Marcelo Martins
About Marcelo Martins
Marcelo Martins is a Senior Client Engagement Manager with over 16 years of experience in the game industry, specializing in localization, audio, video, and marketing. He has held various roles in notable companies, including Gameloft and GlobalStep, and has a strong background in project management and leadership.
Current Role at GlobalStep
Marcelo Martins serves as the Senior Client Engagement Manager at GlobalStep, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on managing client relationships and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction. His extensive experience in client services and project management contributes to his effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in Localization and Project Management
Marcelo has a robust background in localization and project management within the game industry. He worked at Keywords Studios as a Localization Project Manager and held various roles at Gameloft, including Localization Team Lead and Brazilian Portuguese Translator. His experience spans multiple companies, including Bug-Tracker and Lionbridge, where he managed localization quality assurance and project delivery.
Entrepreneurial Background with Clefbits
Marcelo founded and led Clefbits as CEO for six years in São Paulo, Brazil. This role showcased his entrepreneurial skills and ability to manage a business in the creative sector. His leadership at Clefbits contributed to his understanding of both operational and strategic aspects of running a company.
Educational Qualifications
Marcelo holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Universidade Federal da Bahia, completed between 1998 and 2004. He furthered his education with a Marketing Specialist qualification from ESPM Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing and a specialization in Organizational Leadership from Northwestern University. Additionally, he studied Project Management at UC Irvine, enhancing his skills in this area.
Expertise in Leadership and Resource Management
Marcelo specializes in leadership, planning, resource management, risk mitigation, quality control, vendor management, and stakeholder relationship management. His diverse skill set enables him to effectively oversee projects and lead teams in high-pressure environments, particularly in the gaming and localization sectors.