Cemile Suheyla Ozkan
Istanbul,34
Summary
A highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with more than 22 years of experience in the media and entertainment sector. Profound knowledge and experience in multi-language localization, dubbing directing, casting, subtitling, proofreading and audio description. High standard of work ethics and professionalism. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
DEPARTMENT MANAGER & DUBBING DIRECTOR
Dogus Media Group.
- Responsible for dubbing directing in Turkish and English for Dogus Media Group national and international broadcast channels
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams consisting of sound engineers, mix engineers, translators and voice talents
- Directed 37.000+ hours of dubbing sessions
- Led cross-functional teamwork consisting of 250+ translators, legal, software, marketing, administrative departments within company
- Project management of 14.000 hours of workload further to dubbing
- Handled scheduling and budgeting within department.
HEAD OF LOCALIZATION AND POST-PRODUCTION
Kano Digital Media.
05.2022 - Current
- Head of company's localization, translation, audio, and video creation in more than 20 languages
- Lead a team of 200+ translators, proofreaders, sound engineers and legal team around the world
- Main contact between clients worldwide and Kano Digital Media.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
DUBBING LANGUAGE PRODUCTION MANAGER
Netflix
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Responsible of Dubbing Production in Turkey for Netflix titles.
- Main person of contact for Turkish dubbing at Netflix.
- Managed ve NP3s in territory.
- Coordinated voice casting and handled approvals, supervised dubbing recording and mixing of necessary titles.
- Kept close and regular contact with dubbing partners and cross functional Netflix teams in EMEA, UCAN and LATAM.
- Aligned not only within dubbing but also subtitling leg of Netflix.
- Main contact for dub and sub consistency in Turkish at Netflix productions.
- Bridge between Netflix and its dubbing partners in Turkey.
- Initiated TAD Turkey for new talents as well as professionals for translation and adaptation in Turkey.
- Supported Post Partnership Program for new dubbing partners.
- Kept close contact with Global Resource Strategy at Netflix for market updates.
- Worked closely with Global Resource Strategy to create and implement cohesive business plan with partners to drive and main success.
- Responsible for evaluating and granting approval for emerging budgetary needs.
- Develop and ensure clear and timely communication between Voice Actors Union and Netflix.
- Represent interests of Netflix in dubbing related communications in Turkey.
HEAD OF LOCALIZATION
Kano Digital Media.
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Head of company's localization, translation & audio and video creation.
- Lead a team of 50 translators and proofreaders.
- Main contact between clients around the world and Kano Digital Media.
LOCALIZATION ACCOUNT MANAGER
Dogus Media Group.
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Starting June 2019, extended responsibility of Localization Account Manager in charge of Animal Planet, Discovery ID, DTX and Discovery Turkey
- Responsible for the channels' 100 hours/month workload management and on-time delivery meeting aggressive deadlines
- Managed budgeting of the channels' within Dogus Media Group.
LEAD PROJECT MANAGER
Global Dubbing Center
03.2016 - 04.2021
- Head of international project management at Global Dubbing Center.
- Lea the team that covers localization, dubbing and subtitling projects of clients.
- Responsible for communication between IYUNO Media Group and Global Dubbing Center.
- Scheduled workload of a team of 30 translators and 50 voice talents and on-time delivery meeting aggressive deadlines.
- Proofreader of Amazon Prime Video contents such as The Grimm, 50 Netflix contents such as Suits and many Korean productions.
- Proofread more than 3000 hours of subtitled Netflix and Amazon Prime Video titles.
- Responsible for communication between clients & customers worldwide and GDC
- Handled budgeting and scheduling within the company.
EXECUTIVE & DUBBING DIRECTOR
Dogus Media Group Dogus Media Group.
08.2013 - 01.2020
- Responsible for dubbing directing in Turkish and English for Dogus Media Group.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams consisting of sound engineers, mix engineers, translators, voice talents, budgeting and finance teams, legal teams and management team.
- Directed 37.000+ hours of dubbing sessions.
