George Valko
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Insightful Project Manager dedicated to excellence in all facets of project delivery. Polished in implementing continuous enhancements and building and maintaining accurate project budgets. Focused and driven team player practiced in leading multiple simultaneous projects leveraging proven project management tools.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager/Dubbing Producer
BTI Studios/Iyuno Media Group
Los Angeles, CA
08.2019 - 06.2024
- Produce English dubbing of hit Japanese animated series.
- Manage international dubbing projects from bid to completion.
- Technical setup and delivery of audio and video files to vendors such as Netflix and Disney.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
Dubbing Operations
Netflix
Los Angeles, CA
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Manage hiring, recording, and tracking of localization projects.
- Tracking delivery and QC of multilingual dubbing projects.
- Updating and improving internal tracking tools.=
- Maintained an organized workflow by coordinating and scheduling recording sessions for voice actors, engineers, and other personnel.
- Collaborated closely with producers, writers, translators, editors, actors and other technical staff throughout the entire dubbing process.
Dubbing Supervisor
Mattel Inc
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Dubbing Supervisor for all animated titles.
- Managed localization of Mattel brands into 20 languages.
- Managing global localization team located in the UK and LA.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
Manager of Global Production
LEVEL 5
Los Angeles, CA
10.2015 - 01.2018
- Managing global localization and gaming team.
- Localization lead and producer of global animation series.
- Director of global 3DS and mobile titles.
- International IP holder for all cross-media titles.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Director and Producer
Sega Networks
Tokyo, Japan
07.2013 - 09.2015
- Director of several international mobile game titles.
- Localization lead for major Sonic titles on mobile platforms.
- Communication hub for all international offices.
- Translation support for multiple branches of company.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business, Asian Studies
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05.2006
Skills
- Audio Dubbing
- Logistics Management
- Document Management
- Project tracking
- Schedule Management
- Client Relations
- Staff Management
- Microsoft Office Suite expert
- Project Scheduling
- Stakeholder Communications
- Project development and lifecycle
- Project Management
- Google Suites
- Localization
- End to End Delivery
Certification
Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 1 (highest)
Accomplishments
Japanese Language Proficiency Test Certification
- Level 1 (highest)
- Test given by Japanese government to prove fluency
Standup Comedian
- Performed at all major venues in Los Angeles
Experienced Podcaster
- Created and produced monthly comic book podcast
- All recording, mixing, management done in-house
Timeline
Project Manager/Dubbing Producer
BTI Studios/Iyuno Media Group
08.2019 - 06.2024
Dubbing Operations
Netflix
08.2018 - 08.2019
Dubbing Supervisor
Mattel Inc
01.2018 - 07.2018
Manager of Global Production
LEVEL 5
10.2015 - 01.2018
Director and Producer
Sega Networks
07.2013 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Business, Asian Studies
Bowling Green State University
Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 1 (highest)
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