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Helēna Viļuma

@helnaviuma

I am a multilingual language specialist specializing in transcription, phonetic annotation, and linguistic proofreading.

Latvia

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What I'm looking for

I seek remote or freelance roles in transcription, phonetic annotation, or language data for speech/AI projects, with clear guidelines, quality-focused teams, and opportunities to deepen phonetic skills.

I am a detail-oriented multilingual language specialist with native Latvian and Latgalian, advanced English and Russian proficiency, specializing in transcription, phonetic annotation, and linguistic proofreading for AI and speech technology.

I transcribe and proofread audio, annotate language data, and perform quality checks to meet project-specific guidelines. I designed phonemic awareness activities for early learners and supported speech development in childcare settings. I also contribute volunteer speech recordings to preserve regional language resources.

I hold a bachelor's degree in primary education and am eager to deepen my phonetic transcription skills while contributing to speech and language technology projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Transcriptionist & Language Specialist

Current

Self Employed

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Transcribed and proofread audio recordings in Latvian and Latgalian for AI and linguistic projects (e.g., Sigma.AI) and performed linguistic data annotation and quality checks according to project guidelines to support speech technology development.