Speech-to-Text TypeWell Transcriber

DANIKA J. BRAND

*** * *** * #* Provo, Utah ***** **********@*****.*** 801-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Remote and on-site TypeWell transcriber successful at facilitating meaning-for-meaning communication in classes and meetings while maintaining a strong work ethic and sensitivity to privacy laws and ethics.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

97+ WPM typing speed

Certified TypeWell transcriber

Completed TypeWell training with a final B score

Passed TypeWell Novice Test I after first semester at Utah Valley University

Excellent command of the English language

Deaf culture awareness and ethical sensitivity

Two years of experience studying deaf culture and ASL interpreting at Utah Valley University

Ability to work well independently as well as part of an educational team

EXPERIENCE

TYPEWELL TRANSCRIBER, UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY

MAY 2015 – CURRENT

Transcribe a large variety of university level classes on-site

Work both independently as well as in a two-person team

Edit and refine transcripts quickly and efficiently

Transcribe large conferences including TEDxUVU and the 2016 Conference on Autism

TRANSCRIPTIONIST, REV INC.

JUNE 2014 - CURRENT

Transcribe videos, movies and audio into closed captions

Work independently as a remote transcriptionist

Professionally maintain confidentiality in all completed work

Complete jobs quickly and efficiently with high turn-around times

ASSISTANT TO THE SERVICE DIRECTOR, KEN GARFF PORSCHE & AUDI

JANUARY 2014 – SEPTEMBER 2015

Answer and quickly direct up to 50 calls per hour

Schedule service appointments for both Porsche and Audi departments

Drive and deliver Porsche and Audi cars to customers throughout Utah

Plan and lead monthly meetings as a Ken Garff Champion Leader

EDUCATION

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, OREM UTAH

JANUARY 2008 – APRIL 2015

Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Science with an emphasis in Psychology

Two years of coursework in deaf culture and American Sign Language

Deaf Studies club member

Volunteered to interpret several unpaid religious ceremonies

PROVO COLLEGE, PROVO UTAH

SEPTEMBER 2007 – OCTOBER 2008

Dental Assisting degree with an emphasis is Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

Provo College Dean’s Scholarship Award

Provo College Essay Scholarship Award

Student Body Secretary

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

LEADERSHIP

2015 – I sat on a panel of students at Utah Valley University and provided feedback for the UVU Family Studies Research Committee

2015 – At Ken Garff Porsche I was elected Champion Leader, and I organized and led monthly meetings for my managers and co-workers

2008 – At Provo College I was elected Student Body Secretary, I received the Provo College Essay Scholarship and Dean’s Scholarship, I was asked to speak at the Annual President’s Dinner, and I graduated Magna Cum Laude in the top 2% of my class

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Jason McKenna – Assistant Director of Accessibility Services, Utah Valley University 385-***-****

Katie Poole – Lead Speech-to-Text Transcriber, Utah Valley University 801-***-****

Simon Millican – Service Director, Ken Garff Porsche & Audi 801-***-****

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