Meet Rita Prazeres Gonçalves

Lead Consultant, Talent Management 

& Learning & Development

Driving Growth & Engagement via Strategic Talent & Training

What I Do.

Originally a Linguistics Enthusiast, there aren’t many roles in our industry I have not held.

Today my passion is people and their talents, learning what makes them tick and matching them to the right language teams to create win-wins for individuals and enterprises.

Solutions That Solve Your Toughest Challenges

Comprehensive solutions designed to help you get stuff done quickly and efficiently

Localization Strategy

Align your efforts with global growth objectives and get buy-in from stakeholders, even when resources are tight

Language Technology

Streamline your workflow with the right tools and integrations without adding to your team’s workload

Translation Quality

Ensure your brand shines in every language while keeping up with increasing volumes and shrinking timelines

Localization Talent

Build and nurture a high-performing team that can handle changing requirements and shifting priorities

Language Operations

Establish efficient and scalable processes that help you manage multiple stakeholders and complex projects with ease

Training

Upskill your team with best practices and cutting-edge techniques that improve consistency and reduce manual effort

Tangible Business Outcomes for Leaders Like You

Discover how we’ve helped localization leaders become the heroes of their organizations

About me.

My passion for people helps me understand the diverse backgrounds, motivations, and strengths of my team members.

 

This understanding is crucial for creating a cohesive team and tailoring management approaches to individual needs.

 

I believe my interest in others helps in building strong relationships, fostering supportive work environments, and improves team performance and morale.

Language Lover

A love for languages and linguistics drives my passion for the localization industry. It means I stay updated with linguistic trends, cultural nuances, and the latest localization tools and techniques. My passion supports my clients in penetrating the cultural and linguistic intricacies of their target markets.

Advocate for Self-Expression

As an advocate for self-expression, I understand the importance of allowing team members to voice their ideas and opinions. This fosters individual creativity and innovation, essential for developing effective localization strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. I make sure all team members feel valued and heard, leading to higher engagement, job satisfaction, and retention.

Passion for Learning

I am passionate about continuous learning & development, which allows me to keep abreast of the latest industry developments, tools, and best practices. The localization industry is dynamic, with rapidly changing client needs and technological advancements. My continuous learning helps me to identify adjust strategies, workflows, and team structures to meet these evolving demands.

Storyteller

Being a storyteller enables me to effectively communicate the vision, goals, and benefits of our projects to both internal teams and clients. It helps in conveying complex localization strategies in an engaging and understandable manner. This serves me in client presentations, team meetings, and overall communication, ensuring everyone is aligned and working towards shared goals.

Practical

My practical mindset helps in making realistic and actionable plans, setting achievable goals, and solving problems efficiently. It ensures that my strategies are not only theoretical but also viable and successful. I like to roll up my sleeves, speak to stakeholders and talent and assure win-wins for all.

Caring

My caring attitude ensures that I prioritize the well-being and development of my team members and linguistic talent. I create a supportive and empathetic environment where people feel valued and respected. I hope this fosters loyalty, reduces turnover, and promotes a positive workplace culture, leading to more motivated and dedicated teams.

Rita Prazeres Gonçalves, Senior Consultant, Talent Management

25 Years in Production
& Talent Management

Terminologist, Language Specialist, Project Manager & Talent (Vendor) Manager

Supported global brands such as Apple, Google, TransPerfect & Acolad

Unwavering commitment to helping talent flourish and matching them to dream clients

People seem to like us.

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John Smiths
CEO - Mbox Company
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Rita has given us an unparallelled insight into the world of freelance language workers and their realities today. She is a wealth of information regarding innovative ways to identify, evaluate, onboard and retain the best linguistic talent out there. She is easy to talk to and cuts through the noise to create meaningful solutions for Magic Beans Agency clients. We are thrilled to have her and see her as a key driver for our current and future business relationships.
Robert Martin
Magic Beans Agency
Amandine Barou
Rita is a dedicated, efficient and reliable professional, and her optimism and good temper are contagious! I strongly recommend Rita for any professional collaboration.
Amandine Barou
Saint-Étienne Metropole
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John Smiths
CEO - Mbox Company

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