Lazarus Junior Gundiri
@lazarusjuniorgundiri
Bilingual freelance transcriber and virtual assistant with strong accuracy and speed.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a reliable bilingual freelance Transcriber and Virtual Assistant with over five years of experience converting English and Hausa audio into accurate, well-formatted transcripts using tools like Scribe, Otter.ai, and GoTranscriber. I consistently deliver high-quality, timestamped, and proofread transcripts (98% accuracy) while managing client communication, scheduling, and confidential materials with professionalism.
My background includes roles in data collection, teaching, and administrative database management where I processed large data sets with exceptional accuracy and produced clear written reports. I bring fast typing (75 WPM), strong editing and localization skills across English, Hausa, and Kilba, and certifications in conflict resolution and protection topics—ready to support research, media, or organizational documentation needs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Transcriber
Self-Employed
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Provide bilingual (English–Hausa) transcription and localization services with 98% accuracy, delivering timestamped, proofread transcripts and managing client communications and scheduling.
NCConducted interviews and transcribed verbal responses for data analysis, verified and cleaned datasets for accuracy, and reported findings in structured written formats while maintaining confidentiality.
Teacher / Policy Director
Echo Academy & Consultancy
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)
Produced lesson transcripts, school reports, and academic summaries, and coordinated communication between parents and staff through structured correspondence and digital platforms.
Data Entry Clerk
Pensions Transitional Arrangements Directorate
Dec 2014 - Apr 2018 (3 years 4 months)
Processed and verified over 1,000 data entries weekly with 99% accuracy, supported digital document archiving, and assisted in report compilation and proofreading.
Secretary / Database Officer
Beekay Clinic
Nov 2010 - Jul 2014 (3 years 8 months)
Managed patient and administrative records digitally, and transcribed and formatted internal reports, correspondence, and meeting minutes to support clinic operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Federal Polytechnic, Mubi
Higher National Diploma, Library and Information Science
Completed a Higher National Diploma in Library and Information Science with coursework focused on library management and information services.
Preview ICT
Diploma, Computer Appreciation
Completed a Diploma in Computer Appreciation covering fundamental computer concepts and basic IT skills.
AUAhmadu Bello University
Diploma, Library and Information Science
Completed a Diploma in Library and Information Science with studies in cataloguing, classification, and information organization.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
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NigeriaAuthorized to work in
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