• Implemented a uniform translation strategic framework including a selection of the technology platform to handle a distributed translation supply chain• Led a successful campaign for introduction of the enterprise-wise Terminology Management Program that is fully integrated with authoring and translation environments. Gained global stakeholders buy-in and corporate funding • Provided internal consulting on best practices in localization and effective multilingual global marketing.

• Published a number of market research reports on the topics of translation and localization• A featured keynote speaker at the localization events worldwide• A trainer for “ A Project Risk management and Problem Prevention” on-line course for Localization Institute• Trained owners and managers on how to build a world-class localization organization• Analyzed work flow to incorporate quality controls and reduce errors

Built from ground up and directed a translation department. Developed business plans that defined function’s purpose, market analysis, established business development strategies and department brand to grow internal business. Spearheaded an international cross-functional team that followed a DMAIC / Lean Sigma methodology to optimize a translation portion of regulatory product submission process in Japan. Effort resulted in additional $2 million per month of unrealized revenues and translation lead time cut from 72 to 26 days. Developed translation process that delivered superior quality translations in 22 languages, while outsourcing work to external translation vendors in China, Japan, US and Europe. Sourced and cultivated strong long term vendor relationships. Negotiated world-wide translation suppliers / agencies contracts that provided preferential rates and volume discounts .Exercised sales mentality and influence skills selling internal service department to businesses. Prospected and built loyal accounts throughout the enterprise. Increased efficiency and productivity by designing and implementing internal Translation Portal. Awarded two Star of Excellence awards (a highest company honor) and Extreme Performance divisional award for superior performance and delivering results.

Interpreted for a non-profit organization that conducted business and cultural exchanges between USA and former Soviet Union, i.e. Women in Business, Novosibirsk Ballet and film production team during President Gorbachev visit to Minneapolis.

As an adjunct faculty in French–Russian department developed and taught Russian language 101–301 curriculum. Resulted in introduction of a Russian Minor college program

As a systems analyst automated and implemented a manual invoicing system at the oil-seeds plant. Developed a prototype to interpret commodity futures trades and hedge transactions. As a programmer-analyst supported existing business applications in main-frame system