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LOCALIZATION EDITOR

Professional Summary

Deadline-focused Project Manager with broad skill range, professional, detail-oriented, and motivated to drive projects from start to finish.

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Work History

Localization EditorAugust 2010 to Current
Company Name - City, State

Nintendo of America and Big Fish Games.
Own the localization process for 100+ Big Fish Games; modify new and existing data for gaming hardware or software to make it accessible, usable and culturally suitable to Brazil, perform multi-layered processes using programming expertise and linguistic/cultural knowledge; manage website and technical aspects, interfacing with Product Management, Marketing, Engineering and Testing, including timely implementation and delivery of project deliverables.
Translate all of the Nintendo 3DS System applications and games as well as the product shopping site, and merchant dashboard, overseeing the overall product and site quality for Nintendo 3DS Brazil.
Established compatibility with third party software products by localizing and testing for modification and integration.
Coordinated with systems partners to finalize localization and confirm requirements.
Provided continued maintenance and development of bug fixes and patch sets for existing web applications.
Implemented company policies, technical procedures and standards for preserving the integrity and security of data, reports and access.
Organized and created game launch schedules for game release coordinator and QA team, supervising the progress of projects from production to post production.
Consistently met deadlines and requirements for all production work orders.
Trained junior members of localization team regarding testing, localization and product development and launch.

Bilingual RealtorJuly 2001 to February 2007
Company Name - City, State

Directed the design, permitting, agency coordination, and management of various projects, including overseeing site conceptual design, civil design management, government agency coordination, sub-contractor supervision, construction administration, facility analysis, graphical design coordination, presentations, comprehensive plan amendments, contracts, workforce, and payment of services; coordinated civil, roadway, drainage, and structural engineering design and agency approvals.
Represented and accompanied clients, advertised and marketed properties, generated listings, prepared and organized legal documents, negotiated, facilitated and managed real estate transactions.

Bilingual Lead Office ManagerJanuary 1999 to January 2001
Company Name - City, State

Provided executive administrative support to the General Manager on various administrative tasks including Union Payroll, records retention, A/R, A/P, database creation and maintenance, data standardization templates, functional reports, plant production analysis; managed office operations, invoice processing, data entry, file management, mail outs, promotions, supplies, meetings, events on and off site, client services, files and databases, transactions to journals, general ledger, expense reports, and general bookkeeping functions.

Bilingual Restaurant ManagerJanuary 1997 to January 1999
Company Name - City, State

Oversaw the complex operations for restaurants with a turnover of over 1M and up to 50 staff; planned and worked to budgets, maximizing profits; recruited, trained and developed staff, coordinated staff scheduling and quotas; and oversaw payroll; organized and ordered stock, equipment, and supplies; maintained building appeal, cleanliness and security; complied with company policies, regulations, procedures, ethics, as well as health department hygiene standards, ensuring quality and customer service at all times; devised and marketed promotional campaigns; prepared reports and other performance analysis documentation.
Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
Skillfully interacted with external vendors to obtain the best quality in pricing and product.
Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, including completion of the proper paperwork for new hires and terminations.
Purchased adequate quantities of necessary restaurant items, including food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
Reduced labor costs by 30 percent while maintaining excellent service and profit levels.

Shipping/Distribution ManagerJanuary 1993 to January 1995
Company Name - City, State

Directed the complex operations of the logistics division and managed the receiving of incoming raw materials as well as the canning, labeling, inventory, warehousing, and distribution of the finished product; supervised and monitored national and international shipments, shipping and distribution contracts, freight forwarding, routes, and timeliness; worked closely with various executives from different parts of the world to ensure that products reached the right market at a low cost and optimal time.
Achieved a 95% on-time shipment rate.
Reported carrier-performance metrics and monthly costs reports to executive team.
Supervised material flow, storage and global order fulfillment.
Reduced operating budget by 30 % and misships to less than 1% by implementing new policies and procedures.
Maintained accurate stock records and schedules.
Picked products for specific routes according to pick sheets.
Forecasted manpower requirements based on daily workload and company targets.
Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies.
Conducted monthly inventories of materials on the work floor.
Picked up incoming stock and delivered materials to designated locations.
Divided cargo received by account number and intended location.
Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
Enforced the on-time shipment of products to create exceptional customer experiences.
Drafted budgets, monitored warehouse costs and reduced expenses when possible.

Lead Bilingual ReceptionistJanuary 1991 to January 1993
Company Name - City, State

Bilingual AssistantJanuary 1988 to January 1991
Company Name - City

ESL TeacherJanuary 1987 to January 1991
Company Name - City, State

Education

University of Washinton2010City, State
Master of Arts: Cultural Studies

University of Washington1997City, State
Bachelor of Arts: Comparative International Studies

Instituto Toledo de Ensino, Faculdade de Direito1991City
Law

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Degrees

Master of Arts : Cultural Studies
Bachelor of Arts : Comparative International Studies
Law