Working languages:
English Middle (ca.1100-1500) to English
Swahili to English
Dholuo (Lwo) to English

Lilian Ochieng
Writer/editor/Swahili to Eng. translator

Nairobi, Karen, Kenya
Local time: 11:17 EAT (GMT+3)

Native in: English Native in English
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Services Copywriting, Editing/proofreading, Interpreting, Language instruction, Project management, Sales, Subtitling, Training, Transcreation, Translation, Transcription, MT post-editing
Expertise
Specializes in:
Cooking / CulinaryCosmetics, Beauty
FolkloreLinguistics
Poetry & LiteratureMedia / Multimedia
MusicPhotography/Imaging (& Graphic Arts)
Textiles / Clothing / FashionNames (personal, company)

Volunteer / Pro-bono work Open to considering volunteer work for registered non-profit organizations
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Translation education Bachelor's degree - Karatina University
Experience Years of experience: 6. Registered at ProZ.com: Dec 2021.
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Credentials N/A
Memberships N/A
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CV/Resume English (PDF)
Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Work for non-profits or pro-bono clients
  • Screen new clients (risk management)
  • Network with other language professionals
  • Find trusted individuals to outsource work to
  • Build or grow a translation team
  • Get help with terminology and resources
  • Learn more about translation / improve my skills
  • Learn more about interpreting / improve my skills
  • Get help on technical issues / improve my technical skills
  • Learn more about additional services I can provide my clients
  • Learn more about the business side of freelancing
  • Find a mentor
  • Stay up to date on what is happening in the language industry
  • Help or teach others with what I have learned over the years
  • Transition from freelancer to agency owner
  • Transition from freelancer to another profession
  • Buy or learn new work-related software
  • Improve my productivity
Bio

Meticulous and self-driven
Communications and Linguistics specialist with a bachelor's degree in Communication and Public Relations. I have 4+ years of working experience in the communication industry. Undertakes complex assignments, meets tight deadlines, and delivers
superior performance. Possesses practical knowledge in communication,
linguistics, public relations, writing, editing, proofreading, copywriting, and
related roles. I have used my extensive experience to develop superb
organizational and problem-solving skills. Fluent in English, Swahili. 

Core Competencies: 

Stakeholder management

Proofreading

Writing and editing

Copywriting and copy editing

Content creation

Administrative skills

Data entry

SEO Optimization

Blogs and website posting

Excellent emailing skills

Business development and marketing

Customer relationship management

Advanced negotiation and mediation skills

Social media management

Corporate Communications

Report writing

External engagement

Media strategy and Relations

Leadership and People Management



Profile last updated
Dec 5, 2021