Olga Alexentseva

Throughout my 10+ years of career in multiple international companies I’ve earned the reputation as a resourceful, professional and cold-minded expert, multi-tasking across a broad spectrum of responsibilities to ensure executives can optimize their time and energy in the most positive way possible.

Localization Project Manager & Editor 

2021 - Present
YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP, Milan (Italy)

•  Coordinate and supervise end-to-end translation projects and language launches respecting budget, deadlines, and quality requirements in collaboration with cross-functional teams (SEO, Marketing, CRM, CCare, Legal…); 700+ projects/year.
• Optimizing workflows, providing guidance and context insights to maximize time & costs saving.
• Tutoring and training of internal linguists/PMs and external vendors.
• As one of Employee Resource Group’s leaders, organizing and leading internal events (charity run, webinars)

Localization Editor - Russian

2017 - 2021
YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP, Milan (Italy)

•  Translating, proofreading and testing content for Russian-speaking markets (>10) in line with culture-sensitive aspects.
• Performed websites and app localization for leading luxury brands (Armani, Valentino, D2squared, dunhill, Moncler…)
• Ensured linguistic accuracy and coherence, implemented Language Quality Insurance standards, 400K words/year.
• Supporting SEO, marketing activities and web content editing through CMS.
• Leading and organization regular Term base updates across 10 languages.

Freelance Translator along Master’s degree completion 

Jan 2013 – Apr 2017
Self-employed, Italy Translation and copywriting activities in English, Russian, Italian for third parties (websites,CCare, WordPress articles, fashion, legal & commercial documents)

• Conducted full translation of Marketing book (English to Russian, confidential).
   

Interpreter & Translator (8 months internship) 

Sep 2014 – Feb 2015
Centro Giuridico di Diritto Italiano “Minsk”, Bari (Italy)

• Supporting lawyers through translation and interpreting activities for international adoption.

Travel Agent along Bachelor’s degree completion 

Jan 2011 – Nov 2011
Europe Incoming Srl, Rome (Italy)

• Created tailored-made tours and itineraries for groups all over Italy and ensuring group
  assistance, problem solving.
• Planned out and negotiated different services with clients and suppliers.

Management Team Assistant 

Apr 2008 – Aug 2009
ING Life Insurance, Moscow (Russia)

• Carried out day-to-day duties, such as managing agenda, phone calls, correspondence,
  transfers, reports and meetings for COO, CFO, CMO, Sales Director accurately and efficiently.
• Handled document translations and interpreting at meetings.
• Used coordination, effective task prioritization and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Personal Assistant 

Jun 2007 – Dec 2007
Ruspromotion, Voronezh (Russia)

• Effectively assisted in day-to-day activities to election campaign manager.
• Led and coordinated 5 promoter groups (about 120 pp).
• Organized and controlled local office activities and facility supplies.

Language study stays (1 year cumulated) 

2005 & 2006
Annapolis (USA)

• Combining multiple jobs (shop assistant, waitress, hostess) to finance the linguistic stays.

• 2020 Five workshops on Fashion Communication Polimoda, Florence (IT)
• 2013 - 2016 Master’s degree in Specialized Translation (110/110) University of Bari (IT)
• 2009 - 2013 Bachelor’s degree in Cultures of Modern Languages and Tourism (105/110) University of Bari (IT)
• 2002 - 2007 Master’s degree in Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations (with honours) Voronezh State University (RU)