Jonny Aplin Email & Phone Number

Berlin, Germany

- Managed a team of 8 Project Managers on AA/AAA video game projects from sales to delivery- Evaluated team performance, providing constant feedback- Coordinated workflows across linguistic, project management, audio and sales departments- Guided the team to informed decisions based on risk assessments, ensuring project success and maintaining client relations- Established project management best practices, setting standards for effective client communication, email etiquette and approaches to challenging client interactions. - Conducted team training sessions on essential software/tools, including MemoQ and Plunet, both locally and across Altagram’s international offices- Supported the recruitment process by screening and conducting interviews for new team members- Prepared financial reports and client profiles for the executive team, highlighting growth opportunities- Led the research and deployment of a core business tool (Plunet), including associated change management strategy and continuous improvement regarding existing processes and software (Jira, Confluence, Plunet and Altagram’s proprietary tool)

Berlin, Germany

- Manage video game localization projects through their entire lifecycle, from receiving the request, budgeting, organising timelines and resources, through to the final delivery to the client.- Management of projects involving Translation, Audio/VO and LQA testing- Serve as main point of contact between Altagram and their clients- Create and control localization project financials, performing cost tracking analysis, facilitating the issuing of purchase orders and invoices in a timely manner- Lead meetings and conference calls, both internal and external- Train junior or intern members of the Project Management team- Provide input and feedback for continuous improvement of processes, services and client relationships- Brief and debrief both internal and external stakeholders on each project- Ensure deliveries both meet deadlines and maintain a high standard of quality, including responsiveness and professionalism towards both the internal team and external clients- Travel to fairs or events to meet potential or existing clients.

Berlin, Germany

Berlin Area, Germany

Berlin Area, Germany

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Proofread an edited volume of academic papers for publication in a journal, ensuring publication quality for non-native English authors.Reviewed website content for a small number of local startups, enhancing clarity and readability.

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Part of a 3 person team conducting a research study into Aberdeen's perceived difficulty in retaining and attracting recent university graduates.Responsible for the collection of primary research, which involved conducting a number of face-to-face interviews, running an online survey collecting data from 100 participants, and using social media platforms to raise awareness, provide information and recruit participants.

Responsible for facilitating concerns and communications between my fellow students and the faculty staff.Responsible for assisting with both the university-wide and faculty open days. Provided directions and guidance as well as holding Q & A sessions for all prospective students.

Master Of Science (Msc), Corporate Social Responsibility With Sustainability

Relevant Modules: Understanding CSR; Building Sustainable Community Relations; Urban Environment and Social Regeneration; Sustainable.

Ba (Hons), Applied Social Sciences, First Class

Activities and Societies: Student Representative, Student Ambassador, Events Officer of RGU Mental Wellbeing Society, Treasurer of RGU.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Duke of Edinburgh, Prefect Secondary School education