Sheline Gitau
@shelinegitau
Detail-oriented virtual assistant with expertise in content moderation.
What I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented and dependable virtual assistant and content moderator with strong proficiency in both Swahili and English. My experience includes supporting remote AI projects, where I have developed a track record of high-accuracy data annotation, transcription, and moderation. I am passionate about ensuring online content integrity and assisting teams through empathy, precision, and digital know-how.
Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in content moderation, where I review, tag, and refine AI-generated text and flagged data. My attention to detail allows me to maintain high standards in repetitive tasks, and I excel in communicating insights to distributed teams. I have successfully collaborated with global teams, consistently exceeding quality benchmarks and contributing cultural insights to enhance database accuracy.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Content Moderator – Temu Project
ISON Experiences
Dec 2024 - May 2025 (5 months)
Reviewed user-generated content on Temu's platform to ensure alignment with community guidelines, identifying and flagging policy-violating material. Collaborated with QA and escalation teams, maintaining high productivity and precision in a fast-paced environment while reporting trends and communicating insights to remote leads.
Freelance Language Annotator
Outlier, Remotask, Upwork
Sep 2023 - May 2024 (8 months)
Reviewed and annotated Swahili content to support AI moderation tools, flagging and correcting AI outputs including deep fakes and misclassified text. Contributed cultural insights to maintain database accuracy and consistently exceeded quality benchmarks while working with global teams.
Swahili Transcription Specialist
oTranscribe & Upwork
Oct 2023 - Apr 2024 (6 months)
Transcribed and reviewed Swahili audio for compliance and accuracy, applying contextual judgment to detect tone, sentiment, and intent. Delivered polished transcriptions under tight deadlines within repetitive workflows.
Transcription & Digital Freelancing Trainee
Generation Kenya
Jun 2023 - Oct 2023 (4 months)
Trained on content handling, transcription ethics, and remote task management. Completed supervised client simulations and internal quality reviews, learning best practices for client-focused service delivery and digital productivity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Technical University of Kenya
Diploma in Tourism and Travel Management, Tourism and Travel Management
Activities and societies: Relevant Coursework: Communication Skills, Customer Experience, Ethics
Studied key aspects of tourism and travel management, including communication skills and customer experience. Gained knowledge in ethical practices relevant to the industry.
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