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Hillary Kibor

@hillarykibor

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Swahili language expert and content writer specializing in translation, localization, and SEO-driven copy.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek remote roles where I can apply Swahili translation and SEO content skills, work collaboratively with localization teams, and grow through challenging, culturally nuanced projects.

I am a Swahili language expert, content writer, and editor with over six years of experience translating, localizing, and producing Kiswahili content for technical and marketing contexts.

I have delivered high-quality work for remote clients and platforms—translating technical documentation, creating original Kiswahili articles and short stories, and writing SEO-optimized copy for websites, blogs, and B2B audiences.

I am detail-oriented, independent, and experienced with localization tools, glossaries, and translation memories, collaborating with editors and project managers to meet deadlines and maintain consistency and cultural relevance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Freelance Copywriter

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Upwork

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Translate client objectives into persuasive website, landing page, product description, and email copy; optimize content for SEO and refine drafts based on client feedback to improve engagement and conversions.

Copywriting SEO Content Strategy Editing Audience Research UX Writing Localization

Freelance Translator

Appen

Oct 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 1 month)

Translated technical documents and digital interfaces from English to Kiswahili, developed glossaries and translation memory tools, and reviewed translations to ensure cultural accuracy and adherence to style guidelines.

Translation (English↔Swahili)Localization Glossary Development Cultural Adaptation Content Writing CAT Tools

Expert Blog Writer

Alibaba.com

Feb 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 6 months)

Researched and wrote SEO-optimized B2B articles on consumer electronics, home & garden, and marketing topics; produced outlines, incorporated images with alt text, and collaborated with editors to drive engagement and conversions.

SEO Content Planning Image Accessibility

Content Writer

We Write Blog Posts

Nov 2020 - Mar 2023 (2 years 4 months)

Wrote and edited hundreds of blog articles, conducted keyword research to optimize SEO, and proofread content to meet brand guidelines and client briefs within deadlines.

Editing SEO Keyword Research Proofreading Content Research Time Management

Data Annotator

Remotasks

Jul 2018 - May 2020 (1 year 10 months)

Annotated LiDAR 3D point cloud data for autonomous vehicle systems, ensuring precise object identification and collaborating with ML teams to improve annotation accuracy and model performance.

3D Point Cloud Labeling Data Annotation Quality Assurance Attention To Detail

Data Entry Specialist

CloudFactory

Sep 2016 - Jul 2018 (1 year 10 months)

Processed and entered receipt and business card data with high accuracy, performed quality checks to ensure data integrity, and collaborated with remote teams to meet project deadlines.