Hi, I’m Sonya M Goodman. I’m a detail-oriented professional with experience in QA, OSINT research, transcription, and ESL education. I excel at turning complex data into clear, client-ready reports and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve processes and outcomes. I bring a versatile background, including managing a barn and coordinating schedules and logistics. I’m passionate about continuous learning and delivering high-quality results even under tight deadlines.

Sonya M Goodman

Hi, I’m Sonya M Goodman. I’m a detail-oriented professional with experience in QA, OSINT research, transcription, and ESL education. I excel at turning complex data into clear, client-ready reports and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve processes and outcomes. I bring a versatile background, including managing a barn and coordinating schedules and logistics. I’m passionate about continuous learning and delivering high-quality results even under tight deadlines.

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Hi, I’m Sonya M Goodman. I’m a detail-oriented professional with experience in QA, OSINT research, transcription, and ESL education. I excel at turning complex data into clear, client-ready reports and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve processes and outcomes.
I bring a versatile background, including managing a barn and coordinating schedules and logistics. I’m passionate about continuous learning and delivering high-quality results even under tight deadlines.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior QA Specialist at Open Desk Inc
July 1, 2020 - Present
Edited over 16 reports per day to ensure accuracy of research and adherence to client requirements. Collaborated with OSINT researchers to provide ongoing feedback on research and reports. Communicated quality metrics to team leadership, highlighting consistency problems and production deficiencies. Implemented fixes to identified issues to increase productivity and workflow efficiency.
OSINT Research Specialist at Open Desk INC
July 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
Gathers open-source information from a wide array of platforms. Consolidates and analyzes information in reports to best address client objectives. Worked with management to implement the use of new platforms for gathering information, including international sources.
Freelance Transcriptionist at Rev
April 1, 2017 - July 1, 2020
Provides clients with detailed transcripts in a timely manner. Proofreads and edits AI-generated voice-to-text transcriptions for accuracy.
Kids and Teens ESL Teacher at EF Kids & Teens
April 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019
Delivered extracurricular English lessons to students aged 3 to 14, covering topics from basic greetings to complex grammatical structures in an engaging environment. Advised parents on suitable classes and promoted course enrollment for existing and prospective families.
Barn Manager at Heron Pond Farm
June 1, 2013 - June 1, 2015
Managed the Equestrian Barn, organized and administered medications and supplements, coordinated veterinary and farrier appointments, and handled financial transactions between boarders and property owners while maintaining the facility.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology at North Carolina State University - Raleigh, NC
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2016
TEFL Certification at TEFL Worldwide - Prague
January 1, 2017 - January 26, 2026

Qualifications

TEFL Certification
January 1, 2017 - January 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Agriculture & Mining, Other