Akorbi Language Consulting, headquartered in Dallas, Texas is a rapidly growing trusted provider of foreign language translation, interpretation, language and cultural training, localization, and technology solutions.
Akorbi is certified as ISO 9001:2000 for quality assurance and also certified as a woman-owned business (WBE and 8a). Akorbi also operates from additional locations including Bangalore, Buenos Aires, Houston, Hyderabad and Medellin to cater to global customers. Akorbi serves a variety of Fortune 1000 companies, high profile non-profit organizations and the public sector.
Akorbi Language Consulting is the recipient of many business awards and recognitions, some of them include Woman-Owned Business Enterprise of the year by the NCTRCA. Mayor's Entrepreneur Award at the Fort Worth Entrepreneur Expo and the Microentrepreneur of the Year by Wachovia and ACCION Texas.
We are looking for a production coordinator with the following:
Skills
Highly effective communication skills both written and verbal
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and juggle priorities
Intermediate computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Adobe, QuickBooks Organization skills
Ability to handle a high volume of emails and organize by tasks/projects
Time management
Ability to manage long term and short term priorities
Ability to understand and work with margins, estimates and invoices
Requirements
Experience with project or production coordination
4 year degree in a related field (for ex: business management, advertising, translations)
Experience in translation industry preferred
Bilingual Preferred (Preferred language: Spanish, Chinese, German, Hindi, Urdu or Korean language skills)
Proven performance in a fast pace environment
Ability to perform in a high stress position
Daily Responsibilities
Creating estimates and entering invoices
Matching skilled contractors with job requirements in the language and translation field
Recruiting and hiring of contract language professionals (mainly via email and phone screens)
Coordinating in-house teams for projects
Coordinating activities between corporate offices in Texas and the offshore staff
Managing relationships with vendors
Clarify project expectations with clients
Answering emails related to projects: ability to handle a high volume of emails in the inbox and organize them by task/project
On-time delivery of final projects
This position is a high volume, deadline driven, multi-tasking position that interfaces with external vendors and language professionals and the internal departments within the company. It requires attention to detail, superior organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders. Stress levels can be high during peak periods. This is a perfect position for someone looking to use their organizational and communication skills to have a positive impact on the operation.
Culture: high energy, team oriented, multi-tasking, positive, get it done attitude
Dress code: Business professional (jean Fridays)
Pay Range: $32,000 $38,000 base
Hiring Organization: www.akorbi.com
- Compensation: $32,000 $38,000 Base PLUS Benefits
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