Mark Rockford
About Mark Rockford
Mark Rockford serves as the Vice President of Linguistic Quality and Training at GLOBO, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in education and linguistics, with experience in developing evaluation processes and training programs in the language industry.
Work at GLOBO
Mark Rockford has served as Vice President of Linguistic Quality and Training at GLOBO since 2017. In this role, he has developed a comprehensive evaluation and feedback process that enhances the continuous improvement cycle for linguistic quality. He has played a key role in creating resources and training programs that enable linguists to expand their skill sets. Additionally, he has experience in staffing multi-million dollar projects and building client relationships within the language industry.
Education and Expertise
Mark Rockford earned a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Education from Benedictine College, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. He also studied Spanish Language and Literature at Tecnológico de Monterrey for one year, from 2000 to 2001. His educational background includes a high school diploma from Maur Hill, where he studied from 1996 to 1998. This academic foundation supports his expertise in linguistic quality and training.
Background
Prior to his current position at GLOBO, Mark Rockford worked as a Spanish Teacher at Klein ISD for nine months in 2006 to 2007. He also held the position of Director of Professional Development at HITA for one year, from 2009 to 2010. In these roles, he led the re-design and creation of language and interpreter assessments, contributing to his extensive experience in the language industry.
Achievements
Mark Rockford has hosted international conferences, demonstrating his expertise in public speaking and event management. His leadership in developing training programs and resources for linguists at GLOBO reflects his commitment to enhancing linguistic quality and professional development within the industry.