Maxwell Hoffmann [JDUSA]

Current

• Director of Document Globalization Practice at Globalization Partners International

Past

• Production Lead at Welocalize
• Manager of Consulting & Training Solutions at ENLASO
• Manager of Application Engineering at ENLASO

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Education

• California State University-Fresno
• California Maritime Academy
• Merced Community College

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Industry

Translation and Localization

Maxwell Hoffmann [JDUSA]’s Summary

COMPANY OFFERINGS: GPI is a leading provider of software, website and documentation translation and localization services. GPI provides translation services into over 100 different languages including Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Services range from Website Globalization to Software and Documentation.

GPI's services are enhanced by Hoffmann having over 20 years B2B enterprise software experience including:
Technical Sales Support, Globalization Strategy Consulting, Sales Training, Course Development, Customer Support and Training, Marketing Strategy, Product Strategy, Product Marketing, Product Management, Demand/Lead Generation, Program/Project Management, Telemarketing, Business Development, Evangelist, ISO-9001 compliance.

Maxwell Hoffmann [JDUSA]’s Specialties:

* Over 12 years of high level Sales and technical Sales Support for software and Localization vendors
* Trained over 1,500 people in "hands-on" sessions
* Manage offshore direct reports
* Extensive experience in life sciences, pharma & biotech
* Adobe Community Expert and Community Help Moderator for FrameMaker
* Advanced skills in XML & DITA
* ISO-9001:2000 certification experience
* Ghost-wrote articles and PowerPoint presentations for CEOs

Maxwell Hoffmann [JDUSA]’s Experience

• Director of Document Globalization Practice

  Globalization Partners International

  (Privately Held; Translation and Localization industry)

  December 2008 — Present (1 year 1 month)

  PORTLAND, OREGON: Manage global desktop publishing staff resources, directing all DTP global production and quality assurance (QA) for renowned translation company. Recruits, hires and trains other DTP staff as needed. Performs spot check QA on work from vendors and assigns QA to internal resources as necessary. Provides marketing and pre-sales consulting, analyzes content and document assets for estimates and new project work flow. Reviews all documentation estimates for accuracy. Creates SEO-optimized content for GPI and its customers. Authors industry articles,and presents at major conferences and webinars. Provides ongoing research in new technologies and solutions to clients and staff.

Additional Information

Maxwell Hoffmann [JDUSA]’s Interests:

Localization, Translation, XML, DITA, mobile interaction, new technology, design, usability, Desktop Publishing, FrameMaker, Graphic Arts, Graphic Design, Graphic Communications, Graphics, Illustration, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Fonts, Typography, Classic Films, Foreign Films, California History, Yosemite, Automotive History, Hollywood History, film history, silent film, documentaries, independent film, foreign films, experimental film, architecture, Ceramics, Pottery, Dinnerware, Starburst, Mid-Century, Mid-Century Modern, Franciscan dinnerware, Frankoma pottery, McCoy pottery, Roseville pottery, Hull pottery, Vernon dinnerware, Vernon Kilns, Vernonware, Weller pottery, Redwing pottery, Metlox dinnerware, Metlox by Poppytrail, Pacific pottery, Bauer pottery, Fiesta Dinnerware, Homer Laughlin, Homer Laughlin dinnerware, Harlequin dinnerware, Miramar pottery, Miramar ceramics, Hall dinnerware, World's Fair collectibles

Maxwell Hoffmann [JDUSA]’s Groups:

LIONs "LI Open Networkers"
GALA: The Globalization and Localization Association,
American MENSA Society,
Los Angeles Conservancy

•    Mensa
•    Content Management Professionals
•    Medical Device Networkers
•    Mensa - Official 'Linked M's' SIG (USA)
•    Learning, Education and Training Professionals Group
•    Portland Connect
•    Lifesciences Opportunities in US
•    LinkEds & writers
•    Consultants Network
•    eMarketing Association Network
•    Localization Professional
•    Economist Group
•    The Content Wrangler Community
•    ASTD National
•    pdxMindShare - Portland's Career Community
•    Business Process Improvement
•    Professionals in Pharmaceutical Industry and Biotech Industry
•    GALA: Globalization and Localization Association
•    Communication Arts
•    Social Media Marketing
•    Localization and Globalization Fusion Society
•    Fresno State Alumni
•    Medical Devices Group
•    Quality & Regulatory Network
•    Designers Talk
•    Life Science Professionals
•    Adobe® InDesign® | InCopy® | InDesign® Server
•    The Document Imaging Group
•    Medical Device Professionals Network
•    Adobe Photoshop Group
•    Healthcare & Life Sciences
•    PDX Technology Professionals - Portland Oregon
•    Graphic Design Professional Group
•    FEDERAL BIZ Network - Government Stimulus Teaming Jobs PMI Consulting Funding Sales Opportunities
•    Digital Publishing Network
•    Automated Language Translation Group
•    Adobe Captivate
•    Language Jobs
•    Adobe Industry Leaders & Innovators
•    Friends of FrameMaker
•    FirstSpirit CMS Community
•    G11n - Globalization Professionals
•    Friends of LinkedIn

Maxwell Hoffmann [JDUSA]’s Honors:

• Granted peer-nominated “Architect of Change Award” for "radically improving sales communications." (FRAME TECHNOLOGY)
• Designated Adobe Community Expert on FrameMaker in 2007

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