Quality-focused professional dedicated to approaching tasks with attention to detail and tenacity. Polished in preparing documents, editing transcripts for typographical errors, and providing realtime translation. Excellent grasp of spelling and grammar. Positive attitude.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Realtime Captioner, Remote
VITAC
Canonsburg, PA
06.2006 - Current
Provide real-time closed captions with stenography machine, translating spoken words to display live at time of broadcast.
Research topics related to transcribed content to correctly transcribe specialized terminology and proper names.
Conform to detailed in-house style manual as well as specialized guidelines applying only to specific projects.
Transcribe high-quality, live captions using captioning software at 225 words per minute or faster at 98.5 percent or higher accuracy.
Provide real-time closed captions for live events such as newscasts, weather coverage, sporting events, emergency or breaking news, church services, meetings, webinars, elementary to college courses, and more.
Yoga Instructor
Self-Employed
Albertville, AL
04.2009 - Current
Explain and perform different yoga poses to students at all skill levels.
Prepare and lead up to 1-2 classes per week at local gyms or other locations.
Maintain positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
Provide instruction to all levels, minimizing injury risks by advising clients about form.
Retain knowledge of gym offerings and pricing to promote brand and guide registration.
Cart Provider
Self-Employed
Anniston And Birmingham, AL
08.2005 - 05.2006
Attended college courses on-site with deaf or hard-of-hearing students. I assisted three students at Gadsden State Community College, Anniston campus, and Samford University.
Listened to all speech onsite, and using captioning software, translated all speech to text for student to view live on my laptop, allowing student to fully participate in class.
Occasionally, when given permission by student, spoke on their behalf during class.
Provided document at end of day containing all text from class.