Mingze Yuan, PMP

Experience

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  Topway Preparatory Inc

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

  English Tutor

  • Worked as an English tutor for students• Gave English lessons to ESL students and answer their questions• Taught grammar and reading comprehension for ESL students• Improved teaching skills and communication skills

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  Preschool of America

  May 2015 - Jun 2015

  Teacher Assistant

  • Worked as a teacher assistant for children• In charge of taking care of children and teaching them Chinese and English• Taught kids how to count numbers• Read books for kids, ask them simple questions about books in order to inspire them to think, and teach them to write reading response• Inspired kids’ interests in their studies

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  The Little Learning Center

  Jul 2015 - Sept 2015

  Substitute teacher in The Little Learning Center

  • Worked with head teacher to teach and inspire kids to think• Organized class activities and taught lessons for kids• Improved kids’ ability of speaking and thinking and inspired interests in their studies• Translated Chinese into English and helped head teacher to communicate with kids’ parents• Took care of kids and improved their self-care ability• Wrote weekly report for kids’ parents

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  Translations.com

  Nov 2015 - Jan 2022

  • Lead multiple end to end software localization projects on daily basis including VIP clients with success• Control the entire life cycle of multiple websites and software localization projects for global clients in a fast-paced environment• Identify projects’ risks and implement creative solutions for complicated projects specialized in retail, technical, marketing, legal, and clinical fields• Accomplish on all types of projects, such as initial (new client) and maintenance (existing client) by selecting different project methodology from waterfall to agile• Launch Machine translation initiatives and implement MT for initial/maintenance accounts• Generate projects performance via Tableau and revamp large projects processes• Analyze projects critical path and make project plans/schedules/budget sheets• Customize/Streamline workflow and implement technology/tools, such as Pivot table and PO macro to improve working efficiency• Supervise and train new hires, make training plans, and assess training progress• Manage different cross-functional teams (Engineers, QA, DTP, External/internal linguists, testers, implementation managers) to ensure successful projects Show less • Instructed linguists to build translation memories, glossaries (terminologies), and style guide to keep translation consistency and accuracy• Guided QA team to check functional/formatting issues on the sites and created test plans for different web-based projects• Provided clear instruction to tester and tutored testers to test linguistic/functional/formatting issues on desktop and mobile sites• Generated Kanban board in JIRA to track tickets created by the client and testers• Collaborated with quality managers to implement feedback of translation from the clients• Worked with diverse stakeholders in Palma, Boulder, Japan, India, Barcelona, Serbia, and Buenos Aires• Initiated calls with stakeholders to keep everyone updated on projects’ status, discuss potential issues, and analyze critical path• Rated/selected/managed/negotiated with vendors to ensure a high-degree of quality and drive efficiencies Show less • Selected different vendors based on different industries of projects• Used computer aided translation tool, such as Wordfast to run transcheck, analyze files, and check tags, etc. • Negotiated and controlled deadline/budget with vendors• Established and maintain good relationship with vendors• Worked with desktop publishing team to localize images• Worked with engineers to make sure content in scope was captured, checked customization request from the client, and verify localized sites are functional and working well Show less

  • Senior Project Manager

    Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Project Manager

    Nov 2018 - Jun 2021

  • Project Coordinator

    Nov 2015 - Oct 2018
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  Welocalize

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2025

  • Effectively oversee a global team across various time zones, ensuring seamless coordination and collaboration• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize productivity and streamline workflows• Partner with the quality team to establish quality evaluation metrics, ensuring the delivery of high-quality localized content• Coordinate with the Development team to develop new advanced tools, facilitating smooth data exchange and integration• Analyze financial health, leveraging insights to monitor gross margin, revenue, bookings, and ensure the overall health of the program, driving informed decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives• Lead monthly and quarterly business review meetings with clients, including driving agenda, facilitating discussions, and presenting key metrics and performance indicators to ensure alignment with client expectations and goals• Organize cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive decks, coordinating inputs from various stakeholders and synthesizing data to provide actionable insights and recommendations• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare proposals for new products and expansion into new locales, conducting market research, analyzing feasibility, and outlining strategic approaches to meet business objectives• Tailor workflows for new localization programs, incorporating client requirements and preferences, and presented customized workflows to clients, ensuring alignment with their expectations and objectives Show less • Successfully led VIP programs, ensuring on-time delivery and high-quality localization• Conducted Monthly Business Reviews, presenting key metrics and performance indicators to stakeholders• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to provide project quotes and timelines.• Managed vendor relationships and ensured timely and high-quality deliveries• Utilized Power BI for business reporting and advanced Excel formulas for billing processes, optimizing data analysis and reporting capabilities• Analyzed data in Power BI and JIRA to drive On-Time Delivery improvements, identifying areas for enhancement and implementing corrective actions• Collaborated with linguists to control translation quality, ensuring adherence to quality standards and client requirements• Trained, supervised, and guided global Project Managers, fostering professional development and ensuring team effectiveness• Tracked data and worked with vendors to improve translation productivity, driving efficiency and cost-effectiveness Show less

  • Program manager - Operations Squad Lead

    Jan 2024 - Jan 2025

  • Senior Project Manager

    Jan 2022 - Jan 2024
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  Comcast

  Jan 2025 - now

  Sr. Analyst