Linguist in the Spotlight 1st Quarter: 

We’re proud to recognize Tonya Hayes as our Linguist in the Spotlight 1st Quarter 2025! Tonya has been an invaluable part of our team for nearly two years, bringing over 17 years of experience in the language translation industry. Her journey into the world of translation began during a three-year stay in Japan where she worked as an assistant English teacher. While there, Tonya deepened her passion for language by writing newsletter articles in Japanese and translating documents into English—experiences that sparked her enduring interest in translation.

 

Upon returning to the United States, Tonya took that passion to the next level by enrolling in Kent State University’s graduate program in Japanese to English translation. Her dedication to continuous learning, cultural insight, and linguistic precision is reflected in every project she takes on. Tonya’s work ethic, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to excellence enrich our team and inspire those around her. When Tonya is not working hard, she enjoys spending time with her husband taking walks; she also loves sketching, playing video games and taking care of her two cats. We’re truly fortunate to have her on board.

 

Congratulations, Tonya—and thank you for everything you bring to our community!

 

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Employee in the  Spotlight 1st Quarter:

We’re thrilled to announce that Carrie Stumpf has been selected as our Employee in the Spotlight for the 1st Quarter 2025! Carrie holds a degree in German language from Pennsylvania State University and a certificate in German to English translation from New York University. Her transition from a freelance German-to-English translator to a dedicated translation project manager for GLS speaks volumes about her passion and adaptability.

 

Carrie brings a unique blend of linguistic expertise and project leadership, cultivating long-term relationships with talented linguists around the world, which has strengthened our operations and expanded our reach. Carrie’s initiative in creating engaging, informative training videos for our 360Learning portal has also elevated our internal learning experience. What sets Carrie apart is her eagerness to step into new roles, tackle challenges head-on, and continuously grow her skill set. She is currently attending the University of Washington program to earn a certificate in Localization: Customizing Software for the World and working on attaining her Level 3 Trados certification. 

 

When not at work, Carrie enjoys a creative life outside the office. You may find her walking her dogs, riding her bike, cheering for her children at the ice rink or on the dance stage, tackling woodworking or home improvement projects with her husband, or volunteering at her church.

 

Her forward-thinking approach and commitment to excellence inspires everyone around her.

Congratulations, Carrie—and thank you for everything you do. We’re lucky to have you on the team!