Cintia Kanowitz
Linkedin.com/in/cintia-kanowitz
Summary
Senior Localization Manager with expertise in guiding large-scale localization programs that align with business goals and expand global reach. Skilled in localization processes, tools, and technologies, with extensive experience managing complex projects across languages and markets. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, and driving operational excellence. A high-energy professional who leads by example, inspires performance, and brings strategic leadership to achieve organizational success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager, Localization Program Management
Bold
09.2025 - Current
- Leading cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes.
- Developing and implementing strategic initiatives to drive performance improvement across departments.
- Mentoring junior managers and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Analyzing market trends to inform strategic planning and shape go-to-market strategies.
Manager, Localization Program Management
Bold
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Drove the go-to-market strategy and program management for portal launches, optimizing end-to-end localization processes to streamline operations and align with developers.
- Spearheaded workflow enhancements that reduced timelines and improved efficiency.
- Developed strategies to strengthen the global localization framework, driving continuous improvement and elevating program management processes.
Senior Lead Localization Project Manager
Bold
11.2020 - 10.2024
- Led end-to-end localization, ensuring seamless handoffs, risk mitigation, and on-time, on-budget delivery from request to deployment.
- Improved workflows and processes, reducing timelines from 12 to 2 months and cutting costs by 92%.
- Championed localization phases from kickoff to completion, collaborating cross-functionally to remove blockers and optimize workflows.
- Optimized processes for high-quality, cost-effective localization and implemented scalable frameworks for continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Engineering Linguist
LinkedIn
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked in the Internationalization/Localization department to improve quality for the Brazilian market, improving delivery times by 50%.
- Performed taxonomy development and maintenance to enhance data organization and usability.
- Identified systematic relationships between data and concepts such as job titles, skills, certificates, and education.
Remote PT-BR Specialist/Project Manager
I Localize LLC
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Served as Brazilian Portuguese Subject Matter Expert and Project Manager, overseeing localization projects across multiple locales and languages.
- Managed, coordinated, tracked, and troubleshot localization tasks for a variety of deliverables.
- Built and maintained strong stakeholder relationships with clients including Google, Advanced Systems Group, Appen, Bold, and English consultancies.
Postal Service Distribution Manager
United States Postal Service
12.2016 - 08.2019
- Managed a staff of approximately 100 employees, ensuring overall branch productivity and performance.
- Reviewed demand reports, created schedules, and attended planning meetings to align operations with workload demands.
- Supervised mail clerk and mail handler processes, coordinating workflows across nine departments.
Support Manager
Walmart
07.2014 - 12.2016
- Managed the customer service desk and office activities, overseeing operations for 8 departments with over 80 employees.
- Achieved a record increase in toy sales during the Christmas season, driving 284% year-over-year growth.
- Coached, developed, and counseled managers to enforce policies, procedures, and performance standards.
SEO Quality Rater
ZeroChaos
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Worked as Ad Quality Rater at Google via ZeroChaos, leveraging fluency in Portuguese and English along with regional cultural knowledge.
- Evaluated ads placed as search results and embedded in websites for the US and Brazilian markets.
- Recommended corrections to improve ad quality, accuracy, and cultural relevance.
Education
Master of Arts - Middlebury Institute Of International Studies
Translation And Localization Management
05.2024
Timeline
Sr. Manager, Localization Program Management
Bold
09.2025 - Current
Manager, Localization Program Management
Bold
10.2024 - 09.2025
Engineering Linguist
LinkedIn
06.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Lead Localization Project Manager
Bold
11.2020 - 10.2024
Remote PT-BR Specialist/Project Manager
I Localize LLC
09.2019 - 01.2022
Postal Service Distribution Manager
United States Postal Service
12.2016 - 08.2019
SEO Quality Rater
ZeroChaos
10.2015 - 06.2016
Support Manager
Walmart
07.2014 - 12.2016
Master of Arts - Middlebury Institute Of International Studies
Translation And Localization Management
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