Sonette HillSH
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Sonette Hill

@sonettehill

Dynamic project leader with 30 years of global localization expertise.

South Africa

What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values creativity and sustainability, offering opportunities for growth and impactful projects.

I am a dynamic and results-driven project leader with over 30 years of entrepreneurial and operational expertise in global localization, client success, and business development. My experience includes managing cross-cultural, distributed teams and complex projects across multiple time zones, delivering high-impact results for global clients such as Microsoft, Samsung, and Oxford University Press.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to lead global localization initiatives, including the delivery of multilingual education content for Oxford University Press in all 11 official South African languages, on time and on budget. I have also spearheaded the localization of Microsoft Office and Windows for African markets, collaborating directly with teams in Ireland and Seattle. My commitment to sustainable innovation is evident in my founding of Project Noordhoeked, an award-winning conservation and job creation initiative.

As a founder of The Gypsy Life, I launched a unique guesthouse brand that emphasizes sustainability and creativity. I am fully remote-ready with reliable fibre internet and excellent communication skills, making me adaptable to work across international schedules.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

TL
Current

Founder

The Gypsy Life

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Conceived and launched a unique guesthouse business featuring imported Gypsy wagons. Oversaw all aspects of operations, guest satisfaction, property setup, and brand development, emphasizing sustainability and creativity.

WE

Founder & Managing Director

Web-Lingo

Feb 1997 - Jan 2023 (25 years 11 months)

Built and scaled a globally respected language services company, delivering large-scale localization projects for major clients. Led multicultural teams and presented insights at international conferences.

PN

Founder

Project Noordhoeked

Jan 2010 - Dec 2020 (10 years 11 months)

Designed and led a grassroots environmental and job creation initiative, engaging schools and local businesses in collaborative programs and sponsoring local youth in sports.

II

Co-Founder

Integrated Technologies Institute

Dec 1990 - Mar 1994 (3 years 3 months)

Co-founded South Africa's first Novell/MS training center, delivering IT training and certifications.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

LB

London School of Business

Training Certification, Business Management

Completed training through the Entrepreneurs’ Organization Support Forum, enhancing skills in project management and language services.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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