Experience

Magnum Group Inc.

• United States
• Translation and Localization
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • May 2013 - Present

  We are a full service multilingual communication company with a global network of professional linguists, subject matter experts, designers, voice talent and localization and multimedia engineers in over 65 countries. We take your voice across cultures and make sure that your message is universally understood, in print, digital, video and on the web. We work closely with our clients to understand their requirements and target audience. Project planing and open active participation with our customers in the early stages of engagement allows us to select the right team, the most efficient tools to meet and often exceed expectations. We get it right the first time! Magnum applies a consultative approach that includes determining how materials should be adapted for the target audience, locale and culture by working with professional translators, editors and subject matter experts to produce translations that read as if they had been produced in the native language of your audience. We also perform a multi-step approval process with the client in‐country review teams to ensure that all terminology and stylistic preferences have been considered and incorporated. By facilitating communication and working closely with designated reviewers, we are able to produce materials relevant for the target audience. At Magnum, every step is managed by the right blend of professionals so you get the polished results that complement your renowned materials. Magnum provides end-to-end solutions with technology that supports the art of translation and the science of localization. We work closely with you providing linguistic and cultural expertise to ensure that the project proceeds swiftly, Magnum Group creates a dedicated team headed by a senior project manager, professional linguist, and localization engineers to maintain close communication throughout the various steps of the translation process and beyond. Show less



A Small World Translation & Localization Corp.

• Princeton NJ

• Founder

  • Oct 2010 - May 2013

  A Small World translations & Localization Corp. is redefining the way translation services are managed and delivered in our industry. By replacing the task-oriented, client-vendor model with an integrated partnership that lasts throughout the translation supply chain, A Small World provides clients with flexible, unique translation solutions that are predictable, scalable, and measurable, and result in increased global sales of their products and services. Translation and localization projects are complex undertakings. To be successful, multiple activities need to be included and tightly integrated. A Small World provides a range of language-related functional services designed to help you address specific aspects of translation and localization and to ensure success. Show less



Telelingua International

• Belgium
• Translation and Localization
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP Operations N.A.

  • Jul 2003 - Oct 2010

  They help companies bring their products to world markets; translation services, globalization consulting and multilingual content management and aggregation. I performed as senior operations and production executive, responsible for all production, technical and pre-sales activities providing support to house accounts and sales operations in USA. They help companies bring their products to world markets; translation services, globalization consulting and multilingual content management and aggregation. I performed as senior operations and production executive, responsible for all production, technical and pre-sales activities providing support to house accounts and sales operations in USA.



Fiera Group, Inc.

• CIO- Vice President of Technology

  • Aug 2000 - Jun 2003

  Served as Senior Technology Executive for a pure-play company that enabled the sale of brand-name consumer goods from manufacturers and suppliers in many industries through both company-owned and third party business through diversified sales channels into Latin America. Tasked with designing, aligning, developing and implementing the technology platform for rapid deployment of pan-regional infrastructure to support two wholly owned subsidiaries: Fiera Group and LSI (Logistics Systems International, LLC). Established strategic alliances to form seamless, integrated vertical solution and made significant contribution to acquisition of funding. Created strategic planning group to take ownership of IT development efforts and 18-month Business Plan to assess new business opportunities for commerce enabling capabilities, logistics, air transport and delivery services while leveraging our technological capabilities. Show less



InSage.com

• Managing Director

  • Mar 2000 - Aug 2000

  Was responsible for developing comprehensive strategic and operational plan for integration of three companies: Planet Access Networks (Software development), WordHouse and Bureau of Translation Services. Served as direct advisor to CEO and COO in areas related to Mergers and Acquisition with a strong emphasis in the integration of technology for three entities. Merged four companies to establish cohesive vision in addition to preparing and documenting development and production methodologies for all three-business units. Identified commonalities and overlap between companies and streamlined efficiencies for the common purpose of developing first Multi Lingual Web development methodology and Best practices. Show less



Berlitz Corporation

• United States
• Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Worldwide Technology Development

  • Sep 1997 - Mar 2000

  Performed as corporate systems architect for worldwide operations, reporting directly to the EVP of technology for Worldwide Technology Development. Held critical role charged with developing policy and strategic direction of company. Actively designed and managed corporate systems infrastructure, communications network and connectivity requirements necessary to support technology for this multi-national corporation. Also managed corporate web site, Intra and Extranets, eCommerce initiative and inventory management systems for publishing division. Show less

• Director of Operations South East Asia

  • Jun 1997 - Sep 1997

  Performed as Director of Operations, regional management and P&L of Software localization HUB and language resource centers throughout Asia. Collaborated with general and local management to increase production, profits and revenues in region and ensure quality assurance of final product. Worked closely with production staff to motivate and ensure optimal productivity was maintained. Managed Quality Assurance for out of country proposals and projects and integrated technology solutions to produce savings for division. Played integral role in development of training programs for production personnel. Managed production costs, interfaced with other directors of operations and provided necessary support to sales and marketing in pre-sale planning, estimating and scheduling. Show less

• Director of Production, Thailand

  • Feb 1996 - Jun 1997

  Led coordination of local management to increase profits and revenues in the Kingdom of Thailand. Re-structured organization to ensure high quality, on-budget, on-time final product to customers. Worked with sales force to stabilize and generate new major accounts while managing production staff to maximize productivity. Contributed to training efforts provided to new production personnel. .



Berlitz Translation Services / GlobalNet Chile

• Director of Production and Operations

  • Sep 1993 - Feb 1996

  Held responsibility for ensuring high quality, on time, on budget, software and technical document localization into Latin American Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese. Worked to maximize customer satisfaction among existing customers and increase repeat business by delivering superior product and broad list of services. Collaborated with sales force to develop new local and international accounts while managing direct and indirect production costs, staff, and increase productivity. Launched new services; DTP, HTML and Graphics editing capabilities Launched 6 satellite Language Resource Centers in Latin America: México, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela and Puerto Rico. Enabled virtual teams from around the region to work and collaborate on projects by establishing workflow and portal that reduced production and communication cost while increasing performance and overall quality. Show less



Microsoft

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Network Business Unit

  • Dec 1990 - Sep 1993

  Helped launch Microsoft in Chile, with small team of senior executives which included Orlando Ayala, Mauro Muratorio & Arturo Alba.

• Technical Product Manager

  • Jul 1983 - Dec 1991

  Product Manager for MS SQL and Communications server