SPARKLING LENGUA - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Localization Project Manager
After obtaining her first cycle degree in "Intercultural and Linguistic Mediation" (French, Spanish and Portuguese) in Italy, Alessandra decided to move to Belgium to improve her French. In 2014 she completed her Master's degree in translation (Italian and Spanish into French) in Brussels. Her passion for languages, together with her prior work experiences, pushed her to improve her English and to start learning Dutch. She joined Sparkling Lengua in July 2014. Alessandra is a valuable part of the Sparkling team, contributing a lot to the quality/proofreading process in Italian, European and Latin American Spanish, as well as in European and Brazilian Portuguese. She enjoys Brussels' international and lively atmosphere. She likes laughing, travelling and playing volleyball!
Job Titles:
- Desktop Publishing Specialist
Having graduated in graphic design in 2013 (ESA Saint-Luc Liège), Audrey quickly discovered her passion for the world of localization. After several years in a competing company's DTP department, she joined Sparkling Lengua in May 2019, bringing in a solid background in all things visual.
With an eagle eye for detail, she likes a job well done - but always with a smile! As efficient as she is original, she continues to sparkle even after hours: part-time freelance, she loves creating beer labels and temporary tattoos, among other things.
Job Titles:
- Production Assistant & Business Coordinator
After earning her senior high school degree in applied arts, Barbara spent three years in the Beaux-Arts School in Grenoble (France) before obtaining a post-graduate diploma in photography from the Institut Saint Luc in Liège (Belgium). She then specialized in computer graphics during one year in Salon-de-Provence. She worked as a computer graphics designer in two print shops before becoming a freelancer and starting a collaboration with Sparkling Lengua. Barbara is a valuable member of the team as a production assistant and DTP specialist. She manages all kinds of formats and brings her creative touch to Sparkling's communication. She's the one behind the bubbles on our website!
When she's not Sparkling, Barbara is taking great care of her lovely daughter and making loads of cupcakes!
Job Titles:
- Localization Project Manager
Coralie completed her Master's degree in translation (English and Dutch) in 2012. Her training focused primarily on website and software localization, subtitling and project management. Coralie's educational background and prior work experience allowed her to gain strong skills in multilingual communication as well as hands-on experience in project management. She joined the Sparkling Lengua team in June 2013. Coralie successfully handles any file format and is always keen and quick to learn more. She is curious about new technologies and will always look for solutions to tricky situations. Last but not least: she is the fastest keyboard typist ever!
When she is not Sparkling, Coralie is increasing her knowledge of the Star Wars Expanded Universe.
Fabien holds a translation degree (English and Spanish) obtained in 1997. Since then, he has been working in the localization/translation sector and, in particular, in the project management area. He has an excellent understanding of the business challenges that impact his clients, major international companies who need to communicate across borders. Prior to starting his own company, Sparkling Lengua, in 2010, Fabien was the Senior Localization Manager of a public relations agency specialized in the high-tech and print sectors. He worked for 10 years as the Head of Project Management at Hitext, a localization company, and developed linguistic solutions for websites, software, marketing collateral and technical documentation. Today Fabien enjoys his team management role every day at Sparkling Lengua while focusing on the company commercial development together with Séverine.
When he is not Sparkling, he likes to hit the ball on a tennis court, travel the world or simply enjoy a good Belgian beer in the evening.
Job Titles:
- Localization Project Manager
Florence completed her Master's degree in translation (English and Spanish to French) in Brussels in 2015, focusing on subtitling and communications. Early on, both schooling and initial training had set her on a path towards international relations, motivating her to pursue a career in that field of activity. Passionate about foreign languages and cultures, Florence loves building on her general knowledge. Pre-Columbian America and the history of Spanish colonisation are subjects she is particularly keen on. Having joined the Sparkling Team in January 2016, she has proved a valuable asset in project management. Always keeping her smile, she is extremely patient, and her enthusiasm is simply catching! She enjoys team work ... and, trust us, she is just about as thorough as one can get ;-)
When she's not Sparkling, Florence loves cooking, travelling and the occasional shopping spree.
Job Titles:
- German Language Specialist
Job Titles:
- Team Assistant / Language Specialist
Job Titles:
- Business Development Manager
- Sparkling Team As Business Development Manager
But after 22 years it was time for a new challenge. In September 2016, Ingrid joined the Sparkling Team as Business Development Manager.
In no time at all, she excelled at this new discipline, eagerly hunting out new clients. Passionate and untiring, she stands out at data collection, complex file management and anything to do with organisation. With a firm grasp of the challenges involved in her job, she never loses sight of the end. And, believe us, she can be persevering!
When she's not Sparkling, Ingrid continues to indulge her taste for arts, crafts and decoration. Always in motion, she loves spending time with her family, and Wii games are a particular passion!
Job Titles:
- Localization Project Manager & Senior Desktop Publishing Specialist
Marianne brings tremendous enthusiasm and motivation to her professional life. Her mission at Sparkling Lengua is to assist clients in the management of their multilingual localization projects, in particular those involving desktop publishing in one way or another. A graphic designer with a passion for languages, Marianne started out as a freelancer working for translation agencies. After a few years on her own, she joined Hitext, a translation and localization company based in Brussels where Fabien happened to be working as a project manager! In 2012, Marianne joined her husband's company as Managing Director, and their studio is now partnering with Sparkling Lengua. She has been a valuable partner ever since. "I have now been working with Fabien for almost 16 years - and it's been a great experience! We have both been trained in the same spirit at Hitext - a spirit we are keeping alive in our daily work."
When she's not Sparkling, Marianne loves travelling, reading and is curious about anything related to culture!
Job Titles:
- Graphic Designer & Senior Desktop Publishing Specialist
Séverine completed her Master's degree in marketing, economics and languages (English and Spanish) in Dijon (Burgundy, France). She then spent one year at Manchester University and one year working in an import/export company in Madrid. Séverine contributes more than 15 years of professional experience in project management, mainly in the promotional items sector but also in the localization field. In 2010, together with Fabien, she decided to create her own "Sparkling" company and she is now happy to have interactions with so many different and interesting contacts all over the world. The company management, in terms of efficiency and qualitative service, makes her feel alive and kicking ;-).
When she is not Sparkling, Séverine enjoys wine-tasting and trying to cook like her dad, a Burgundian chef!
Job Titles:
- Localization Project Coordinator