Rebecca Denney

Rebecca Denney

Localization Producer | Midwest Games

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States
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About

Localization Producer and ES-US > EN linguist. BA in Latam Studies and translation. Multicultural bridge builder. Skilled writer, critical thinker, empathetic leader. Lifelong video gamer, long distance runner, gourmet donut maker.

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Experience

  • Midwest Games Graphic

    Localization Producer

    Midwest Games

    - Present 1 year 1 month

    -Managed marketing and production localization for 6 titles: The Lullaby of Life, Duck Paradox, Hive Jump 2: Survivors, Dark Sky, Floor is...WHAT!?, The Legend of Baboo
    -Managed up to 15 languages per title
    -Created tracking systems to ensure the extended team is updated on project status at all times
    -Managed multiple projects for multiple titles simultaneously
    -Tracked budgets
    -Communicated with varying levels of stakeholders, throughout the company and with external…

    -Managed marketing and production localization for 6 titles: The Lullaby of Life, Duck Paradox, Hive Jump 2: Survivors, Dark Sky, Floor is...WHAT!?, The Legend of Baboo
    -Managed up to 15 languages per title
    -Created tracking systems to ensure the extended team is updated on project status at all times
    -Managed multiple projects for multiple titles simultaneously
    -Tracked budgets
    -Communicated with varying levels of stakeholders, throughout the company and with external partners
    -Collaborated with marketing team to strategize targeted locales for each project
    -Supported developers with expertise in preparing text and audio files for translation
    -Supported LSPs by providing context for translations and resolving queries from translators
    -Implemented in-game and marketing localization into pc and console stores
    -Managed localization in Steam, Xbox, Nintendo, Epic, And GOG Galaxy

  • VSI / Voice & Script International Graphic

    Freelance Translator, QC

    VSI / Voice & Script International

    - Present 1 year 4 months

    Providing translation and editing services for clients in entertainment, games, and tech, including the world's largest film/tv streaming service.

  • Freelance Localization Specialist

    Self-employed

    - 11 years

    Wisconsin, United States

    Providing Latam Spanish <> US English localization services for clients in videogames, film/tv, business, healthcare, education, and non-profits. Responsibilities: Translate and edit a wide variety of content using expert grammatical skills; Leverage knowledge of linguistic and cultural nuances of Latam Spanish speaking market; Manage projects end-to-end while balancing internal capacities with external expectations and demands; Utilize CAT tools and other programs including Google Drive,…

    Providing Latam Spanish <> US English localization services for clients in videogames, film/tv, business, healthcare, education, and non-profits. Responsibilities: Translate and edit a wide variety of content using expert grammatical skills; Leverage knowledge of linguistic and cultural nuances of Latam Spanish speaking market; Manage projects end-to-end while balancing internal capacities with external expectations and demands; Utilize CAT tools and other programs including Google Drive, Microsoft Office Suite, Slack, and more; Monitor and enforce project schedules ensuring on-time delivery; Utilize excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Spanish and English to work directly with teams and clients to ensure expectations are well-defined and exceeded.

  • Raybay’s Donut Company Graphic

    Owner, Founder

    Raybay’s Donut Company

    - 2 years 1 month

    Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States

    Started a successful donut business from the ground up, beginning in my home kitchen and ending in a commercial space with employees and a demand so high clients needed to win a lottery to preorder. Duties included: Leading a small team of employees to deliver a flawless product on time
    Operating within budget; Thinking critically to locate and address bottlenecks in production to increase efficiency; Advertising, copywriting for social media; Working within tight schedules under immense…

    Started a successful donut business from the ground up, beginning in my home kitchen and ending in a commercial space with employees and a demand so high clients needed to win a lottery to preorder. Duties included: Leading a small team of employees to deliver a flawless product on time
    Operating within budget; Thinking critically to locate and address bottlenecks in production to increase efficiency; Advertising, copywriting for social media; Working within tight schedules under immense pressure and within budget; Working directly with clients to ensure a customized product that exceeds expectations; Developing proprietary recipes for one of the most challenging products to bake and sell; Ensuring customer satisfaction at all times; Making the best donuts in the midwest!

  • Eau Claire Area School District Graphic

    Bilingual Education Assistant

    Eau Claire Area School District

    - 2 years 1 month

    Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area

    Responsible for empowering local students and families through Spanish-English interpretation and translation throughout the school day and beyond. Translated documents, interpreted at meetings and conferences, and advocated for the needs of families with limited English within the school district.

  • SWITS, Ltd. Graphic

    Spanish Interpreter, Medical and Community

    SWITS, Ltd.

    - 2 years 1 month

    Provided on-site Spanish interpretation services between patient and provider at medical, dental, and mental health clinics.

Education

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • EL CENTRO DE CONEXION DE CHIPPEWA VALLEY INC Graphic

    President

    EL CENTRO DE CONEXION DE CHIPPEWA VALLEY INC

    - 8 years 6 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Served as President, Secretary of the Board, and board member at large over the course of eight years representing and supporting marginalized Latinx communities in the Chippewa Valley of western Wisconsin.

  • RENEW COVENANT CHURCH-EAU CLAIRE WI Graphic

    Lead Team Member At Large

    RENEW COVENANT CHURCH-EAU CLAIRE WI

    - Present 7 years

    Guide the church's direction through high-impact decisions. Work across teams to accomplish tasks efficiently and effectively, working within budget.

Publications

Honors & Awards

  • People's Choice Award

    Chippewa Valley HATCH Business Pitch competition

    Out of two grants awarded in the competition, I won the People's Choice Award for most votes given from the audience for my donut shop business idea.

  • Red Letter Grant

    Red Letter Grant

    $2,000 grant awarded to women who demonstrate a viable business idea through a business plan and pitch presented to a panel of judges.

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