Meet Rita Prazeres Gonçalves

Lead Consultant, Talent Management 

& Learning & Development

Driving Growth & Engagement via Strategic Talent & Training

What I Do.

Originally a linguistics enthusiast, I’ve navigated nearly every role in our industry, gaining a comprehensive understanding of its intricacies. Today, my passion lies in people and their unique talents. I focus on understanding what drives individuals and matching them with the right language teams, creating win-win scenarios for both enterprises and team members.

Solutions That Solve Your Toughest Challenges

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

Talent Strategy Assessment

Evaluate your current talent strategy to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement. Our comprehensive assessment will provide actionable insights to align your talent management practices with your business goals.

Talent Strategy Development

Develop a robust talent strategy tailored to your organization’s needs. We help you create a roadmap for attracting, developing, and retaining top talent, ensuring your workforce is equipped to meet future challenges.

Strategic Sourcing & Onboarding

Optimize your sourcing and onboarding processes to attract and integrate top talent seamlessly. We provide strategies and tools to ensure a smooth transition for new hires, enhancing their productivity and engagement from day one.

Talent (Vendor) Management Training, Mentorship & Coaching

Equip your team with the skills and knowledge needed to manage vendors effectively. Our training, mentorship, and coaching programs focus on best practices, relationship management, and performance optimization.

Partner & Community Relationship Management

Strengthen relationships with partners and the broader community. We help you build and maintain positive, productive relationships that support your business objectives and foster a collaborative environment.

Talent/ Partner Selection, Evaluation & Performance Management

Implement effective processes for selecting, evaluating, and managing the performance of talent and partners. Our services ensure you choose the right individuals and organizations, monitor their performance, and drive continuous improvement.

Tangible Business Outcomes for Leaders Like You

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

About me.

My deep passion for people enables me to understand the diverse backgrounds, motivations, and strengths of my team members. This insight is essential for building cohesive teams and tailoring management approaches to meet individual needs, ultimately enhancing team performance and morale. My genuine interest in others helps forge strong relationships and fosters a supportive work environment, which is crucial for achieving success.

Language Lover

A love for languages and linguistics fuels my passion for the localization industry. I stay updated on linguistic trends, cultural nuances, and the latest localization tools and techniques. This dedication allows me to help clients navigate the cultural and linguistic intricacies of their target markets, ensuring their messages resonate effectively.

Advocate for Self-Expression

As an advocate for self-expression, I emphasize the importance of allowing team members to voice their ideas and opinions. This openness fosters creativity and innovation, key to developing localization strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. By ensuring everyone feels valued and heard, I boost engagement, job satisfaction, and retention.

Passion for Learning

My passion for continuous learning and development keeps me at the forefront of industry advancements. In the dynamic localization field, staying updated with the latest tools, trends, and best practices enables me to adjust strategies, workflows, and team structures to meet evolving client demands effectively.

Storyteller

As a storyteller, I effectively communicate the vision, goals, and benefits of our projects to both internal teams and clients. My ability to convey complex localization strategies in an engaging and understandable manner ensures alignment and drives success in all our initiatives.

Practical Mindset

My practical mindset allows me to create realistic and actionable plans, set achievable goals, and solve problems efficiently. I focus on developing strategies that are not only theoretically sound but also viable and successful, ensuring win-win outcomes for stakeholders and talent.

Caring Leader

My caring attitude prioritizes the well-being and development of my team members and linguistic talent. I cultivate a supportive and empathetic environment where everyone feels valued and respected. This approach fosters loyalty, reduces turnover, and promotes a positive workplace culture, leading to highly 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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