- Led cross-functional teamwork consisting of 300+ translators, legal, software, marketing, administrative departments within the company
- Handled project management of 14.000 hours of workload further to dubbing.
- Handled scheduling and budgeting within the department.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by streamlining communication channels and improving response times.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Conducted business forecasts to identify recent developments.
- Mentored junior staff members for accelerated career growth, developing future leaders within the organization.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop actionable strategies that aligned with corporate goals and objectives.
EUROPEAN CHANNELS EXECUTIVE
Dogus Media Group.
03.2013 - 08.2013
- Responsible for commercial scheduling and evaluation of types of commercials/advertisements
ACQUISITIONS EXECUTIVE
Dogus Media Group.
05.2012 - 03.2013
- Handled contracts between Dogus Media Group and international cable and broadcasting outlets such as HBO, BBC, ITV, FOX
- Assisted in the licensing of TV shows and movies
- Worked as the point of contact between Dogus Media Group and international companies.
- Increased revenue through effective negotiation of contracts with clients and suppliers.
- Achieved company growth by implementing strategic marketing plans and business development initiatives.
EXECUTIVE & DUBBING DIRECTOR
Dogus Media Group.
01.2005 - 05.2012
- Responsible for dubbing directing in Turkish and English for Dogus Media Group national and international broadcast channels.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams consisting of sound engineers, mix engineers, translators and voice talents.
- Directed 37.000+ hours of dubbing sessions
- Led cross-functional teamwork consisting of 250+ translators, legal, software, marketing, administrative departments within the company.
- Project management of 14.000 hours of workload further to dubbing.
- Handled scheduling and budgeting within the department.
- Developed innovative solutions to complex problems, resulting in improved organizational performance.
- Conducted regular meetings with team to discuss issues, concerns and updates.
- Reviewed employee concerns and new opportunities to drive business strategies.
- Launched new rewards program to identify and celebrate staff performance.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
DUBBING AND SUBTITLING ASSISTANT
Dogus Media Group.
12.2002 - 01.2005
- In charge of scheduling the workload for 20 translators and 100 voice talents, covering NTV and CNBC- e broadcasting.
- Responsible for 23.000 hours of subtitled original content.
- Supported on-time delivery of completed projects.
TRAINEE
Dogus Media Group.
08.2002 - 12.2002
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Collaborated with employees from various backgrounds.
- Established lasting relationships with peers, leadership and customers using strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Istanbul University
Istanbul, Turkey12.2009
Associate of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
Istanbul University
Istanbul, Turkey12.2002
Skills
- Leadership
- Resilience
- Team player
- Communication
- Integrity
- Delegation
- Negotiation
- Feedback
- Multitask
- Work well under pressure
- Conflict management
References
Available upon request
Timeline
HEAD OF LOCALIZATION AND POST-PRODUCTION
Kano Digital Media.
05.2022 - Current
DUBBING LANGUAGE PRODUCTION MANAGER
Netflix
10.2021 - 05.2022
HEAD OF LOCALIZATION
Kano Digital Media.
04.2021 - 10.2021
LOCALIZATION ACCOUNT MANAGER
Dogus Media Group.
06.2019 - 04.2021
LEAD PROJECT MANAGER
Global Dubbing Center
03.2016 - 04.2021
EXECUTIVE & DUBBING DIRECTOR
Dogus Media Group Dogus Media Group.
08.2013 - 01.2020
EUROPEAN CHANNELS EXECUTIVE
Dogus Media Group.
03.2013 - 08.2013
ACQUISITIONS EXECUTIVE
Dogus Media Group.
05.2012 - 03.2013
EXECUTIVE & DUBBING DIRECTOR
Dogus Media Group.
01.2005 - 05.2012
DUBBING AND SUBTITLING ASSISTANT
Dogus Media Group.
12.2002 - 01.2005
TRAINEE
Dogus Media Group.
08.2002 - 12.2002
DEPARTMENT MANAGER & DUBBING DIRECTOR
Dogus Media Group.
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Istanbul University
Associate of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
Istanbul University