Elizabeth M. Taylor

Current

• Localization Manager at FICO

Past

• Senior Account Manager at Medialocate
• Project Manager at Medialocate, Monterey
• French to English Translator at Textra Translations, Paris

• Personal Service Agent, Domestic and International at Hewlett-Packard, Atlanta

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Education

• Monterey Institute of International Studies
• Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI)
• San Francisco State University

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Industry

Translation and Localization

Elizabeth M. Taylor’s Summary

Like most professionals in Localization, I've worn many hats: In-House Translator, Account Manager/Business Development Manager, Project Manager, Vendor Manager, etc.

As a translator, some of my favorite projects included pro-bono work for Doctors Without Borders and Alain Ducasse's Spoon Cook Book.

As an Account Manager on the service-provider side of Localization, I loved bringing in clients who were brand new to localization and showing them that it's not so scary after all. I enjoyed working for mid-sized companies who were flexible enough to make quick decisions, but were large enough to handle more complex projects. The most important thing to remember in this industry is that it all comes down to customer service and adding value for your clients.

Now that I am working on the client side, I'm enjoying focusing on more strategic, long-term planning and understanding the main drivers for global business decisions. Launching a localization program from the ground up is definitely challenging, but defining processes and putting in place best-practices have always been my key strengths, so it's also very rewarding.

I'm very curious to see what the future holds for localization - there are some exciting tools coming out, and it will be interesting to see how that shapes what we do from day-to-day.


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See the Nov/Dec 2007 issue of the ATA Chronicle for my article "Profezional Linguist Seekign Work: Tips to Building a Successful Localization Resume"

...or look for the synopsis of the 2007 ATA Conference in San Francisco, where I presented "Breaking into the Industry: How to Gain Experience When Employers Will Not Give You Experience Without Previous Experience." It was a great forum and was recommended by 100% of the surveyed attendees!

Elizabeth M. Taylor’s Specialties:

One of my greatest skills is finding creative solutions to complex problems - my motto is "there is always a solution" - you just have to be willing to look for it!

Elizabeth M. Taylor’s Experience

• Localization Manager

  FICO

  (Computer Software industry)

  January 2008 — Present (2 years )

  Primary Responsibilities include:
  • Successfully manage localization projects to deadlines, quality goals and budget
  • Plan, schedule, budget, problem solve, and monitor localization projects and activities
  • Prepare project guidelines, identify and communicate tool/resource requirements to vendors, management and internal groups
  • Liase with internal groups and localization vendors to track and facilitate translation projects, advise on best practices
  • Maximize efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness, constantly improve workflow and procedures.
  • Ensure timely reporting on status, progress, direct and indirect costs, and project audit
  • Manage own workload efficiently and consults with management on conflicting priorities as needed

• Senior Account Manager

  Medialocate

  (Translation and Localization industry)

  June 2004 — December 2007 (3 years 7 months)

• Project Manager

  Medialocate, Monterey

  (Translation and Localization industry)

  2002 — 2003 (1 year )

• French to English Translator

  Textra Translations, Paris

  (Translation and Localization industry)

  2001 — 2002 (1 year )

  Translated Legal, Marketing, and other miscellaneous French to English documents.

• Personal Service Agent, Domestic and International

  Hewlett-Packard, Atlanta

  (Computer Hardware industry)

  January 1999 — November 2000 (1 year 11 months)

  Coordinated mission critical service calls for highest-tier clients.

Elizabeth M. Taylor’s Education

• Monterey Institute of International Studies

  2001 — 2004

• Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI)

  French Translation and Linguistics 1997 — 1998

• San Francisco State University

  B.A., magna cum laude , French Language and Literature, English Literature Minor , 1995 — 1997

Additional Information

Elizabeth M. Taylor’s Interests:

Fine Arts, Language, Food & Wine.

Elizabeth M. Taylor’s Groups:

•    Monterey Institute
•    Localization Professional
•    Localization and Globalization Fusion Society
•    FICO Alumni
•    NCWL: Northern California Women in Localization
•    Translation Management System (TMS)
•    Executive Forum: Strategies for Managing Global Information

Elizabeth M. Taylor’s Honors:

-Guest Speaker - Localization & Technical Writing - STC NorthBay Chapter (Mar. 2009)
-Guest Lecturer - Monterey Institute of International Studies, Localization Project Management (Feb. 2009)
-Presenter - Global Information Management Conference, Chicago (Jan. 2009)
-Expert Panelist - Localization Seminar - Monterey Institute of International Studies (Nov. 2008)
-Expert Panelist - Rubric Birds of a Feather Localization Event (Sep. 2008)
-Medialocate "Dynamo" Award (Dec. 2006)

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