Sarah User
@sarahuser17
Multilingual medical assistance coordinator and remote transcription specialist.
What I'm looking for
I am a multilingual operations coordinator and remote media captioner with extensive experience managing cross-border medical assistance, case coordination, and client-facing operations for international insurers and assistance providers.
I have a proven record of accurate French↔English interpretation and transcription, meticulous attention to detail in captioning and medical documentation, and strong logistical skills arranging medical evacuations, travel, and patient support.
I deliver reliable case management, train colleagues, and volunteer as a Bible literacy teacher, combining empathy, clear communication, and process-driven coordination to support clients through complex healthcare journeys.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Captioner
Self Employed
Oct 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Provide remote captioning and transcription services in English and French, consistently meeting client accuracy, formatting, and synchronization standards for video and audio files.
Coordinated medical and security assistance cases, managed documentation and logistics for international patient care, and provided French-English interpretation to ensure timely treatment and client satisfaction.
International Assistance Consultant
Alliance International Medical Service
Mar 2014 - Aug 2017 (3 years 5 months)
Managed cross-border medical assistance for insured clients across Africa, coordinated evacuations and logistics, processed claims, and translated medical reports from French to English to support case workflows.
Subscription Sales Executive
Brooke Pattrick Publications
Jul 2013 - Feb 2014 (7 months)
Prospected and converted senior-level leads across Africa to paid subscribers for industry publications, maintained CRM records, and consistently ranked among the top-performing sales executives.
Sales Consultant
FTC Marketing
Feb 2013 - May 2013 (3 months)
Conducted high-volume outbound sales for touchscreen tablet PCs, qualifying leads, addressing customer objections, and maintaining accurate sales records to meet targets.
Sales Executive & Head of Marketing
International Surging Consultant
Mar 2011 - Sep 2012 (1 year 6 months)
Led sales and marketing for corporate events, managed event logistics, designed marketing materials, negotiated venues and facilitators, and expanded the client database across Africa.
Outbound Sales Consultant
SMS Direct Marketing
Sep 2009 - Dec 2009 (3 months)
Performed cold outreach to promote Liberty Life funeral insurance policies, identified customer needs, and achieved strong closing rates in a quota-driven environment.
Accounting Intern
Nkonki
Nov 2008 - Dec 2008 (1 month)
Supported accounting and administrative functions by organizing filing systems, assisting switchboard operations, and contributing to internal communications and event coordination.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Monash South Africa
Bachelor of Arts, Communication; Media Studies; International Studies
2005 - 2009
Completed a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Communication and Media Studies and International Studies, covering media, communication, international relations, and research methodology.
Eureka High School
Grade 12 (Matric), General Secondary Education
2003 - 2004
Completed Grade 12 with coursework in Latin, French, English, Biology, Philosophy, Mathematics, and History.
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