Lester Vergara
@lestervergara
Experienced Project Manager with a strong background in AI Data.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Project Manager with extensive experience in overseeing AI data and transcription projects. My career spans various roles, including Transcriber, QA, and Linguistic Project Manager, which have equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of project management processes and team leadership. At Centific Global Solutions, I lead international teams to ensure quality and timely project completion, demonstrating my ability to manage complex projects effectively.
Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in operations management, vendor management, and process improvement. My experience at Appen involved managing transcription and translation projects, where I prioritized project goals and maintained communication with stakeholders. I am passionate about fostering team collaboration and driving project success through strategic planning and execution.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Manager
Centific Global Solutions, Inc.
May 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)
Oversaw teams of international independent contractors for Search Engine Evaluation and AI Data projects. Supervised teams of Project Managers and Project Coordinators, ensuring quality and timely completion of projects and programs.
Linguistic Project Manager
Appen
Feb 2013 - Nov 2019 (6 years 9 months)
Managed international independent contractors for transcription and translation projects, ensuring quality, budget, and time goals were met. Prioritized projects based on completion schedules and handled client and internal stakeholder inquiries.
Interim Facilities and Admin Manager
Appen
Sep 2017 - Mar 2018 (6 months)
Supervised site setup and fit-out, coordinating with consultants and vendors. Implemented initial security and safety protocols, and managed the maintenance and security teams.
Transcriber
Appen
Dec 2012 - Feb 2013 (2 months)
Converted audio recordings to text transcriptions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project guidelines. Collaborated with team members to meet daily transcription quotas.
Call Center Representative
Sutherland Global Services
Jul 2012 - Dec 2012 (5 months)
Handled inbound and outbound calls, addressing billing inquiries and offering subscription upgrades to customers. Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through effective communication.
IT Staff/Data Encoder
Department of Health - Area Operations for Mindanao
Oct 2011 - Dec 2011 (2 months)
Gathered data from various regional offices in Mindanao and collated it for submission to the central office. Performed network and equipment setup, including software updates and installations.
Part-time Instructor
QP Global School Inc.
Jun 2009 - Mar 2011 (1 year 9 months)
Handled call simulations for Call Center trainees and taught Medical Transcription Proper for Medical Transcription Trainees. Conducted assessments and evaluations of trainee performance.
Administrative Staff
QP Global School Inc.
Oct 2009 - Mar 2011 (1 year 5 months)
Responsible for assigning teaching schedules to instructors and conducting assessments of trainee performance. Assisted in evaluating the performance of trainees undergoing on-the-job training.
Medical Transcriptionist
C&C Transcriptking
Apr 2009 - Dec 2009 (8 months)
Transcribed audio recordings of doctors' notes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to medical terminology. Maintained confidentiality of patient information.
Transcriptionist
Six Eleven Global Services and Solutions
Apr 2008 - Apr 2009 (1 year)
Transcribed voicemails and converted them into text messages for clients. Ensured timely and accurate delivery of transcribed content.
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