Natalie Mcdonald Email & Phone Number

Burbank, Ca, Us

- Create, train, and lead a team of 33 global Coordinators and Managers handling dubbing and localization management of Disney+ originals.- Oversee branded content (live action & animation) from initiation to closure. - Determine and communicate project scope & intent clearly to internal and external teams, including non-native English speakers.- Develop team efficiencies & high security workflows resulting in increased project success rates.- Facilitate English dubbing for NEOV… Show more - Create, train, and lead a team of 33 global Coordinators and Managers handling dubbing and localization management of Disney+ originals.- Oversee branded content (live action & animation) from initiation to closure. - Determine and communicate project scope & intent clearly to internal and external teams, including non-native English speakers.- Develop team efficiencies & high security workflows resulting in increased project success rates.- Facilitate English dubbing for NEOV episodics and features.- Interdepartmental collaboration to ensure project success; establish & maintain strong working relationships with strategic partners, clients, and dub studios.- High-touch client, senior leadership, and stakeholder communication and escalation handling.- Capture localization metrics and report results to senior leadership, ensuring data-driven decisions and continuous improvement.- Coordinate and devise global workflow practices with internal & external stakeholders to ensure creative consistency across all products; ensure creative direction & creative strategy is maintained.- Create and maintain department wide documentation for SLAs & SOPs.- Oversee various aspects of voice recording for special projects.- Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Airtable, Smartsheet, Slack, Teams, Excel, Watchdox, Word, PowerPoint, lucid chart, subtitle templates, dubbing scripts, KNPs, adapted scripts, audio files. Show less

- Managed end-to-end project management for multiple titles.- Oversaw localization efforts for Disney+ Originals, including dubbing, scripting, subtitling, audio description, and mastering.- Coordinated Dubbing schedules across 20+ languages.- Created and distributed packaging schedules to internal and external stakeholders.- Maintained up-to-date project status and material availability. - Monitored and analyzed localization performance metrics, providing regular reports to… Show more - Managed end-to-end project management for multiple titles.- Oversaw localization efforts for Disney+ Originals, including dubbing, scripting, subtitling, audio description, and mastering.- Coordinated Dubbing schedules across 20+ languages.- Created and distributed packaging schedules to internal and external stakeholders.- Maintained up-to-date project status and material availability. - Monitored and analyzed localization performance metrics, providing regular reports to stakeholders to track progress and identify areas for improvement. Show less

Burbank, California, United States

- Selected by Disney for intensive asset preparation for Disney+ Launch.- Led research, gathering, cataloguing, and delivery of thousands of assets across hundreds of titles.- Supervised and trained global employees.- Maintained frequent communication with multiple internal & external stakeholders to ensure project success.

- Managed subtitle creation from initiation to closure for multiple projects (features, episodics, trailers)- Liaised between clients and production to ensure feasibility and resource allocation.- Completed department-wide edits of checklists, documents, work instructions, and user guides.

- Coordinated translation and deliverable creation across global offices for worldwide release.- Managed multiple projects simultaneously.- Set production due dates and ensured timely asset delivery.- Communicated with clients to meet ambitious deadlines.

- Managed project testing from initiation to closure.- Ensured compliance of assets including GFX, Menu text, subtitles, audio.- Ensured all testing was accurately completed within deadlines.- Trained global QC staff and created/edited departmental documents.

- Edit manuscripts and other documents for typographical errors, content, & style.- Produce marketing copy and manage social media content.- Website design and maintenance.- Conduct client outreach and maintain strict deadlines.

- Greeted clients, providing a positive first impression of the company- Handled high volumes of calls for events and props rentals in both Los Angeles and Las Vegas.- Designed a new vendor contract that was implemented company-wide- Screened vendors, selecting the most qualified to perform various services for company clients- Meticulously set up test scenarios for various clients including placement of linens, chargers, and specific types of chairs.

- Implemented a new process for reporting student progress to professors- Acted as a liaison between instructor and student- Provided student Academic guidance

Cash lead at a flagship location responsible for high level customer service, trained in multiple other departments. Responsibilities included managing a cash drawer, closing all registers, making deposits, and assigning various tasks for other employees throughout their shifts. Efficient in phone operations including intercom, mastering company computer programs, selling multiple products, customer data capture, training new employees, unloading shipments & restocking new product to sales… Show more Cash lead at a flagship location responsible for high level customer service, trained in multiple other departments. Responsibilities included managing a cash drawer, closing all registers, making deposits, and assigning various tasks for other employees throughout their shifts. Efficient in phone operations including intercom, mastering company computer programs, selling multiple products, customer data capture, training new employees, unloading shipments & restocking new product to sales floor, housekeeping & auditing. Show less

Master Of Arts (Ma), English Literature

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), English & Religious Studies

Activities and Societies: Mock Trial, Intramural Soccer, Theater, Safe Space Allies - Graduated Cum Laude - Departmental Honors - Dean’s.