Simon Biar

Experience

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  TranscribeMe

  May 2018 - Jan 2020

  General Transcriptionist

  Translated a variety of non-medical and non-legal audios and videos into text formats for companies, individuals and organizations.I made good use of transcription software such as Express Scribe and The FTW Transcriber to insert timestamps in the audios, as well as bookmarks for further reference.

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  HUGs Organization

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

  Volunteer Social Media Manager

  • Scheduled and published posts on the organization's website as well as other social media platforms.• Promoted content on social networks and monitored engagements such as comments and shares.• Identified customers’ needs and recommended new topics.

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  United States International University - Africa

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2020

  Work Study Student

  • Delivered an exceptional level of service to various USIU-Africa Students by listening to their concerns and providing technical support at the IT Software lab.• Set up projectors both in the Hardware and Software labs as well as disconnecting them after the lecturers were done teaching.• Maintained the general appearance and upkeep of the computer lab and equipment.• Performed office-related tasks such as printing, photocopying, scanning documents, and running errands around the campus. Show less

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  Upwork.com

  Jun 2020 - Feb 2025

  Freelance Writer

  I offered the following freelance services on Upwork;1. Social Media Content Creation. 2. Copywriting.3. Article & Blog Writing.4. Email Marketing. 5. Editing & Proofreading.6. Academic Writing & Research.

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  Altruistic Capital

  May 2022 - Jul 2022

  Content Creation and Marketing Specialist

  I got a contract at Altruistic Capital where I offered broad support for their diverse business activities;1- Content creation. I helped in co-creating social media marketing content based on pre-defined topics which are then posted on Instagram and LinkedIn. 2- Managed the captured leads. I used Mailerlite to build the captured leads' email list after the company has finished conducting some events on Eventbrite.3- Marketing strategy. I assisted the company by conducting research in other related business fields. In addition, I was in charge of the company's newsletter and other marketing materials.4- Video editing. I provided support with video editing by trimming, adding music, and developing the legend. Show less

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  Elevate AI

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Social Media Marketing Intern

  My role as a Social Media Marketing Intern involved working directly with the CMO to conduct the following responsibilities:- Represented MoodMe on social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and more).- Engaged with influencers and bloggers.- Monitored engagements such as comments, and shares from users on all the social media pages. - Helped plan and execute social media initiatives. - Performed basic graphic design work using Canva.