Deborah Hong
Irvine,CA
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Localization Project Manager with extensive experience in coordinating, managing and delivering end-to-end international projects and launches for top enterprise clients. Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and proven track record of working agile and successfully collaborating with cross-functional teams, resulting in culturally-relevant and linguistically-appropriate content. Seeking to leverage honed skills and experiences to promote best practices and drive engagement within organizations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Localization Project Manager
Culture Flipper, Inc.
01.2020 - Current
- Oversee complex, end-to-end localization deliverables for top global entertainment streaming companies (Example: brought to market #1 streaming company's most watched series ever with 1.6 billion hours viewership)
- Monitor project progress, identify issues and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track, maintain accuracy and ensure timely deliverables
- Collaborate with cross-functional, international teams to define project scope, objectives and deliverables as well as in-country Language Managers to ensure alignment with stakeholder requirements and budget constraints
- Facilitate team conversations to improve collaboration and foster open dialogue to successfully create culturally-relevant and linguistically-appropriate content that effectively speaks to target market and end user
- Utilize project management tools such as Teamwork, Lucid and SmartCat to track project progress, identify and mitigate potential risks, resulting in project efficiency and profitability and communication tools such as Google, Zoom and Slack
Lead, English Editorial Team
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea
01.2008 - 01.2019
- Led team of editors responsible for drafting and submitting official written government documents (e.g. Foreign Minister and Ambassador speeches, Presidential correspondence, diplomatic presentations, legal documents and Foreign Ministry press releases)
- Sole editorial representative for Korea at Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conferences – inter-governmental forum for leaders of 21 countries to promote free trade throughout Asia-Pacific region.
Advertising Account Executive
BBDO
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Developed and implemented strategic advertising campaigns in Asia for leading global clients in food and beverage, beauty, automotive and healthcare industries
- Managed client relationships, serving as primary point of contact and ensuring client satisfaction by delivering projects on time and within budget
- Conducted market research and competitor analysis to identify key target audiences, allowing for creation of impactful advertising messages that were culturally relevant and linguistically-appropriate
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including creative, media and production teams, to ensure seamless execution of advertising and marketing campaigns.
Education
B.A. International Studies -
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05.2001
Skills
- Project Management
- Cultural Localization
- Strategic Thinking
- Collaboration
- Presentation
- Communication
- Global Mindset
- Attention to Detail
Languages
English (Native)
Korean (Fluent)
Spanish (Proficient)
Freelance Work
- Green Climate Fund (under the United Nations), Editorial Consultant
- Furmo DT (localization company based in South Korea), Editor & Proofreader
- GON Media (localization company based in South Korea), Editor & Proofreader
Certification
Licensed Real Estate Agent, California
Timeline
Lead Localization Project Manager
Culture Flipper, Inc.
01.2020 - Current
Lead, English Editorial Team
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea
01.2008 - 01.2019
Advertising Account Executive
BBDO
01.2006 - 01.2008
B.A. International Studies -
Johns Hopkins University