Maria Stavropoulou

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An editor, translator, and linguistic quality specialist. 15 years of experience delivering high-quality language services across publishing, localisation, and digital content.

About

An editor, translator, and linguistic quality specialist.

15 years of experience delivering high-quality language services across publishing, localisation, and digital content. I specialise in bidirectional English–Greek translation, proofreading, manuscript editing, and narrative review, with a strong focus on clarity, tone, consistency, and reader engagement. My background includes work on published comics, academic publications, educational materials, and large-scale international content projects, and I collaborate closely with clients to produce accurate, polished, publication-ready work.

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  • 15 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • Greek, ModernFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • FrenchAdvanced
  • RussianIntermediate
  • JapaneseBeginner
  • ItalianBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services
  • Gaming

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Work experience· 4 roles

Quality Manager · WelocalizeJul 2022 – Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Implemented rigorous QA processes, standardised quality metrics, and improved overall quality results. Managed asset/material hubs, led cross-department reviews, and supported AI/ML process integration. Reduced quality time by 50% and operational time by 30% for a Fortune 500 client; supervised around 60 translation suppliers across time zones; improved supplier attrition by 80-90% annually. Responsible for training, risk management, data reporting, and invoicing; collaborated across departments to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Senior Linguist · WelocalizeJan 2020 – Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Collaborated with a Fortune 100 marketing company; performed final linguistic review and LQA checks in Greek; led data tracking and migration initiatives for MBRs, QBRs, and ABRs. Supervised third-party vendors, designed localization processes, and ensured cultural integrity and consistency across Greek assets; led language efforts in WIP software testing; delivered end-to-end linguistic experiences.

Lead Linguist · WelocalizeJan 2017 – Jan 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Performed comprehensive content reviews across in-game text, web publishing, esports material, voice-over scripts, subtitles, visual assets, comics, products, and advertisements. Managed language assets (term bases, translation memories, style guides); ensured quality and consistency; conducted LQA for multimedia assets; oversaw vendor coordination and client communications.

FreelancerJan 2011 – Present · 15 yrs 11 mos

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpreting · Ionian University2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards· 5

CPE (Cambridge English Proficiency)2030 – 2025
ECPE2030 – 2025
DALF C2 (French Proficiency)2030 – 2025
Pushkin Russian B12030 – 2025

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