Paul Evans
Manager of Global Language Operations, Nickelodeon at ViacomCBS- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Polish Limited working proficiency
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Experience
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ViacomCBS
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United States
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Entertainment
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager of Global Language Operations, Nickelodeon
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Sep 2019 - Present
ViacomCBS delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry’s most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. Driven by iconic consumer brands, its portfolio includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, CBS All Access, Pluto TV, and Simon & Schuster, among others. As the Manager of Global Language Operations, I take full responsibility for skillfully handling and supervising the day-to-day linear and non-linear localization work for respective ViacomCBS client groups and other LOB, focusing on dubbing and subtitling for Nickelodeon. I exhibit an exceptional ability in managing a team of eight language coordinators in performing all linear and non-linear localization work for 35+ languages.Key Accomplishments:• Serve as the first point of contact for channel managers, programming, and brand teams for all localization-related queries. Display skill in identifying issues and creating solutions to optimize the localization workflow.• Spearhead in efficiently managing budgets on behalf of brand teams for specific ViacomCBS franchises. Ensure budgetary adherence for project-based as well as general localization program spend.• In-charge of planning, work assignment, and priority settings for a group of coordinators. Ensure pertinent information is communicated and understood throughout the global team and relevant stakeholders. • Lead in defining the best localization strategy that guarantees the most effective and efficient launch of Nickelodeon experience in all languages. Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop localization strategy while establishing and ensuring high-quality localization standards.
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SDI Media
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United States
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Translation and Localization
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700 & Above Employee
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International Production Team Leader
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2019
SDI Media is the world’s leading localization provider of dubbing, subtitling, and media services, utilizing the largest owned and operated network of recording studios worldwide. During my tenure as the International Production Team Leader, I established an outstanding skill in managing localization projects for key content partners, which includes multi-language dubbing projects, CC/SDH/HOH creation, and metadata management. Planning and monitoring production budgets, schedules, and turnarounds.Key Accomplishments:• Highly recognized for successfully handling numerous high profile clients within the entertainment industry.• Was responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality content while maintaining strong relationships between content partners and vendors.• Proven excellent ability in continuously influencing team members to design and build for global, effectively applying localization best practices. Establish, optimize, and manage localization methodologies to enable truly localized content in all languages.• Performed other tasks such as managing monthly forecasts, financial statuses of projects, and production reports
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CLIPATIZE
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Poland
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Marketing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Shooting Producer/Director
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Sep 2014 - Aug 2015
CLIPATIZE is a B2B content and digital agency specialized in explaining complex products and services. Throughout my career as a Freelance Shooting Producer/Director, I was in-charge of consistently creating concepts and managing productions from inception to delivery. I also lead the production scheduling, inventory/cost management, and coordination of the daily/weekly production planning meetings.Key Accomplishments:• Managed both in-house staff and external crew while directing projects through all phases of production, including development, pre-production, production/shooting, post-production, and finishing/delivery.• Applied a perspective of equity in developing and producing video content, staying current on the evolving ways that content can support and promote diversity, inclusion, and equity.• Contributed strategic vision that improves processes, refines aesthetics, and delivers outstanding videos on budget and on time. Led the implementation of changes that make the production better and more efficient.• Served as the primary client contact, providing expertise and guidance in pre-production, as well as managing expectations throughout production.
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Production Coordinator
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Oct 2013 - Apr 2014
Perform is the complete sports content provider that helps boost fans’ experience of sport at every touchpoint; from initial information and data collection, through analytics and productization, to their multi-channel distribution. Being a Production Coordinator, I am responsible for handling and coordinating a live broadcast of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL). I also manage production activities to meet the requirements for safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.Key Accomplishments:• Managed the crew and equipment from third party suppliers while constantly providing oversight, monitoring performance, and compliance to policies.• Directed the day-to-day workflows between internal teams and external vendors to execute creative concepts into deliverables. Monitored process operations to maximize production rates while meeting quality targets.• Took responsibility for competently troubleshooting all production problems immediately, and initiative to research and resolve all issues.• Gathered all requirements, created the project work plan, and produced the deliverable to effectively reach the target audience.
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BBC
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Online Producer
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Feb 2012 - Jul 2013
BBC is the world’s leading public service broadcaster creating distinctive, world-class programmes and content which inform, educate, and entertain millions of people in the UK and around the world. As an Online Producer, I demonstrated an excellent aptitude in producing and directing online news stories and sport-related content supplements. I also pioneered the development of several original contents for both BBC Sport and BBC Entertainment.Key Accomplishments:• Managed and edited news stories, photos, videos, and interactive content for BBC Sport and Entertainment.• Monitored newscasts, social media, and other news sources for trends and to distinguish newsworthy stories.• Effectively utilized working knowledge of multimedia explainers, data analysis and visualization, interactive design, charts and infographics, audience engagement, video, photography, and sound.• Led editorial decisions and experiments while managing a team of researchers, camera operators, and editors.
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ChannelFix.com, LLC
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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Online Content Producer
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Apr 2012 - Dec 2012
ChannelFix is creating a system that offers a new approach to content development and on-line viewing of high quality, creative video. During my tenure as an Online Content Producer, I was acknowledged for successfully producing and directing a high-quality digital content while shooting internationally in the Philippines.Key Accomplishments:• Headed the coordination of all aspects of video, audio and photo production, corporate standards, and legal processes from the initial shoot request through final post-production, delivery, and archiving.• Establish exceptional ability in ensuring accuracy, correctness, and consistency in all communications and documentation.• Actively participated in researching and developing new ideas while constantly remaining budget-conscious.• Was fully responsible for managing a crew and talent while expertly editing to tight deadlines using FCP.
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Assistant Producer
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Feb 2011 - Apr 2012
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Bigfoot Entertainment
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Producer
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Mar 2010 - Dec 2010
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BBC
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Development Researcher
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May 2009 - Sep 2009
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MUTV LIMITED
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Producer / Researcher
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Jan 2009 - May 2009
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BBC
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Production Assistant
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Sep 2007 - Jun 2008
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Education
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University of Lincoln
BA (Hons) Media Production