Mineru Suzuki
About Mineru Suzuki
Mineru Suzuki is a Localization Coordinator at VIZ Media, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in localization and project management, having previously held roles at VIZ Media, Tribe Dynamics, and Gengo.
Current Role at VIZ Media
Mineru Suzuki currently serves as a Localization Coordinator at VIZ Media, a position held since 2020. In this role, Suzuki oversees the production and adaptation of titles in English, Latin American Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. Responsibilities include managing communications and deliverables between Japanese licensors and cross-functional teams, as well as evaluating digital and physical assets from licensors and dub studio vendors. Suzuki has successfully shortened simulcast-to-retail production time by over 200%, which is equivalent to a reduction of two years in production timelines.
Previous Experience at VIZ Media
Prior to the current role, Mineru Suzuki worked at VIZ Media as a Localization Assistant from 2018 to 2020. During this two-year tenure in the San Francisco Bay Area, Suzuki contributed to various localization projects, enhancing the efficiency of the localization process. This experience laid the groundwork for Suzuki's advancement to the Localization Coordinator position.
Educational Background
Mineru Suzuki attended the University of California, Berkeley, where they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Film Studies and Linguistics from 2014 to 2018. Suzuki achieved a GPA of 3.96 during their studies. Prior to university, Suzuki completed high school at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, graduating in 2014.
Early Career and Internships
Mineru Suzuki began their professional journey with various roles that provided valuable experience in communication and media. In 2016, Suzuki worked as a Social Media Intern and Blogger at Localwise for six months. Additionally, Suzuki served as a Theater Usher at the University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive from 2016 to 2017. Other roles included a position as a Japanese Translator at Gengo from 2015 to 2016 and as a Japanese Tutor at UC Berkeley during the same period.
Project Management and Vendor Relations
In the role of Localization Coordinator, Mineru Suzuki builds and maintains relationships with over ten vendors, licensors, and studios. Suzuki organizes and vets metadata spreadsheets for more than twenty series and movies, ensuring that all production elements are aligned and effectively managed. This aspect of the role is crucial for maintaining the quality and accuracy of localized content.