Catherine Stanly
North Richland Hills,TX
Summary
Project Manager with 20+ years in language services, localization, and training. Proven record leading global localization projects across six countries, managing budgets, vendors, and cross-functional teams to deliver culturally accurate, user-focused solutions. Skilled in Agile/Scrum planning, Salesforce, LMS delivery, TMS/CAT tools, vendor lifecycle management, KPI tracking, and quality assurance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract & Consulting Work
Various Organizations
01.2021 - Current
- Designed and delivered digital training resources for international Deaf translators using Moodle and applied TMS/CAT tools to support translation workflows.
- Provided linguistic annotation and analysis to improve translation quality.
- Coordinated interpreter teams and ensured cross-linguistic accessibility at global translation conferences.
Team Lead / Interpreter
Sorenson Communications
01.2021 - Current
- Managed operations for 50+ interpreters across VRS, community, and remote platforms, ensuring compliance and service quality.
- Adapted communication across diverse communities, applying cultural and linguistic expertise to ensure accuracy.
- Delivered onboarding, training, mentoring, and QA reviews to strengthen team performance.
Project Manager, International Training & Localization
Deaf Bible Society (Josiah School of Translation)
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Directed international training/localization in six countries; managed SMEs and content teams to deliver multilingual materials.
- Planned budgets, tracked ROI, and reported KPIs to funders and stakeholders.
- Negotiated vendor contracts for marketing, venues, and logistics; managed vendor lifecycle including onboarding and performance QA.
- Applied Agile/Scrum methods with Salesforce to prioritize tasks, groom stories, and align global teams.
- Launched pilot training programs, combining virtual and in-person delivery models.
- Implemented QA processes and feedback loops to measure outcomes and improve efficiency.
International Training & Localization Specialist
Central Eurasia
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Developed and adapted curriculum for language-deprived Deaf child; trained family and community.
- Managed logistics, reporting, and fundraising for cross-cultural training.
Lead Community Interpreter
Hired Hands
01.2005 - 01.2017
- Delivered interpreting services in medical, legal, educational, and government contexts.
- Served as Designated Interpreter for Deaf professionals and faculty, ensuring content accuracy in specialized domains.
- Performed sight translation of medical, legal, and educational documents.
Teaching & Curriculum Development
Tarrant County College / Arlington ISD
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Taught ASL and interpreting courses; developed curricula, assessments, and multimedia resources while collaborating across faculty and district teams to align instruction.
- Directed extracurricular programs, including ASL Club and National Honor Society, fostering student engagement and leadership.
Education
M.A. - Applied Linguistics
Dallas International University
Dallas, Texas12-2016
B.A. - American Sign Language, Minor: Business Administration
Gardner-Webb University
12-2006
Skills
- Localization Project Management
- Agile/Scrum & Backlog Grooming
- Vendor Lifecycle Management
- Budget Planning & ROI Reporting
- Quality Assurance & Metrics
- Salesforce Project Management
- LMS (Moodle) & TMS/CAT Tools
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 47 interpreters.
- Collaborated with team of 5 SMEs, 3 content developers, and 6 parner/stakeholder organizations in the development of the Josiah School of Translation Project.
- Designed a company-wide skills enhancement program, resulting in a 70% pass rate of certification advancement.
Certification
- BEI Master – Texas
- NIC Advanced – RID
- PMP Certification (in progress)
Timeline
Contract & Consulting Work
Various Organizations
01.2021 - Current
Team Lead / Interpreter
Sorenson Communications
01.2021 - Current
Project Manager, International Training & Localization
Deaf Bible Society (Josiah School of Translation)
01.2019 - 01.2021
International Training & Localization Specialist
Central Eurasia
01.2017 - 01.2019
Teaching & Curriculum Development
Tarrant County College / Arlington ISD
01.2007 - 01.2014
Lead Community Interpreter
Hired Hands
01.2005 - 01.2017
M.A. - Applied Linguistics
Dallas International University
B.A. - American Sign Language, Minor: Business Administration
Gardner-Webb University
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