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Virginia M.

Expert Transcriber, Swahili Translator, Subtitler, Virtual Assistant

Hello, I'm Virginia — a professional English-Swahili translator, editor, subtitler, and Virtual Assistant, passionate about clear communication and high-quality content. I hold a degree in Environmental Science and have spent the past nine years delivering accurate translation, skilled editing, transcription, subtitling, and content support services. Working between English (UK/US) and Swahili, I help businesses, researchers, and organizations bridge language gaps with natural, culturally accurate translations and polished documents. My translation work spans medical, pharmaceutical, financial, legal, marketing, and environmental sectors, ensuring technical accuracy and culturally appropriate messaging. I've worked with several companies, including, IQVIA, CLINIGMA, RefugePoint and many others. My writing and editing experience focuses on climate ventures and sustainability topics, producing articles and reports that are clear, engaging, and professionally polished. I also offer professional subtitling services for documentaries, podcasts, and interviews, creating accurate, well-timed captions that make your content accessible to wider audiences. To give you an idea of what I do, here are some of my recent projects: Areas covered in transcription: General business meetings Academic interviews Legal proceedings Medical research Zoom meetings and conferences Focus group interviews Typing handwritten legal documents and journals (EN) Translation - SWA to ENG transcription of market research studies in the medical field - ES-ITA translation of market research interviews - translation and proofreading of the web catalogue (EN-SWA) - translation of medical websites (EN-SWA) - translation and proofreading of social media texts and website (EN-SWA) - translation of a company's Articles of Association (IT-EN) - translation of a company's end of year accounts (SWA-EN) - translation of a series of trust documents (EN-SWA) Editing, Rewriting, and Proofreading (specializing in climate and sustainability content) Subtitling (for documentaries, podcasts, interviews) Virtual Assistance — document management, content editing, research, and administrative support Each project receives my full attention, linguistic expertise, and commitment to delivering flawless, audience-ready results. Whether you need natural-sounding translations, sharp, impactful articles, professional subtitles, or reliable VA support, I'm here to help. Let’s work together to bring clarity and quality to your projects. Samples of my work are available on request. Looking forward to working with you!

🇰🇪Nairobi, Kenya$15/hr100% JSS4.96 (149)Since Sep 2020

Earnings and projects

MRR
$497

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#78,176 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#448 / 3,243
Revenue, last 30 days
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Read daily since Oct 24, under 30 days

Total earnings
$69k

Billed in all: $71k

World#57,486 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#270 / 3,243
Per project
$278

$746 in the last 6 months

World#237,790 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#1,732 / 3,243
Projects, last 6 months
4
25% fixed75% hourly
World#51,813 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#222 / 3,243
Projects in all
248

Across 259 contracts

74% fixed26% hourly
World#6,868 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#62 / 3,243

Earnings, last 30 days

$71.1kNothing earned since Oct 24Billed in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$70k$71k$72k$73kOct 24Oct 31Nov 7

Tracked from Oct 24, 2026.

Skill rankings: Top 7% in English to Swahili Translation

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