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RPR, CRR, CRC, CRI, B.S. Realtime Reporting
Embark on a journey with Anissa Nierenberger, a certified professional realtime trainer dedicated to enhancing reporters' skills with a dash of fun! From her fascination with typewriters as a young girl to pioneering the Dictionary Jumpstart software, Anissa's passion for steno has shaped her remarkable career.
With over three decades of experience, including captioning for major tech giants like Facebook and Amazon, Anissa has honed her expertise in the industry. Her acclaimed training program has empowered over 1700 stenographers to achieve their realtime goals and certifications, propelling their careers to new heights.
Discover Anissa's arsenal of tools, including her groundbreaking Dictionary Jumpstart program, featuring 10 modules and over 165,000 words designed to turbocharge your dictionary at an astonishing rate of 1,000 words per hour!
But Anissa's impact doesn't stop there. As the author of four books on shorthand techniques and the mastermind behind STENOphonatic, the world's first English and steno word-building card game, she continues to innovate and inspire, helping reporters across the globe elevate their skills and reach new professional heights. When you're ready to elevate your career, turn to Anissa Nierenberger—your trusted partner in success!
Anissa's extensive experience as a captioner for over 30 years includes:
Anissa is an entertaining and engaging national presenter. She has traveled to over 44 states and spoken on the subjects of realtime, captioning, dictionary building, and Dictionary Jumpstart along with being a frequent presenter at NCRA annual conventions.
Upcoming Speaking Engagements:
Did you know that simply editing a transcript differently can improve real time? Hundreds of people have benefitted from Anissa’s seminar, Terminate Transcript Turmoil and your team of reporters can benefit, too!
Your reporters can view Terminate Transcript Turmoil on their schedule and then schedule their personal half-hour with Anissa one-on-one where she’ll give them five real-time tips specific to their writing. Your team will walk away INSPIRED! Read more from Colorado firm owner, Judy Stevens, about how her team was inspired!