Phi Tran

Senior Localization Professional & Multimedia Specialist

"12+ years blending linguistic precision, large-scale PM (3,000+ projects), vendor scaling (70+ vendors), key account growth, and workflow automation. Driven by efficiency and cultural resonance."

phiphi106@gmail.com

+84 979 481 572

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Vietnam (GMT+7)

Career Progression Map

Early 2026 - Present

Day Translations

Localization Project Manager (Contract)

Manage localization & certified translation projects end-to-end.
Run transcription & voice-over projects; client phone support.
Execute DTP tasks on demand.

Early 2026 - Mid 2026

TextUnited

Key Account Manager (Contract)

Outreach & acquisition of new clients.
Proactive email check-ins & support for existing accounts.
Drive service upgrades & upselling.

Sep 2024 - Nov 2025

Omnicomm Vietnam

Localization Specialist & PM

Managed end-to-end multilingual workflows (ES, PT, FR, AR).
Negotiated rates & implemented SOPs.

2022 - 2025 (Contract)

Clearly Local / OURS / LCS

Localization PM & Sales Support

Managed global & Taiwan resources.
Supported sales in EU, US, India (LCS).

2018 - 2024

Translation Back Office

Account, Vendor & Project Mgr

Directed 3,000+ projects (97% on-time), $150k annual revenue.
Managed Asian vendor budgets; onboarded 70+ vendors.
Led full-cycle L10n, DTP & QA.

2020 - 2022

Ad Astra, Inc.

QC Specialist & Recruiter

Recruited linguistic talent & negotiated rates.
Managed QC for Asian languages.

2017 - 2018

Traveloka Vietnam

Content Mod & SEO Specialist

Delivered 300+ SEO articles.
Moderated travel CMS content.

2016 - 2017

HighTech Passport, Ltd.

Project Coordinator

Coordinated Sony, GoDaddy, Oracle l10n.
Resolved IT/Software prep issues.

2014 - 2016

HansemEUG, Inc.

DTP Specialist & QA Coord

Conducted QA for SE Asian languages.
Executed DTP tasks via InDesign/Ps.

Ongoing Freelance: Translator @ RWS Group (May 2024 - Present, Remote) · Freelance Translator @ Hansem Global (Apr 2020 - Present) — IT, Tech, UI, Marketing & Mobile content.

Core Competencies

LINGUIST & QA

Adapted travel UI (Traveloka) & games (EA Sports). Performed strict LQA & glossary curation for high conversion rates.

PROJECT MGT

Managed full lifecycle for massive volumes (1M+ words) across localization, certified translation, transcription & voice-over. Navigated rapid Live Ops updates without quality drops.

VENDOR MGT

Scaled 70+ freelance linguists across Asia. Implemented strict QA guidelines & MTPE training, saving 15% costs.

ACCOUNT MGT

Global SPOC for VIP clients. New-client outreach, account care & service upselling. Consulted on human/MTPE tiering to balance budget constraints and marketing goals.

DESIGN, DTP & MULTIMEDIA

Executed complete branding & commercial layouts. Mastered complex APAC image localization and high-end DTP catalogs perfectly matching source formatting.

Tech Stack

CAT/TMS (memoQ, XTM, Phrase, Xbench)

Data & Dev (Python, VBA, Power BI)

Creative (Ps, Ai, Id, Premiere)

PM Tools (Plunet, XTRF, Jira)

Education

B.A. Technical English Teaching

Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (2009-2013)