OOOhawa Ochieng
@ohawaochieng
Detail-oriented English language professional with 5+ years experience.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented and creative English language professional with over five years of experience in language annotation, transcription, and linguistic analysis. My expertise lies in critically listening to audio and crafting precise, engaging written descriptions. I am skilled in working with AI training datasets and transcription tools, and I thrive in remote freelance environments.
Throughout my career, I have successfully annotated and transcribed English speech data, focusing on tone, accent, pronunciation, gender, and pacing. My commitment to delivering high-accuracy metadata for training ML/NLP models has resulted in a 100% on-time delivery rate. I am passionate about contributing to the future of AI and language technology, and I continuously seek to enhance my skills in this dynamic field.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Language Annotator
Various Clients
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Annotated and transcribed English speech data with a focus on tone, accent, pronunciation, gender, and pacing. Delivered high-accuracy metadata and descriptions for training ML/NLP models. Consistently met 20–30 hours per week with 100% on-time delivery rate.
Audio Transcription Specialist
Rev.com
Aug 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 4 months)
Transcribed a wide range of English audio content, from interviews to podcasts. Maintained a high approval rating by prioritizing accuracy, grammar, and timeliness. Developed a keen ear for various English dialects and speaking styles.
English Tutor / Content Editor
Freelance
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 11 months)
Provided tutoring and editing services to non-native speakers. Helped learners identify tone, pronunciation, and intonation differences. Edited written content for clarity, style, and grammatical correctness.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UNUniversity of Nairobi
B.A. in English Linguistics, English Linguistics
Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English Linguistics. Gained foundational knowledge in linguistic analysis, phonetics, and grammar.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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