Position: localization manager
Category: Other
English level: fluent
Years of experience: 10


Managed the localization of various deliverables including PR, marketing, SMM copy, website content, user interface texts, email newsletters, blog articles, etc. into over 20 languages for regional markets at Novakid.
Worked across multiple culturally diverse internal teams (Sales, Marketing, SMM, etc.) and helped prepare new region launches.
Scoped projects and tasks, identified and fixed potential issues, ensured timely delivery, cultural adaptation, and consistency in terminology. 
Conducted Localization Quality Assurance and troubleshooting, and streamlined and optimized localization processes.
Optimized lockits for localization, processed and organized files in CAT-tools, and prepared quotes.
Managed localization workflows for several top-grossing mobile and cross-platform games as a Localisation Manager at Game Insight and also as a Localisation PM at Inlingo, for clients like MYTONA, Twice Circled, TapNation, Top Hat Studios, etc.
Evaluated project timelines and budgets, ensuring high margins, and put together teams of translators and editors.
Managed query cycles, and ensured consistency and adherence to style guides and client requests.
Handled administration in translation management software including preparing quotations and invoicing, and prepared weekly and monthly reports.
Executed content strategy and recruited and oversaw a team of writers and editors to create and produce content for the GamiSoft educational game platform.
Communicated with vendors, tested and recruited linguists and LSPs, and handled various project-related administrative tasks. Helped develop, test, and implement a proprietary TMS integrated with memoQ and JIRA at Game Insight.
Proofread English translations, managed the localization of Nonfiction interactive series into English, Russian, Spanish, and Korean at NARR8.