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Derya Dinç

@deryadinc

Project manager and editorial translator who delivers high-quality localization and publishing-ready content from end to end.

Turkey

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead cross-functional projects in publishing or gaming—combining project management, editorial quality, and localization to deliver clear, audience-ready content with reliable operations.

I blend project management with editorial and language expertise—translating and editing books for publishing houses, ghostwriting for specific audiences, and supporting localization projects from planning through delivery.

I’ve led teams during digital transformation and managed a game development team, writing immersive game narratives and coordinating work across production stages. As Foreign Rights Director, I researched and evaluated titles, acquired publishing rights, and oversaw translation, editing, design, and printing—while building catalogs and marketing materials, managing social media, and representing the house at major international book fairs. Earlier, I handled CRM administration, crafted and translated magazine content with quality control for printing and distribution, and organized events, meetings, and training for members and board leadership.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Project Manager

Current

Freelance

Jan 2015 - Present (11 years 5 months)

Translated and edited books for publishing houses, ensuring clarity, consistency, and high editorial quality. Managed teams through publishing and game development workflows, supported localization projects, and wrote immersive game narratives.

Project Management Editing Translation Localization Team Management Game Narrative MS Office Canva wix Reporting

Foreign Rights Director

Flamingo Publishing

Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)

Researched and evaluated potential titles and acquired publishing rights to expand the house's catalog. Developed catalogs and marketing materials, represented the publishing house at major book fairs, prepared sales reports, and coordinated logistics and customs compliance for books printed abroad.

Publishing Rights Acquisition Market Research Social Media Management Sales Reporting Logistics Coordination Customs Compliance Collaboration

Secretary General

Porsche Club İstanbul

Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 (2 years)

Administered CRM systems, including enrollment applications and membership payments. Authored, translated, and quality-checked articles for the club magazine, and organized events, meetings, and training for members and the board.

CRM Administration Translation Event Planning Member Engagement Training Facilitation Print Workflow Support Administrative Operations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

BETA Publishing

B.Sc., Business Information Management

2015 - 2017

Activities and societies: Worked with brands including National Geographic Kids, Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Guinness World Records, and DK; developed catalogs/marketing materials; represented the house at major book fairs.

Selected books for publication and secured translation rights. Oversaw translation, editing, design, and printing processes to ensure industry standards.