Greetings. I provide Linguistic Desktop Publishing and Graphic Design services. My area of focus and experience is the life sciences, pharmaceutical, regulatory submission and medical device manufacturing. I work as a freelancer in the language localization and translation industry, delivering multilingual desktop publishing, formatting, and typesetting for European, Asian, Indian and Middle Eastern languages.

Heather Cocco

Greetings. I provide Linguistic Desktop Publishing and Graphic Design services. My area of focus and experience is the life sciences, pharmaceutical, regulatory submission and medical device manufacturing. I work as a freelancer in the language localization and translation industry, delivering multilingual desktop publishing, formatting, and typesetting for European, Asian, Indian and Middle Eastern languages.

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Greetings. I provide Linguistic Desktop Publishing and Graphic Design services. My area of focus and experience is the life sciences, pharmaceutical, regulatory submission and medical device manufacturing. I work as a freelancer in the language localization and translation industry, delivering multilingual desktop publishing, formatting, and typesetting for European, Asian, Indian and Middle Eastern languages.

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Work Experience

Manager at RWS Regulated Industries, Life Sciences
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Oversees life sciences and regulated industry localization projects; leads teams, coordinates formatting for regulatory submissions, and ensures compliance with ISO standards and regulatory requirements.
Supervisor at RWS Regulated Industries, Life Sciences
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2022
Led multilingual desktop publishing and translation workflows; managed quality control, timelines, and client communications; mentored staff and ensured alignment with project specifications.
Senior Graphic Layout Specialist at Corporate Translations, Inc.
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Developed multilingual layouts and typesetting for publications; collaborated with translators and designers; ensured print readiness and consistency across languages.
Team Leader at Corporate Translations, Inc.
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2016
Led translation and layout teams; evaluated complex project materials and optimized service processes for cost-effectiveness and quality.
Graphic Layout Specialist at Corporate Translations, Inc.
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007
Produced publication layouts and multilingual typesetting; partnered with translation teams to deliver client-ready materials.
Graphic Designer at Acorn Studio
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Created original artwork and design for publications and digital media; prepared print-ready artwork; collaborated with printers and suppliers.

Education

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Qualifications

Notary Public
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025
ISO Standards Compliance
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Life Sciences, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing