Bio

Nothing brings me more joy than seeing timeless pieces of media enjoyed by even more people all around the world--especially when the translation and localization are brilliantly crafted, expertly managed, and produced under budget. Here's just a sample of what I can bring to your next localization project: Passion for Project Management & Localization ・4+ years experience as Localization Project Manager, with 2 years experience as assistant to Localization Project Managers ・Proactive involvement in all stages of localization project workflow, from project approval to LQA and submission ・Passion extends to volunteer activities: 4+ years as Show Director for costume competition drawing 150+ competitors and 4500+ audience members Prowess in Accurate and Creative Translation & Localization ・7+ years experience translating, editing, and localizing entertainment media ・Work showcased on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and more ・Praised in industry media outlets for localization quality across numerous projects Dedication to Professional Development ・Master's Degree in Translation from Kent State University ・Formal graduate-level training in medical, economic, diplomatic, legal, and technical translation ・ATA Member on the editorial board of the Japanese Language Division ・18 months lived in Japan Technical Skill & Engineering Solution Design ・Innovated new localization workflow systems to manage the contents of numerous 2 mil+ JPC character projects ・Skilled with Adobe Creative Suite, SDL Trados, MemoQ, and Aegisub ・Background in IT and computer repair (Mac & PC) ・Trained in HTML, CSS; Self-taught in Python, XML ・140 WPM typing speed