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Nafisat Lawal

Nafisat Lawal

Translator
Tudun Wada,Kano

Summary

With over 4 years of experience translating a minimum of 3,000 words per day, I am a Hausa language specialist offering a comprehensive suite of services, including translation, transcription, subtitling, and content writing. My passion lies in bridging cultural and linguistic divides, and I am committed to providing high-quality work within deadlines. My expertise in marketing, media, and Literary translation , along with my commitment to clients' confidentiality and exceptional content writing, positions me well for success. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Hausa Translator

Papyrus Localization
01.2020 - Current
  • Remote
  • Provided media translation and subtiteling to Hausa-speaking audience
  • Translated over 20,000 words in the last two years
  • Maintained 98% accuracy in translation, adhering to clients' requirements.

Content Writer

Nafinsures.com
07.2021 - Current
  • Remote
  • Writing SEO optimized content that can rank on Google SERP
  • Have written over 1000 articles for different websites and businesses
  • Collaborated with bloggers to create a content writing business.

English Language Teacher

Community Science Secondary School
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • A private secondary school in Hausa community that teaches students fromto 18 years of age
  • Taught the English language to Junior 3 and senior 2 and 3 classes
  • Worked as the school's secretary
  • Coordinated debates and quizzes.

Education

Bachelor's - English Linguistics

Bayero University
Kano
04.2012 - 09.2016

Skills

  • LANGUAGES
  • Hausa
  • Native
  • English
  • Proficient
  • SKILLS
  • Time Management Translation
  • Subtitling Content Writing
  • PASSIONS
  • Language and Culture
  • Passionate about bridging cultural gaps
  • Through language translation
  • Reading
  • Enjoys reading stories on Wattpad and other websites/apps
  • Project Coordination
  • Social Media Platforms

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Reading

Reading is my favorite past time. I read English stories everyday on the Wattpad platform, and my favorite genres are supernatural, romance, and adventure.

Timeline

Content Writer

Nafinsures.com
07.2021 - Current

Hausa Translator

Papyrus Localization
01.2020 - Current

Bachelor's - English Linguistics

Bayero University
04.2012 - 09.2016

English Language Teacher

Community Science Secondary School
01.2011 - 01.2016
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