Sureta De Jager
@suretadejager
Experienced language specialist and freelance transcriber with 20 years' expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated language specialist with over 20 years of experience in the executive office industry. My journey has equipped me with a strong command of Afrikaans, Dutch, and English, allowing me to excel as a freelance transcriber, QA, and editor. I have worked with various companies, including WeLocalize, where I transcribe diverse audio and video content with precision and confidentiality.
In 2024, I expanded my skill set by completing a Data Analyst project for Telus International, analyzing Google Maps. Currently, I serve as a Medical Proofreader for ADHD Centre in London, where I support 35 consultants by proofreading medical documentation and managing patient bookings. My versatile background has exposed me to various administrative and business aspects, enhancing my ability to support global clients effectively.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Division Manager (DM - Afrikaans Transcription Team)
Productive Playhouse
Feb 2025 - Present (5 months)
Managed and led the Afrikaans Transcription Team, ensuring high-quality output and efficient workflow. Verified Afrikaans language content to maintain accuracy and consistency across projects.
Language Verifier - Afrikaans
Productive Playhouse
May 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Verified Afrikaans language content to maintain accuracy and consistency across projects. Collaborated with teams to ensure linguistic quality standards were met.
Computer Lecturer & Office Administrator
MSC Training Centre
Jan 1993 - Present (32 years 6 months)
Lectured various software packages and secretarial subjects, including typing. Managed marketing and promotion for the company, and performed various secretarial duties such as organizing functions and meetings.
Personal Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
SuperSport Dream League
Jun 1996 - Present (29 years 1 month)
Performed various secretarial duties, including typing, Dictaphone typing (English & Afrikaans), faxing, filing, and e-mail. Liaised with clients, handled financial queries, and assisted with advertising and DTP design.
Medical Transcriptionist
INTERNATIONAL TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES, INC
Mar 2002 - Present (23 years 4 months)
Performed daily data-capturing and transcription of medical records for specialists, doctors, professors, and clients in the USA. Covered disciplines including Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Oncology, and Gastroenterology.
Legal/Medical Transcriptionist
GLOBAL COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED
Apr 2007 - Present (18 years 3 months)
Transcribed medical/legal records daily for specialists, doctors, professors, and clients in the United Kingdom. Covered disciplines such as Family and Criminology Law reports from various U.K. prison facilities.
Office Administrator and Marketing
Lydenburg Granite
Jun 2008 - Present (17 years 1 month)
Managed daily office administration, including faxing, filing, and e-mailing, and served as a liaison with clients. Handled marketing of the business and products, quotations, and internet marketing.
Data Administrator/Assistant Planner
ASA Metals (Dilokong Chrome Mine - Burgersfort)
Feb 2010 - Present (15 years 5 months)
Maintained the mine database on Pragma/On Key system, daily capturing and updating job cards, breakdowns, and maintenance. Assisted the Maintenance Planner with monthly and weekly shutdown procedures for various plants.
Factory Manager
Graphic Granite, Springs
Dec 2012 - Present (12 years 7 months)
Managed and supervised various granite jobs from cutting to polishing to installation, including kitchens and tombstones. Oversaw material ordering and general problem-solving within the factory.
Personal Assistant to Master Life Coach
Integrative Life Coaching
Feb 2015 - Present (10 years 5 months)
Managed all client communications, including calls, messages, and follow-ups, ensuring smooth client relations. Maintained diaries and calendars for coaches, handling bookings and scheduling changes.
Voiceover/Recording of Afrikaans Call Centre interactions
Way With Words Projects Team
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Performed voice recording for Afrikaans AI call centre scenarios and managed Afrikaans transcription projects. Conducted machine polishing and editing of AI-generated transcriptions.
Freelance Transcriptionist
Call Insight
Sep 2018 - Mar 2020 (1 year 6 months)
Transcribed various documents and interviews using MT Scribe. Ensured accuracy and timely completion of transcription projects.
Ad hoc Transcriptionist
BINNINGTON COPELAND AND ASSOCIATES
Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Transcribed and performed QA on construction consulting and adjudicator contracts and correspondence. Conducted minute-taking via Zoom for DB Meetings and distributed minutes to Board Members.
Freelance Transcriptionist
Global Language Team
Jul 2018 - Aug 2018 (1 month)
Transcribed various documents and interviews using MT Scribe. Maintained high standards of accuracy and efficiency in all transcription tasks.
Freelance transcriber, Reviewer and Editor
Verbit.ai
May 2020 - Jul 2022 (2 years 2 months)
Transcribed legal depositions, trials, hearings, and educational lectures remotely, including live court depositions on TRAXX. Qualified as a TRAXX Earnings Call Editor/Corrector for AI and performed QA/Reviewer/Editor tasks.
Virtual Database Assistant
CHORUS PROPERTIES LLC
Jul 2023 - Present (2 years)
Managed national property agent databases using Excel, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility. Generated and distributed bulk information and marketing emails via MailChimp.
Legal Transcription Specialist/Quality Assurance
ITRANSCRIBE
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Transcribed various legal documents such as court cases and disciplinary hearings. Performed Loft2.0 annotation to support legal processes.
Minute Taker and Administrator
Mashobane Consultants
Dec 2022 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Took minutes of Board meetings via Zoom, ensuring accurate capture of discussions and decisions. Transcribed and distributed minutes to all Board Members via e-mail.
Translator of English text to Afrikaans
Papyrus Localization
Mar 2022 - Apr 2022 (1 month)
Translated English text into Afrikaans for the domain gaming industry using MemoQ CAT tools. Ensured linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance in translations.
Freelance Transcriptionist
Top Transcription Services
May 2018 - Jul 2018 (2 months)
Transcribed various legal documentation using Express Scribe. Ensured precision and confidentiality in handling sensitive legal information.
Medico-Legal Transcriptionist, QA/Editor
K.A. Legal Services P.L.L.C.
May 2023 - Jul 2023 (2 months)
Transcribed various medico-legal reports for court use, including orthopedics and psychology. Performed quality assurance on medico-legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Afrikaans Language Specialist: Project Amazon Lex Amazon Int. and Spotify (USA)
Welocalize
Mar 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 9 months)
Assisted in improving AI chatbot training by reviewing written content for verbal tools across various domains. Utilized JIRA for problem-solving and lodging support tickets.
AI Trainer/Quality Assurance/Editor/Freelance Transcriber
DataConnect AI
Aug 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 2 months)
Trained AI models, performed quality assurance, and edited content as a freelance transcriber. Contributed to improving AI performance through meticulous data analysis and correction.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kroonstad Technical College
National Technical Diploma - N4, N5, N6, Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Completed a comprehensive program focusing on executive assistant and executive secretary skills. The curriculum covered various administrative and business-related subjects.
Bellville High Cape Town High School
Matric, High School
Completed high school education, earning a Matriculation certificate. This foundational education provided a broad range of academic skills.
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