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Alastair B. — English Adapter from South Africa

Alastair B.

English Adapter

South Africa 3-6 years 1500 USD per month
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Alastair is an accomplished English language professional with a proven record in media localization, education, and broadcasting across South Africa and international markets. As an English Adapter at Deepdub, he reviewed English translations, adapted dubbing scripts for flow and lip sync, and used AI tools to generate English dubs for film and television, ensuring accuracy and a seamless viewer experience. During his tenure as Training and Quality Manager at Pixelogic Media, he led the recruitment, training, and quality oversight for the scripting and subtitling department, managed online learning systems, and implemented total quality management standards. His experience also spans freelance instruction as a certified PADI SCUBA Diving Instructor and operational leadership in the restaurant industry. Alastair's expertise includes advanced grammar, copy standardisation, proofreading and localization. He has experience working with and creating style guides and consistency sheets and is an adaptable, out of the box thinker.

Experience

  • English Adapter

    Deepdub · 2025 — Present
    Reviewed English translations for accuracy and naturalness. Adapted dubbing scripts to improve flow and lip sync, while generating dubbed voices using AI. Set levels and timing for dubbing audio to enhance the viewer experience. Corrected inaccuracies in translations and addressed other errors, collaborating with multiple adapters to meet tight deadlines and maintain consistency. Utilized style guides and consistency sheets.

  • Training and Quality Manager

    Pixelogic Media · 2018 — 2025
    Recruited and trained English editors in Pixelogic's scripting and subtitling department. Oversaw the development of an online learning management system, including creating training materials and monitoring progress. Provided editors with regular feedback for continuous quality improvement. Collaborated with third parties to secure access to top-tier editorial resources. Managed a team of trainers, ensuring high editorial standards and investigated file rejections while developing mitigation tools and procedures.

  • Freelance PADI SCUBA Diving Instructor

    PADI SCUBA Diving Instructor · 2015 — 2017
    Achieved over 150 student certifications while holding PADI Elite Instructor status in 2016 and 2017. Trained students both in theoretical concepts and practical skills up to Divemaster level, ensuring adherence to safe diving practices. Conducted routine maintenance of diving equipment.

  • Restaurant Manager + Bartender

    The Trumpet Tree · 2011 — 2016
    Trained new staff to elevate service quality and coordinated events to boost restaurant revenue. Conducted regular stock reviews to minimize over-ordering and stock shortages while ensuring smooth operations among departments, from kitchen to service. Engaged in seasonal menu reviews and cost analyses, as well as performed bartending and waitering duties.

  • Teacher’s Assistant

    Southern Cross Schools · 2009 — 2009
    Conducted tutoring sessions in English, mathematics, and science on an individual basis. Facilitated group activities to enhance students' social skills and monitored their performance for improvement opportunities. Occasionally took on the lead teacher role to maintain lesson continuity and organized extra-mural activities to enrich the student experience. Supervised boarding house students, assisting with homework and maintaining a respectful environment.

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