Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
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Vincent Hiribae

Vincent Hiribae

Garsen, Coast

Summary

Dependable Consultant/Translator/Linguist/Editor with track record of success in the field of translation, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve lives and preserve language of his minority language group, the Pokomo people. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

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Certification

Work History

Consultant/Linguist/Editor

BTL
Itsowe
2019 - Current
  • Performed quality control for translations for accuracy and readability.
  • Advised translators on how to improve their translations writing techniques.
  • Transcribed audio recordings into written text using specialized software.
  • Checked translated texts for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and accuracy.
  • Edited/Proofread final drafts before they were sent out for printing.
  • Provided editing, fact-checking and proofreading for various articles/translations.
  • Analyzed spoken and written languages to identify patterns and trends.
  • Conducted sociolinguistic surveys and research on linguistics topics such as morphology, grammar, and phonology of Kipfokomu.

Senior Translator

Bible Translation & Literacy (EA)
Nairobi
2008 - 2012
  • Translated the Kipfokomu Bible
  • Provided translation services in multiple languages, including English, Kiswahili, and Kipfokomu.
  • Translated flyers on Corona virus into Kipfokomu
  • Translated Live School Materials with CAN Translators
  • Translated Joyce Meyer TV programmes into Kiswahili
  • Reviewed and edited translations produced by junior translators to ensure accuracy and consistency with the original source material.
  • Proofread translations to identify and correct punctuation, grammatical and translation errors.

Project Officer

BTL
Kilifi
2012 - 2014
  • Managed team scope, schedule and assignments for duration of project.
  • Prepared reports on the status of projects to stakeholders in a timely manner.
  • Supported senior management in decision making activities related to ongoing projects.
  • Coordinated communications between various stakeholders involved in the project lifecycle.
  • Monitored performance metrics related to assigned projects and took corrective action when needed.
  • Collaborated with community members to educate public regarding issues such as language use and death.

Education

Master of Arts - MA in Classical Hebrew

University of The Holy Land
Jerusalem, Israel
09-2019

Bachelor of Arts - Translation Studies

Pan Africa Christian University
Nairobi, Kenya
07-2008

Skills

  • Interpersonal relations
  • Performance Tracking
  • MS Office
  • Paratext
  • Logos
  • MemoQ
  • Project Implementation
  • Goal Setting
  • Strategic Planning
  • Attention to Detail

Languages

Kipfokomu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Kiswahili
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hebrew
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Accomplishments

  • Translator of the Pokomo New Testament
  • Translator of the Complete Pokomo Bible

Certification

  • Best Award 2023 EAITA

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Consultant/Linguist/Editor

BTL
2019 - Current

Senior Translator

Bible Translation & Literacy (EA)
2008 - 2012

Project Officer

BTL
2012 - 2014

Master of Arts - MA in Classical Hebrew

University of The Holy Land

Bachelor of Arts - Translation Studies

Pan Africa Christian University
  • Best Award 2023 EAITA
Vincent Hiribae