Colin Bell

Information Services Business Unit Lead, Technically Write IT

County Kildare, Ireland

About

I'm an experienced localisation professional who has held a range of roles from translator through to account manager over the course of the past 20 years. I completed an MA in Technical Communication and eLearning at the University of Limerick in 2022 and am excited to be brining my content experience to bear in a new role.

Experience

  • Altuent (Full-time · 3 yrs 7 mos)
    • Information Services Business Unit Lead
      Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

    • Information Services Team Lead
      Dec 2022 - Jun 2023 · 7 mos

  • Localisation Consultant & Technical Writer at Self-employed
    Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 · 2 yrs

    • Consultation on strategic localisation initiatives (e.g., new customer onboarding, workflow and tools optimisation and migration, language quality and terminology management) • Creation and maintenance of internal documentation repositories, creation of process documentation based on content audits and SME input

  • Account Manager at Spark - Brighter Thinking
    Nov 2019 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Manage flagship client accounts • Build and maintain strong relationships and identify client needs to grow business • Address client concerns, optimise delivery processes and ensure the timely resolution of issues

  • Lionbridge (Dublin, Ireland)
    • Senior Project Manager
      Jun 2016 - Nov 2019 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    • Project Manager, Global Marketing Ops
      Jan 2013 - Jun 2016 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      • Team lead on a fast-paced and high-visibility marketing localisation account for a major IT client • Strong customer focus and communication balanced with team motivation and mentoring • Methodical and steady problem solver with keen attention to detail and an eye for quality

    • Project Manager, Government Business Unit
      Feb 2012 - Dec 2012 · 11 mos

      • PM on high-volume, fast turnaround European Union translation account • Coordinated all aspects of onshore, offshore and vendor workflow • Responsible for QA on English deliverables to ensure quality expectations were met

  • Freelance Translator (French>English) at Colin Bell
    Sep 1999 - Jan 2012 · 12 yrs 5 mos

    • Specialised in localisation of educational software; game content, design and packaging (PC, console, mobile, online); and website content and design • Experienced in translating legal documents, as well as editing and proofreading documents in all fields (UK and US markets) • Trados Studio 2009 and SDLX user