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Erika Taylor

@erikataylor

Content and communications coordinator at TransPerfect, reviewing digital content for accuracy, consistency and quality.

South Africa
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At TransPerfect, I review content for accuracy, consistency, presentation and compliance with quality expectations, applying written guidelines and making corrections where required.

At Dibbly, I wrote 160 e-books for clients across a range of topics and formats. I researched information, adapted tone and structure to each brief, and managed revisions and deadlines independently.

At Western Cape Government and Metropolitan Health, I edited and coordinated communications across government and regulated healthcare environments. My work included translation and editing projects, newsletters, campaigns, websites and corporate publications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

QA Language Specialist / Final Eye Specialist

Jun 2026 - Present (4 months)

Review content for accuracy, consistency, presentation, and compliance with quality expectations. Identify errors and inconsistencies, apply written guidelines, and make corrections within digital QA platforms.

DI

Freelance Ghostwriter

Dibbly

Feb 2022 - May 2026 (4 years 3 months)

Wrote 160 e-books for clients across various topics, adapting tone and structure to individual briefs. Researched information and managed assignments, revisions, and deadlines independently.

University of South Africa (UNISA) logoUU

Afrikaans Online Tutor

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Jun 2013 - Jun 2023 (10 years)

Helped learners develop Afrikaans language skills and improve written communication. Explained language concepts clearly and adapted guidance to learners' needs.

Western Cape Government logoWG

Language Practitioner: Afrikaans and English

Western Cape Government

Jan 2017 - Feb 2022 (5 years 1 month)

Coordinated editing and translation projects across government departments, maintaining quality and language standards. Edited and proofread communication for accuracy, clarity, tone, and consistency.

MH

Communications Officer

Metropolitan Health

Jun 2004 - Nov 2007 (3 years 5 months)

Edited and proofread medical scheme communications and wrote copy for organisational materials. Built and updated websites using a content management system and supported newsletters, announcements, and campaigns.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

YA

Yoast Academy

Certificate, Online Copywriting

Completed training in Online Copywriting at Yoast Academy in 2021.

SC

SA Writers College

Certificate, Copy-Editing and Proofreading

Completed training in Copy-Editing and Proofreading at SA Writers College in 2015.

University of South Africa logoUA

University of South Africa

BA Honours, English

BA Honours in English from the University of South Africa, completed in 2008.

University of South Africa logoUA

University of South Africa

BA, English and Afrikaans

BA in English and Afrikaans from the University of South Africa, completed in 2005.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology logoCT

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

National Diploma, Language Practice

National Diploma in Language Practice from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, completed in 1999.

DataCamp logoDA

DataCamp

Certification, AI and Data

Completed AI and data certifications at DataCamp.

University of Cape Town logoUT

University of Cape Town

Certificate, Social Media Management

Completed training in Social Media Management at the University of Cape Town in 2015.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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