I am a published, award-winning writer with a strong interest in post-conflict development.
Previously I was on the editorial board of an academic journal, responsible for peer-reviewing, editing and proof-reading as well as sourcing articles and papers.
I have 20+ years in working in the forensic analysis of recordings and language and have particular expertise and experience in the transcription of poor quality recordings.
I am a published, award-winning writer, and am also an experienced transcriber(over 30 years) and can handle all accents and dialects of English, and non-native speaker English. I can also enhance poor quality recordings if required so can handle poor quality tracks or tapes. I can provide evidential, true verbatim or summary transcripts as required. I have proven expertise in transcribing recordings which others have given up on.
Experienced translator DE > EN, FR > EN.
Very broad professional experience - legal, law enforcement, scientific, veterinary and medical,education, post-conflict capacity building, human rights, travel, literature and art.
I am very conscientious about following clients' instructions and meeting deadlines.
I am flexible about hours worked and happy to accept instructions for urgent work.
International practice (forensic advisor), familiar with other legal and educational systems.
Strong teaching, mentor, research and publication record. Able to work with very limited resources, skilled at obtaining local help and co-operation.
I have an honours degree in French, an MA in the Philsophy of Science and a PhD in Linguistics.

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