kiersten signalness

* Managed medical device and in-vitro diagnostic localization projects in a fast-paced environment * Monitored and controlled project status from start to finish, upheld quality standards and adapted to changing priorities * Pre­translation file preparation * Translation Memory processing, maximization * Post-translation file processing / validation * Liaised with sales staff to clarify project parameters and manage client expectation * Vendor negotiation (thousands of vendors across all time zones) * Performed file engineering (majority TXML) * Risk management strategy and mitigation planning * Managed project finances (budgeting, revenue) and quoting * Managed communications between clients, sales, and team members * Prepared and maintained project documentation * Established and maintained excellent relationships with contract translators, proofreaders, desktop publishers, localization engineers, and medical industry clients on a global scale * Complied with relevant and applicable procedures per ISO 9001:2000, ISO 13485:2003, and ISO 14971:2000 certifications

* Leading up to 40 projects of varying budgets and timelines to deliver purpose-built solutions within visual communications software * Overseeing internal and external project teams to meet client expectations and contractual obligations * Coordinating hardware and software installation and resource availability for customers within hospitality, gaming, education, healthcare, and enterprise verticals * Consulting with clients to tailor implementation experience and set expectations within verified project scope * Facilitating proactive communication regarding process, procedure, team assignments, troubleshooting, and logistics

Projects implementing sustainable and holistic community development strategies designed to alleviate suffering across the spectrum of poverty through avenues such as clean water, food assistance, micro-lending, building schools, and medical support all around the world.

* Managing full cycle translation projects for marketing, aerospace, and biotechnology clients - Upholding company standards for customer service - Interfacing with clients on project­ related items - Creating and upholding project schedules * Identifying and interfacing with vendors to fulfill project requirements * Creating project quotes * Marketing and multimedia support * Ensuring availability of internal resources necessary to deliver projects to client standards * Performing glossary creation * Performing file engineering (majority TXLF and DITA) * Pre­translation file preparation * Translation Memory processing, maximization * Post-translation file processing / validation * Performing desktop publishing * Performing quality assurance reviews * Maintaining vendor database * Performing research to build internal knowledge bank * Development and documentation of procedures for training purposes

* Ownership of full-cycle life science localization projects * Onboarded new clients; facilitating weekly, monthly, and quarterly client-facing meetings * Created and present client education and documentation, administered internal training for new hires * Completed financial reporting activities: Quoting, invoicing, budgeting, forecasting * Created and maintained project trackers, project briefs, quarterly business reports and metrics * Directed cross-departmental meetings for linguists, management, development, and functional areas

Pine Tones a cappella group (2014), Associated Students of Whitworth University (ASWU) Sustainability Coordinator (2015-2016), women's choir (2012-2015), resident assistant (2014), Swing and Ballroom Dance club, International club, Business club, KIPOS (Students Advocating for Environmental Justice) Club (2012-2016) Activities and Societies: Minors: Spanish and Music

Activities and Societies: Varsity soccer captain, JV tennis captain, varsity tennis captain, varsity choir, women's choir, concert choir, National Honor Society, West Valley League Scholar Athlete, varsity cheerleading, newspaper editor