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Vanessa A. — Senior Localization Strategist from Brazil

Vanessa A.

Senior Localization Strategist

Brazil 6+ years
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PortugueseSpanishFrench
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Vanessa A. is a seasoned Localization Lead with over 8 years of expertise, primarily focused on strategic localization for high-impact digital products in the Brazilian market. At Liven, she audits the PT-BR product experience to identify and address localization gaps affecting user engagement and conversion. She expertly maps localization issues across web and app interfaces, applying her deep knowledge of Localization QA, UX, and SEO to drive improvements in product quality and market alignment. Her role involves developing scalable localization frameworks, including glossary and terminology management, while coordinating with Product, Growth, Marketing, CRM, and Engineering teams. Previously at an iGaming company, Vanessa successfully led localization efforts across diverse platforms, boosting retention and conversion rates. Her work ensures cultural relevance and linguistic quality, ultimately aligning product experiences with business goals in the LATAM region. Vanessa is fluent in Portuguese, English, and holds a Master's in Communication from the University of Minho.

Experience

  • Localization Lead

    iGaming Company (NDA) · 2021 — 2026
    Led the localization strategy and execution for the Brazilian market across product, marketing, and user communications. Served as the main localization stakeholder, influencing decisions throughout the product lifecycle. Collaborated with Product, Growth, CRM, Marketing, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure alignment between localization efforts and business goals. Enhanced UX and product localization by improving clarity, usability, and overall user experience. Developed and implemented terminology and consistency frameworks across platforms to maintain cohesive brand communication. Established LQA and quality assurance processes to facilitate high-quality releases and employed SEO-driven localization strategies to boost content visibility and engagement.
  • Lead Localization Specialist

    Liven · 2025 — Present
    Audited the PT-BR product experience to identify localization gaps that impacted onboarding, user trust, conversion, and overall product quality. Mapped localization issues across web, app, and paywall experiences, linking linguistic findings to UX friction and business goals. Designed a scalable localization framework that included PT-BR glossaries, terminology management, LQA workflows, and systems for cross-platform consistency. Conducted continuous Product Localization QA for web and mobile experiences, focusing on linguistic quality, UX, cultural appropriateness, and consistency. Evaluated and optimized interface copy, onboarding flows, paywalls, and in-app content, translating insights into actionable recommendations. Documented issues and recommendations in Figma, prioritizing findings by severity and business impact while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Partnered with various teams to align localization decisions with product objectives and user expectations, applying SEO, content, and localization strategies to enhance discoverability and market relevance.
  • Translator & Subtitler

    ETC Filmes · 2022 — 2025
    Engaged in translation and subtitling, specializing in cultural adaptation, tone, and audience alignment.
  • Freelance Localization Specialist

    ZOO Digital Group plc · 2023 — 2024
    Delivered localization services for media, marketing, and digital content, focusing on cultural adaptation and audience alignment. Collaborated with QA and production teams to ensure quality control at scale.
  • Translator

    Quicksilver Translate · 2021 — 2024
    Performed translation work focusing on localizing content for a target audience.
  • Freelance Localization & LQA Specialist

    BeLocal · 2023 — Present
    Managed terminology systems and localization consistency frameworks. Executed LQA and linguistic QA for gaming and eCommerce products, delivering UX-focused localization for various digital interfaces and user journeys. Verified quality, consistency, and cultural relevance across multilingual content.
  • Volunteer Translator

    Coursera | Google · 2018 — 2023
    Translated educational content across various subject areas to enhance accessibility for Portuguese-speaking audiences.
  • Translator & Transcreator

    Interchange Language Solutions · 2020 — 2022
    Handled translation and transcreation tasks, ensuring cultural relevance and quality.
  • Freelance Translator & Transcreator

    Company not specified · 2017 — Present
    Focused on the translation and localization of academic, technical, and editorial content with an emphasis on Communication, Culture, and Media while also conducting editing, proofreading, and content adaptation.

Skills & Expertise

Education

  • Master's Degree in Communication, Art and Culture
    University of Minho
  • Bachelor's Degree in Cinema, Video and Photography
    Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF)
  • Postgraduate Degree in English Translation
    Estácio de Sá University

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