VICTOR FAVOUR

US English Linguist | Transcription & Word Alignment Specialist | Linguistic QA | MTPE

Highly skilled US English linguist and language-services professional specializing in transcription review, word alignment, timestamp verification, segmentation, speaker identification, proofreading, editing, MTPE, and linguistic quality assurance. Experienced in reviewing English-language audio and transcript content for accuracy, completeness, naturalness, contextual consistency, speaker attribution, and timing alignment. Strong understanding of US English grammar, vocabulary, punctuation, phonetics, spoken-language variation, and conversational context. Comfortable working with client-specific platforms and structured quality workflows, including multi-stage review, discrepancy identification, terminology consistency, and final linguistic validation. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail, dependable deadline management, clear communication, and consistent quality across remote language assignments.

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US English Linguist | Transcription Reviewer | LQA Specialist
Independent Language Services PracticeRemote
2021 — Present
  • Review US English audio recordings against transcripts to identify and correct transcription, wording, punctuation, segmentation, speaker-identification, and contextual accuracy issues
  • Perform structured word-level and timestamp alignment checks, ensuring spoken content corresponds accurately with transcript segments and timing information
  • Apply multi-stage linguistic QA covering accuracy, completeness, fluency, grammar, speaker attribution, segmentation, and consistency before final sign-off
  • Work independently within client instructions and quality guidelines while maintaining reliable turnaround, detailed issue tracking, and consistent communication throughout remote assignments
English Linguist & Transcription & Localization Reviewer
TranslatedRemote
2019 — 2021
  • Reviewed English-language content for linguistic accuracy, naturalness, terminology consistency, punctuation, and contextual meaning across translation and localization workflows
  • Performed detailed proofreading and MTPE on machine-generated English content, correcting grammatical, semantic, stylistic, and contextual errors
  • Compared source audio/content with linguistic output to identify omissions, additions, mistranscriptions, speaker inconsistencies, and segmentation problems
  • Maintained structured quality checks across accuracy, fluency, consistency, and formatting, supporting dependable delivery against project specifications
Freelance Linguist & Language Quality & AI Data Reviewer
RWSRemote
2018 — 2019
  • Supported language-data and localization workflows requiring careful review of English linguistic content, terminology, contextual meaning, and user-facing language
  • Evaluated language outputs against project-specific instructions and documented linguistic discrepancies using consistent error-identification and correction procedures
  • Performed proofreading, editing, and linguistic validation of language material while maintaining close attention to grammar, punctuation, consistency, and contextual intent
  • Adapted quickly to client-specific tools, guidelines, annotation requirements, and quality standards while maintaining organized workflow management and deadline discipline
English Linguist & Transcription, Interpretation & Quality Reviewer
LanguageLine SolutionRemote
2017 — 2018
  • Worked with English-language content requiring accurate comprehension of spoken communication, terminology, context, speaker intent, and linguistic nuance
  • Reviewed spoken-language material for clarity, grammatical accuracy, meaning preservation, and consistency between source communication and written output
  • Applied detailed listening and linguistic-analysis skills to distinguish speakers, identify unclear or incorrect language, and resolve contextual discrepancies
  • Maintained confidentiality, professional communication, and dependable turnaround while working with sensitive language content and structured client requirements
Projects
US English Audio & Transcript Alignment

Role: Linguistic Reviewer & Word Alignment Specialist

English MTPE & Linguistic QA Workflow

Role: English MTPE & Quality Reviewer

Spoken English Transcription Review

Role: Transcription & Audio Linguist

Skills
US English Linguistic ReviewTranscription ReviewWord AlignmentTimestamp VerificationLinguistic Quality AssuranceProofreadingEditingMachine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE)Audio Content ReviewTerminology ConsistencyQuality-Control ChecklistsClient-Specific QA GuidelinesRemote CollaborationDeadline ManagementEnglish Transcription ReviewAudio-to-Text VerificationTranscript CorrectionSegmentation & Boundary ReviewSpeaker IdentificationSpeaker Diarization ReviewTranscription Sign-OffLinguistic Quality Assurance (LQA)Proofreading & EditingMTPE Machine Translation Post-EditingContextual Accuracy AssessmentGrammar, Syntax & PunctuationSpoken English AnalysisPhonetic & Discourse AnalysisNaturalness & Fluency ReviewError Categorization & Annotation
Education
Master's Degree in Translation & Applied Linguistics
University of Maryland
2020 — 2022
Bachelor's Degree in English Language & Linguistics
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2016 — 2020
Languages
English (US)
English
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