Melissa P.

15+ years, managing high-stakes projects. Whether coordinating diplomacy exchanges across 4 countries, managing multilingual localization, designing job readiness programs that launched 600+ refugees into citizenship, I build systems that work and relationships that last. What I Bring: 🌍 International Program Management – Designed and led citizen diplomacy exchanges with 400+ government and NGO leaders from Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan. Spearheaded the U.S.-Ukraine Sister National Park agreement through strategic relationship building and cross-cultural facilitation. 🗣️ Localization & Translation Project Management – 7+ years managing end-to-end multilingual projects for Amazon Studios, Paramount, Netflix, and clinical trial companies. Expert in SDL Trados, MemoQ, and Plunet. Fluent in Russian with working knowledge of Hebrew and Spanish. 👥 Training & Facilitation – Created and delivered professional development curricula for diverse audiences, from international environmental leaders to job seekers and refugees. Trained 200+ clients in job readiness; helped 600+ immigrants become U.S. citizens. 📊 Strategic Relationship Management – Built partnerships across corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors. Served on the San Diego Foundation's Opening the Outdoors Grants Committee, evaluating $500K+ in annual funding. Industries Served: Entertainment & Media | Clinical Trials & Healthcare | Government & NGOs | Environmental & Sustainability Sectors | Workforce Development Ideal Projects: ✔ Program design and management for international or cross-cultural initiatives ✔ Localization strategy and project coordination ✔ Training program development and facilitation ✔ Career coaching for professionals in transition ✔ Grant program management and evaluation Why Work With Me: I bring a unique combination of diplomatic finesse, project management rigor, and genuine commitment to mission-driven work. Clients appreciate my ability to navigate complexity, build trust across cultures, and deliver results that matter—on time, on budget, and with heart.