Eric Wambua

About Eric Wambua

As a Certified Electronic Transcriptionist (CET), Certified Deposition Reporter (CDR), and Certified Electronic Reporter (CER) through the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT), I bring over 7 years of industry experience as a dedicated, full-time Legal Transcriptionist. I currently partner with leading organizations including AlphaSights, DCLS, and VIQ Solutions, providing high-quality transcription and captioning services across diverse sectors.My expertise spans a wide array of file types, including legal (hearings, trials, depositions), medical, academic research, marketing, institutional documentation, business development, product strategy, and more. I am well-versed in multiple transcription formats, including Clean Read, Clean Up Legal, Special Clean Read, Verbatim, Verbatim Light, Smooth Verbatim, Strict Verbatim, Modified Verbatim, and Special Verbatim, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client-specific formatting standards.I am recognized for my strong work ethic, attention to detail, and unwavering professionalism. I work independently with minimal supervision and consistently deliver timely, precise, and confidential outputs. My core strengths include being:Time-conscious and client-focusedA fast and adaptable learnerCommitted to protecting client confidentiality and intellectual propertyDependable in adhering to legal and contractual guidelinesI am open to new transcription and captioning contracts and welcome opportunities to collaborate with forward-thinking organizations. I’m ready to align with your onboarding processes, whether that involves style guideline reviews, testing, or background verifications.Let’s connect if you’re looking for a certified, reliable, and experienced transcription professional.

Experience

1. Legal Transcriptionist

   Viq Solutions

   Oct 2018 — Present · NY, US

   Successfully transcribed over legal proceedings including depositions, hearings, trials, and sworn statementsMaintained 99%+ accuracy in legal transcripts through meticulous proofreading and style guide adherenceDemonstrated deep expertise in insurance claims cases by transcribing testimonies from adjusters, attorneys, and field officersRecognized for consistently meeting or beating tight turnaround times, even for urgent priority filesPlayed a key role in enhancing transcript readability through expert formatting, paragraphing, and researchTranscribe complex legal audio using Express Scribe and FTR software into formatted, client-ready documentsProofread and edit transcripts for grammar, legal terminology, and punctuationResearch unfamiliar names, locations, or case references to ensure transcript accuracyApply federal, state, and client-specific transcription guidelines with precisionCommunicate effectively with project managers and colleagues on transcript quality and formatting issuesPrioritize and handle multiple assignments with varying deadlines, including expedited files

Education

• Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)

  bachelor procurement and contract management, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management

  2019 — 2022

• University of Kentucky

  Master of Science in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management