Emilia Primavera

Emilia Primavera

Localization Tester

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Localization @ Square | Versatile Tech Process Optimizer | a11y Evangelist | Japanese/Spanish/English

  • Education

    • Hiroshima University

      2018 - 2019
      Exchange Student Japanese Language and Literature
    • Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

      2022 - 2024
      Master of Arts - MA Translation and Localization Management 3.9
    • Florida State University

      2016 - 2020
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Japanese Language and Literature, Computer Science 3.726

      Activities and Societies: Phi Eta Sigma,Phi Beta Kappa,Honors College,Pride Student Union,Minor in Spanish

  • Experience

    • KEMCO GAME

      Nov 2018 - Aug 2019
      Localization Tester

      • Provided program functionality testing and English translation quality assurance at a Japanese gaming company• Helped launch over 10 cross-platform gaming titles• Communicated with the Japanese-speaking development team to report bugs• Worked with the translation team through regional differences in English to ensure utmost linguistic quality and legibility in the final product.

    • Florida State University

      Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
      Night Staff

      Provided security aid and enforcement of dorm rules for on-Campus Housing

    • LaBovick Law Group

      Feb 2021 - Sept 2021
      SSD Specialist

      Assisted with client applications for disability via Social Security in both Spanish and English.Helped over 50 clients through the SSD application processTranslated the English application into Spanish for Spanish-speaking clients

    • The School District of Palm Beach County

      Sept 2021 - Jul 2022

      Taught English literature and comprehension skills at a Title I schoolPracticed classroom management and team organizationCreated lesson plans, assignments, and assessments for students in English Literature. Provided assistance in standardized testing organization and office duties at a Title I School.Interpreted instructions from English into Spanish for studentsCreated test kits for ACT, End-of-Course Exams, and statewide assessments for over 200 students and teachers.

      • High School English Teacher

        Jan 2022 - Jul 2022
      • Office Assistant

        Sept 2021 - Dec 2021
    • Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

      Sept 2022 - May 2024

      • Guided over 30 students through programming assignments for an introductory software localization/ programming course• Held tutoring sessions outside of class hours for assistance with C#, Python, JavaScript and other tools• Created guides to breakdown complex code operations and concepts both real time in class and in office hours • Facilitated community-building events in an internationally populated dormitory and coordinated communication between residential life staff and student residents• Worked with residents to create a diverse and welcoming community at the dormitory.• Aided cross-cultural communication about dorm rules and expectations including behavioral, hygienic, and safety considerations. • Moderated Zoom chat for online students in hybrid courses and assisted set-up for Zoom meetings• Helped online students participate and engage with the instructor and classmates regardless of location and timezone

      • TLM Graduate Assistant

        Feb 2023 - May 2024
      • Community Assistant

        Sept 2022 - May 2024
      • Teaching Assistant to Support Distance Learning

        Sept 2022 - May 2023
    • Light & Wonder

      Jul 2023 - Mar 2024
      Translation and Compliance Intern

      • Translated technical documents, user-facing strings, and in-game content for casino games from English to Spanish• Edited and revised documents for clarity and consistency in Romanian, Canadian French, Japanese, Spanish, and French.

    • Square

      Jun 2024 - now
      Localization Project Coordinator

      • Prepared, executed, and monitored translation and localization projects across several product lines and the 9 Square locales.• Supported day-to-day globalization efforts by coordinating between project managers and stakeholders• Automated processes for budget, quality data analytics, and dashboard monitoring.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Emilia Primavera
      Outstanding Undergraduate in Japanese Program Department of Modern Languages & Linguistics Dec 2019 Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in the Japanese Undergraduate Program
    • Awarded to Emilia Primavera
      JASSO Scholarship Recipient JASSO Aug 2018 Scholarship given to foreign exchange students with high academic standing.
    • Awarded to Emilia Primavera
      Bridging Scholarship Recipient US-Japan Bridging Foundation Jun 2018 Scholarship to support study-abroad in Japan sponsored by Lockheed Martin
    • Awarded to Emilia Primavera
      Kakehashi Project 2018: Japanese Pop Culture Trip Recipient JICE/Fulbright Jan 2018 Fully sponsored trip to Japan for 9 days to learn about Japanese Pop Culture and its relation to "Cool Japan"
    • Awarded to Emilia Primavera
      Seminole Scholar University Housing Feb 2017 Award for Outstanding Academics in the Fall Semester
    • Awarded to Emilia Primavera
      Premio De Plata (Silver Award) The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese May 2013 Second Highest Achievement for the National Spanish Exam based on Test Score
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Camera Operator

      Issued by Christ Fellowship Church on Jan 2014
      Christ Fellowship ChurchAssociated with Emilia Primavera
    • Animal Care

      Issued by Hopes, Dreams and Horses, Inc. on Jan 2015
      Hopes, Dreams and Horses, Inc.Associated with Emilia Primavera
    • Language Tutor, Committee Head

      Issued by National Honor Society & National Junior Honor Society (NHS & NJHS) on Apr 2014
      National Honor Society & National Junior Honor Society (NHS & NJHS)Associated with Emilia Primavera
    • Spanish Tutor

      Issued by National Spanish Honors Society on Apr 2014
      National Spanish Honors SocietyAssociated with Emilia Primavera
    • Teen Volunteer

      Issued by PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM on Jan 2014
      PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEMAssociated with Emilia Primavera
    • Center Volunteer

      Issued by Pride Student Union on Sept 2016
      Pride Student UnionAssociated with Emilia Primavera
    • Conversation Partner

      Issued by Florida State University Center for Intensive English on Aug 2017
      Florida State University Center for Intensive EnglishAssociated with Emilia Primavera