I am a detail-oriented editor, proofreader, and transcriptionist with 15+ years of experience supporting academic, educational, and professional projects. I have extensive experience transcribing and editing research interviews for graduate students and faculty, ensuring accuracy, clarity, speaker attribution, and contextual fidelity. I am skilled in reviewing and correcting automated transcripts, applying precise timestamps, and delivering publication-ready text under tight deadlines. I am known for my active listening skills, language precision, and strict adherence to confidentiality standards.

Nichole Nicolas

I am a detail-oriented editor, proofreader, and transcriptionist with 15+ years of experience supporting academic, educational, and professional projects. I have extensive experience transcribing and editing research interviews for graduate students and faculty, ensuring accuracy, clarity, speaker attribution, and contextual fidelity. I am skilled in reviewing and correcting automated transcripts, applying precise timestamps, and delivering publication-ready text under tight deadlines. I am known for my active listening skills, language precision, and strict adherence to confidentiality standards.

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I am a detail-oriented editor, proofreader, and transcriptionist with 15+ years of experience supporting academic, educational, and professional projects. I have extensive experience transcribing and editing research interviews for graduate students and faculty, ensuring accuracy, clarity, speaker attribution, and contextual fidelity. I am skilled in reviewing and correcting automated transcripts, applying precise timestamps, and delivering publication-ready text under tight deadlines.

I am known for my active listening skills, language precision, and strict adherence to confidentiality standards.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Editor, Proofreader, & Transcriptionist at Independent/Contract/Prosetic Edits
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2020
Proofread educational, academic, and professional content for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and consistency. Transcribed and edited audio-recorded research interviews for graduate students and university faculty, producing clear, accurate, and well-structured transcripts for academic analysis and publication. Labeled speakers, applied precise timestamps, and ensured contextual accuracy across complex, multi-speaker recordings. Edited and proofread transcripts and written materials for grammar, punctuation, clarity, and consistency while preserving speaker intent and nuance. Reviewed and corrected automated or draft transcripts to improve accuracy, readability, and usability. Conducted side-by-side comparisons of source audio, transcripts, PDFs, and formatted text to ensure alignment across versions. Applied established style guides (APA, MLA, Chicago, AP) and formatting standards consistently across large volumes of content. Managed high-volume, deadline-driven workloads independentl
Grants Management Analyst/Program Operations Consultant at Various Organizations
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2026
Reviewed complex written materials, applications, and reports for compliance, accuracy, and alignment with requirements. Applied structured evaluation criteria to assess clarity, logic, and completeness of content. Identified errors, inconsistencies, and gaps requiring revision or clarification. Supported quality assurance processes across multiple concurrent workstreams.
Grant Reviewer & Team Lead at U.S. Department of Education (TRIO & Charter Schools)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2018
Reviewed federal grant applications for clarity, feasibility, and adherence to published criteria. Applied standardized scoring rubrics and guidelines consistently across high volumes of submissions. Served as Team Lead, supporting calibration and quality control among reviewers.

Education

Ph.D. at University of Maryland, College Park
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Mass Media Arts at Hampton University, Virginia
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026

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Industry Experience

Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment