Mubarak Usman Trader

Hausa-fluent language and AI-training specialist with a BSc (Hons) in Computer Engineering and professional experience spanning education, mentoring, information technology, business operations, field supervision, sales and procurement. Native command of Hausa and professional-level English, with deep understanding of Hausa-speaking communities, Nigerian culture and everyday, contextual language use. Practical experience in Hausa transcription, translation and language-content review, paired with a strong technical grounding and genuine interest in Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing and the development of AI systems for African languages.

Highly detail-oriented and analytical, skilled at following detailed guidelines, evaluating content for linguistic and cultural accuracy, identifying errors, and giving clear, constructive feedback, which suits Hausa language evaluation, data annotation, AI-response review and model-improvement work.

Supervisor at Smollan Nigeria (2025-08 – Present)

• Coordinated field operations and supervised a team engaged in customer and outlet visits, working to tight, recurring deadlines.
• Monitored performance against operational targets and followed up on identified gaps, managing competing priorities across multiple outlets.
• Maintained effective communication with field personnel and business stakeholders.
• Tracked assigned activities and provided accurate, timely reports to management.

IT Executive, Route to Market and Field Operations Support at Unilever Plc (2023-01 – 2024-12)

• Supported field sales and route-to-market data systems, managing and processing distribution and outlet performance data.
• Administered networks, databases and reporting systems, and helped implement improved processes for tracking distributor and sub-distributor partnership performance.
• Prepared and communicated operational and performance information for management review, working to reporting deadlines.
• Coordinated with commercial teams and business partners to support market coverage and execution.

IT Executive at Flex Films Africa Private Limited (2022-01 – 2023-12)

• Built and managed relationships with distributors, sub-distributors, outlets and other business partners to improve product availability and performance.
• Monitored outlet coverage, stock availability and distribution activities across the Northeast region, processing performance data from multiple territories.
• Conducted field visits, identified gaps affecting business performance and followed up with partners under time pressure.
• Prepared and presented execution and performance reports for management review against set deadlines.

Procurement Officer / Store Keeper at Apple & Pears (2021-12 – 2022-10)

• Managed procurement activities, supplier relationships and purchasing decisions based on business requirements.
• Monitored inventory and stock movement and maintained accurate records of goods received and issued.

Marketer, Sales and Customer Acquisition at FCMB (2020-12 – 2021-11)

• Acquired and engaged prospective customers for banking products and services.
• Built and maintained relationships with customers and identified needs to recommend appropriate solutions.
• Conducted customer follow-up and supported account acquisition toward sales targets.

Hausa Transcription & Language Specialist at GoTranscript

• Participated in Hausa transcription activities and worked with Hausa-language audio content.
• Applied strong Hausa language knowledge to accurately identify words, expressions, names and contextual meaning.
• Followed transcription requirements relating to accuracy, punctuation, formatting and speaker identification.
• Reviewed transcribed content carefully to identify errors and inconsistencies.
• Applied attention to linguistic detail when converting spoken Hausa into written text.
• Developed familiarity with digital transcription workflows and language-quality requirements.

Independent Hausa-English Transcription & Translation at Freelance / Remote

• Provided Hausa-English transcription and translation support for language content.
• Transcribed Hausa audio and converted spoken communication into clear written text.
• Reviewed Hausa text for grammar, spelling, clarity, natural expression and contextual accuracy.
• Evaluated meaning and context to ensure translations accurately reflected the original communication.
• Applied knowledge of Hausa culture and everyday expressions when reviewing language content.
• Used digital and online research tools to verify terminology and improve language accuracy.
• Maintained accuracy and consistency when working with language-sensitive information.

Student Scholarship & Opportunities Mentor at Independent / Community-Based Mentoring

• Mentor students and young people seeking scholarships, university admissions and educational opportunities.
• Provide guidance on application requirements, CV preparation, written statements and professional communication.
• Review application materials for clarity, accuracy, structure and presentation.
• Explain complex application information in accessible English and Hausa where appropriate.
• Help students from less-privileged backgrounds navigate digital application platforms.
• Develop and share educational guidance materials and structured resources.
• Adapt communication to different levels of understanding.
• Apply careful review and quality-control practices when checking documents and application information.
• Supported applicants who subsequently gained admission to institutions including China University of Petroleum, Beijing; Shanghai University; and the University of New Haven, USA.

BSc (Hons) in Computer Engineering – Cavendish University Uganda (2014-01 – 2018-12)