Erik Bjørk Larsen
About Erik Bjørk Larsen
Erik Bjørk Larsen is the Localization Quality Manager at Expedia, Inc. in London, United Kingdom, where he has worked since 2015. He has a background in teaching and content writing, with degrees in Comparative Literature and International/Global Studies.
Company
Erik Bjørk Larsen is currently employed at Expedia, Inc., where he serves as the Localization Quality Manager. He has been part of the company since 2015, contributing his expertise in the localization of Norwegian content. He plays a crucial role in ensuring that Expedia's Norwegian websites are culturally relevant and optimized for conversion rates.
Title
As the Localization Quality Manager at Expedia, Erik Bjørk Larsen is responsible for managing a team dedicated to Norwegian localization projects. His role involves working closely with external vendors to maintain high language quality and market relevancy. His contributions are integral to the success of marketing campaigns and brand activities in Norway.
Background
Before joining Expedia, Erik Bjørk Larsen accumulated diverse professional experience. He worked at Red Bee Media as a Norwegian Listings Writer from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, he was a Higher Executive Officer at NOKUT between 2012 and 2013. His career also includes teaching positions at Asker kommune, Flåtestad Secondary School, and Oppegård kommune, where he taught English, History, and Social Sciences.
Education and Expertise
Erik Bjørk Larsen studied Comparative Literature at the University of Oslo, where he earned a Bachelor's degree between 2005 and 2008. He also studied International/Global Studies at the University of North Dakota, completing courses complementary to his degree at the University of Oslo from 2002 to 2004. His academic background supports his expertise in localization, ensuring cultural relevancy for Norwegian content.
Achievements
In his role at Expedia, Erik Bjørk Larsen has successfully managed Norwegian localization projects. He audits Norwegian language websites to optimize conversion rates and works with external vendors to ensure language quality. His local market knowledge significantly contributes to the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and brand activities aimed at the Norwegian market.