports.

Professional Transcriber

Global Language Team
02.2020 - Current
  • I transcribe documents from English to Swahili and also from English to French
  • I have transcribed different audios, podcasts and videos majorly dealing in: Documentaries, Call centers, Health journals, Courtroom documentation, Interviews among others.

Part-time Staff Writer

CryptoNews.Net
01.2018 - Current
  • I write, edit and publish; on a part-time basis long-form articles for this Publication focused on the Blockchain and Digital Currencies.

Part-time Staff Writer

BlockTelegraph
01.2017 - Current
  • On a part-time basis, I write, edit and publish various articles on Digital Currencies, Cryptocurrencies, Artificial Intelligence and the Blockchain.

Swahili Translator

Various Local Institutions
01.2014 - Current
  • I have been translating for diverse clients at different times
  • My area of specialization is translating documents, records and other works from English to Swahili
  • I have majorly translated religious documents as well as educational materials.

Writer

Different Publications
01.2014 - Current
  • As a freelance Writer, I have written, edited and published for diverse publications on a short term basis and Ghostwritten for compendium news sites, during which time I was responsible for researching articles, proofreading, editing and publishing them on various sites.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - African Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

United States International University
Nairobi, 30
01.2009 - 07.2013

Skills

I have exceptional Translation & writing ability and proofread all my work to ensure quality I am an excellent communicator and Translator In addition to the above, I have ghostwritten a few books and also proofread and edited a couple I have worked closely with many people in my writing and translating career, building excellent working relationships I have also interviewed numerous high profile people, including CEOs of some major companies

Websites

Voiceovers

Huawei Swahili Voiceover, C:\Users\Admin\Downloads\Desky Sept 2019\Swahili\Desky Sept 2019\Swahili\ILRI 2019\Docs\Translated\Translation\Huawei Swahili Voiceover.xspf

Writingexperience

  • Part-time Staff Writer, BlockTelegraph, 2017, Present, On a part-time basis, I write, edit and publish various articles on Digital Currencies, Cryptocurrencies, Artificial Intelligence and the Blockchain.
  • Part-time Staff Writer, CryptoNews.Net, 2018, Present, I write, edit and publish; on a part-time basis long-form articles for this Publication focused on the Blockchain and Digital Currencies.
  • Writer, Different Publications, 2014, Present, As a freelance Writer, I have written, edited and published for diverse publications on a short term basis and Ghostwritten for compendium news sites, during which time I was responsible for researching articles, proofreading, editing and publishing them on various sites.

Whatsapp

+254731416577

Timeline

Professional Transcriber

Global Language Team
02.2020 - Current

Part-time Staff Writer

CryptoNews.Net
01.2018 - Current

Part-time Staff Writer

BlockTelegraph
01.2017 - Current

Swahili Translator

Various Local Institutions
01.2014 - Current

Writer

Different Publications
01.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - African Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

United States International University
01.2009 - 07.2013

Professional Translator

Translated.com
4 2019 - Current
Kadison Otieno