Hazel Aquino
Baguio City,BEN
Summary
Seasoned Oral History Professional with over 20 years of experience specializing in the preservation of historical narratives for world-class academic institutions and museums. Expert in The Chicago Manual of Style and AP Style applications for complex interviews, biographies, and archival records. Proven track record of delivering high-fidelity research support for organizations including Harvard, MIT, and the Smithsonian.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Contractor / Senior Editor
Audio Transcription Center
Boston, Massachusetts
01.2017 - Current
- Lead editor for high-stakes oral history projects, health research interviews, and court hearings.
- Provide meticulous quality assurance for academic lectures and marketing research, ensuring 100% accuracy for university archives.
Freelance Senior Transcriptionist & Editor
SpeechPad
San Francisco, California
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Hand-selected for elite "Special Teams," including Reviewer, Rush, Verbatim, and Spot-Check roles.
- Edited complex podcasts and webinars, transforming raw audio into polished, searchable research assets.
Senior Quality Analyst
Cabbage Tree Solutions
India
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Delivered client-ready transcripts for scientific webinars, conference calls, and research interviews.
- Developed five-minute diagnostic samples used to secure new enterprise-level contracts.
Medical Transcriptionist / Quality Analyst II
Greater Transcription Solutions
Philippines
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Managed and proofread the output of a 10-person transcription team, specializing in orthopedics, radiology, ophthalmology, and cardiology.
- Led a specialized "Test Exam" team that successfully secured new clinical clients through superior performance benchmarks.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (With Honors) -
University of Baguio
PhilippinesBachelor of Arts in Biology - undefined
University of the Philippines
Baguio, PhilippinesSkills
- Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office 365, GoldWave, Start-Stop OmniVersal, Express Scribe Pro, Audacity, WavePad, Prism Video Converter
- Security & Compliance: HIPAA-compliant workstation with fingerprint sensor technology and secure FTP (Dropbox/Hightail) protocols
- Hardware: Dual Dell/Asus systems with Windows 11/10, VEC Infinity IN-USB-2 Foot Pedal, Audio-Technica ATH-M30x headphones, and full power redundancy (UPS/Generator)
Certification
Licensed Nurse & Certified Medical Transcriptionist (National Certificate II).
Timeline
Independent Contractor / Senior Editor
Audio Transcription Center
01.2017 - Current
Freelance Senior Transcriptionist & Editor
SpeechPad
01.2016 - 01.2017
Senior Quality Analyst
Cabbage Tree Solutions
01.2011 - 01.2016
Medical Transcriptionist / Quality Analyst II
Greater Transcription Solutions
01.2009 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts in Biology - undefined
University of the Philippines
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (With Honors) -
University of Baguio
Awards
Notable Awards: 6-semester Academic/University Scholar (2004-2007); recipient of "Outstanding Student Nurse in Clinical Performance".
Core Competencies
- Archival Standards: Expert in transcribing and editing oral histories with strict adherence to client-specific style guides, The Chicago Manual of Style, HIPAA Compliance, Data Privacy in Research, Institutional Review Board (IRB) standards, and scholarly and legal transcription.
- Primary Research: Extensive experience in researching biographical verification, performing historical context research, and verifying historical dates for museum-grade documentation.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced user of specialized audio/video restoration and transcription software (StartStop Omniversal, Audacity, FTW) and HIPAA-compliant data security protocols.
- Subject Matter & Specialized Expertise: Extensive knowledge in medical (Licensed Nurse), legal, and scientific domains, ensuring precise documentation of specialized content. Skilled in multi-speaker authentication, phonetic transcription, vernacular and dialect comprehension, and accurate use of medical and scientific terminology.
Select Client List & Institutional Impact
- Ivy League & Research Universities: Harvard University, MIT, UC Berkeley Oral History Center, Columbia Center for Oral History Research, Stanford Historical Society.
- Museums & Libraries: Smithsonian Museum, New York Public Library, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Brooklyn Historical Society, NASA.
- Academic & Media Organizations: American Academy of Arts and Sciences, StoryCorps, Science AAAS, ESPN, SeekingAlpha.