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Merve Yavas

Merve Yavas

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Experienced copy editor, content lead reviewer, and localization specialist in the digital content and multimedia platform localization industry. Skilled in copywriting, editing, translation, transcreation, localization, proofreading, linguistic QA, data annotation, and functional testing. I am seeking a career to utilize extensive expertise and contribute to the success of projects in this dynamic field.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Yoga Instructor

Self-employed
10.2019 - Current

Digital Content Creator

Freelance
06.2018 - Current

Content Lead Reviewer & Localization Specialist

Welocalize
02.2020 - 03.2024
  • Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams.
  • Managed various projects to meet deadlines with efficiency.
  • Edited, proofread drafts of copies.
  • Trained writers, freelancers, and AI generated copies.
  • Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
  • Assisted in development of terminology glossaries and other resources to help grow vocabulary in source and target languages.
  • Offered language instruction to help clients improve language skills.
  • Followed data entry protocols, rules and regulations.
  • Evaluated source documents to locate needed information.
  • Assisted with developing data entry processes.
  • Kept optimal quality levels to prevent critical errors and support team performance targets.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Content Creator, Editor & Copywriter

Contentus
07.2014 - 06.2018
  • Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
  • Wrote quality content for clients, enabling site visitors to quickly obtain information.
  • Organized collected information to produce well-written articles.
  • Improved search result rankings with targeted SEO strategy.
  • Used social media to promote events and build audience.

Radio Show Copywriter

Best FM
06.2006 - 02.2009
  • Produced original, creative lifestyle content for the radio audiences.
  • Researched industry trends and customer preferences to inform copywriting efforts.

Production Assistant

HITT Productions
06.2007 - 09.2008
  • Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
  • Oversaw calendar to assist in coordinating daily production schedule, managing shifts and adequate coverage.
  • Registered equipment and production materials on database to enable tracking history and maintain detailed records.
  • Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.

Education

Film Design & Management -

Faculty of Fine Arts at Marmara University
Istanbul, Türkiye
06.2017

Radio & Television Programming -

Istanbul Topkapı University
Istanbul, Türkiye
06.2011

Public Relations & Marketing -

Beykent University
Istanbul, Türkiye
06.2006

Skills

  • Localization and transcreation
  • Multitasking and time management
  • Prioritization and decision making
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Strong team player in a multi-cultural environment
  • Self-motivated and resourceful
  • Self-starter and proactive

Computing skills

  • Numbers, Pages, Keynote
  • MacOS and iOS platforms and applications
  • Microsoft Office
  • Copy management, task management and bug reporting internal software

Other Experiences & Trainings

  • Freelancer Copywriter [06/2012-current] Istanbul, New York, LA
  • Freelancer Actor [09/2023-current] LA
  • Freelancer Meditation & Yoga Instructor [09/2019-current] New York, LA
  • UCLA Extension - Acting Techniques: The Fundamentals [06/01/2023-09/18/2023] LA, CA, US
  • Acting/Scene Study: The Pico [01/18/2024-03/07/2024] LA, CA, US
  • UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA Health - Intensive Practice Program [03/01/2021-12/01/2021] LA, CA, US
  • Vipassana, 10 Day Silent Meditation Course [11/01/2019-11/01/2019] North California, US
  • Volunteer Projects, New York Cares [03/01/2019-01/01/2020] New York, NY, US
  • 200-Hour Mindfulness-Based Yoga Teacher Training, Yoga Alliance at Code Lotus [08/01/2019, 09/01/2019] Istanbul, Türkiye
  • Heal Your Life Workshop Leader Teacher Training [02/01/2015] Istanbul, Türkiye
  • Hospitality Experiences, Event/Catering Server, Babysitter, Petsitter, Cashier - Istanbul, New York, LA

Timeline

Content Lead Reviewer & Localization Specialist

Welocalize
02.2020 - 03.2024

Yoga Instructor

Self-employed
10.2019 - Current

Digital Content Creator

Freelance
06.2018 - Current

Content Creator, Editor & Copywriter

Contentus
07.2014 - 06.2018

Production Assistant

HITT Productions
06.2007 - 09.2008

Radio Show Copywriter

Best FM
06.2006 - 02.2009

Film Design & Management -

Faculty of Fine Arts at Marmara University

Radio & Television Programming -

Istanbul Topkapı University

Public Relations & Marketing -

Beykent University
Merve Yavas