Joh-Lize Viljoen
Senior Localization Typesetter at Tapas Media- Claim this Profile
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Jade Law
Joh-Lize Viljoen is a talented and detail-oriented Typesetter as well as a compassionate and comprehensive senior resource for the team. In working with them over the years, I have always appreciated their diligence and thorough review of projects. Joh-Lize was proactive in creating and updating resources for new hires and guiding junior members of their team, while also maintaining an excellent track record of their design work. While attending meetings, Joh-Lize had a great attitude and a positive outlook on team goals and projects for future improvements. I would absolutely recommend Joh-Lize to be part of a team both as an individual contributor and a fantastic team player who heavily contributes to overall skill and joy.
Jade Law
Joh-Lize Viljoen is a talented and detail-oriented Typesetter as well as a compassionate and comprehensive senior resource for the team. In working with them over the years, I have always appreciated their diligence and thorough review of projects. Joh-Lize was proactive in creating and updating resources for new hires and guiding junior members of their team, while also maintaining an excellent track record of their design work. While attending meetings, Joh-Lize had a great attitude and a positive outlook on team goals and projects for future improvements. I would absolutely recommend Joh-Lize to be part of a team both as an individual contributor and a fantastic team player who heavily contributes to overall skill and joy.
Jade Law
Joh-Lize Viljoen is a talented and detail-oriented Typesetter as well as a compassionate and comprehensive senior resource for the team. In working with them over the years, I have always appreciated their diligence and thorough review of projects. Joh-Lize was proactive in creating and updating resources for new hires and guiding junior members of their team, while also maintaining an excellent track record of their design work. While attending meetings, Joh-Lize had a great attitude and a positive outlook on team goals and projects for future improvements. I would absolutely recommend Joh-Lize to be part of a team both as an individual contributor and a fantastic team player who heavily contributes to overall skill and joy.
Jade Law
Joh-Lize Viljoen is a talented and detail-oriented Typesetter as well as a compassionate and comprehensive senior resource for the team. In working with them over the years, I have always appreciated their diligence and thorough review of projects. Joh-Lize was proactive in creating and updating resources for new hires and guiding junior members of their team, while also maintaining an excellent track record of their design work. While attending meetings, Joh-Lize had a great attitude and a positive outlook on team goals and projects for future improvements. I would absolutely recommend Joh-Lize to be part of a team both as an individual contributor and a fantastic team player who heavily contributes to overall skill and joy.
Experience
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Tapas Media
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Localization Typesetter
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Jan 2021 - Present
Senior typesetter for localization tasked with typesetting high-profile comics from foreign countries for an English-speaking/western audience. Other responsibilities include: helping other freelancers with duties pertaining to typesetting and the workflow thereof, mentoring new hires, create feedback and giving critique to other freelancers about their work and creating items to better the workflow and assist fellow freelancers/contractors.
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Localization Typesetter
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Nov 2019 - Dec 2020
Typesetting for localization of comics/webtoons from Korea, China and Japan into English for Western demographics.
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Glocalize Inc.
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South Korea
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Translation and Localization
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1 - 100 Employee
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DTP
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Feb 2022 - Present
Freelance Typesetter working on webtoons of various genres. Freelance Typesetter working on webtoons of various genres.
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Self Employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Illustrator
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Jan 2010 - Present
Improving skills in drawing digitally while taking Digital Art Commissions online. Improving skills in drawing digitally while taking Digital Art Commissions online.
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Self-employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Webcomic Artist
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Jul 2010 - Feb 2019
Creator and Illustrator for the online comic 'White Space'. Supported by fans via Patreon Creator and Illustrator for the online comic 'White Space'. Supported by fans via Patreon
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Receptionist
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Nov 2015 - Dec 2015
Temporary receptionist for an accounting firm, working the telephone switchboards, cashier work and client service work. Temporary receptionist for an accounting firm, working the telephone switchboards, cashier work and client service work.
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ACM Gold and Forex Trading
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South Africa
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Video Editor
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Aug 2012 - Oct 2013
Creating and editing audio visual lessons and content to help educate people on forex trading and exchange. The course, UFG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFQg3NTE5Fo Creating and editing audio visual lessons and content to help educate people on forex trading and exchange. The course, UFG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFQg3NTE5Fo
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Education
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2009 - 2012
Open Window
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Visual Communication -
1996 - 2008
Vryburg Junior University
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