Francesca Santoro
About Francesca Santoro
Francesca Santoro is a Senior Localization Project Manager at Expedia, Inc. with extensive experience in the travel industry and a strong background in translation and interpretation.
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Francesca Santoro is the Senior Localization Project Manager at Expedia, Inc. She has been in this role since 2018, overseeing complex localization projects and enhancing the company's global reach from Seattle, Washington, United States.
Work Experience at Expedia, Inc.
Francesca has an extensive career at Expedia, Inc. She initially joined the company as a Localisation Project Manager from 2014 to 2018. Her responsibilities in this position included managing various localization projects. Since 2018, she has served as the Senior Localization Project Manager, playing a pivotal role in the company's international expansion efforts.
Previous Roles in Translation and Interpretation
Before her tenure at Expedia, Francesca worked at Translate Plus as a Senior Translation Project Manager from 2012 to 2014 in London, and at Esmerk as a Media Analyst from 2010 to 2012 in West Berkshire, United Kingdom. She also has experience working as a freelance interpreter for Thebigword from 2009 to 2012, and as an interpreter and translator at Omniatek and Ctfr from 2007 to 2009.
Educational Background
Francesca holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of Leeds, where she studied from 2008 to 2009. She completed her undergraduate education at Alma Mater Studiorum – Università Di Bologna, from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background has provided a solid foundation for her career in localization, translation, and interpretation.
Global Work Experience
Francesca's career includes diverse geographical locations, enriching her understanding of global markets. She has worked in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, allowing her to gain valuable insights into different cultures and market dynamics. This international experience supports her expertise in managing localization projects effectively.