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Davis Covin

Austin,TX

Summary

Seasoned Senior Project Manager with experience in managing global projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving project success. Strong background in communication and training to influence and secure stakeholder buy-in. Display leadership style that fosters teamwork and problem resolution.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager, Localization Program Operations

Indeed
09.2024 - 07.2025
  • Standardize workflows to follow PMP methodology and use project management tools
  • Create an onboarding program to train vendors to deliver high-quality, localized content to global partners
  • Restructure the team’s knowledge management system to improve cross-functional collaboration and mitigate risk
  • Analyze content data and develop initiatives to resolve 15% of issues using AI and automation
  • Mentor junior project managers and facilitate monthly global team updates

Senior Project Manager, Localization Engagement and Stakeholder Education

Indeed
07.2022 - 09.2024
  • Lead cross-functional training initiatives, improving stakeholder content quality by 26%
  • Standardize stakeholder communication plans and written resources to mitigate risk and improve collaboration
  • Manage logistics for a vital product launch event in the Japanese market
  • Redesign processes for collecting global stakeholder feedback and tracking service quality data
  • Evaluate internal training needs and deliver customized professional development programs

Project Manager, Product Localization

Indeed
03.2021 - 07.2022
  • Manage 100+ product localization projects, including risk analysis, testing, data analysis, and investigations using CAT tools
  • Create training resources for partners in Product, UX, Quality, and Engineering
  • Develop and launch a new professional development platform for 40+ team members
  • Establish an automated communication plan to deliver project updates and next steps for stakeholders

Assistant Director, International Services

St. Edward's University
10.2016 - 05.2020
  • Oversee immigration compliance, policy development, and international escalations
  • Advise 300+ clients on immigration, and track performance data using CRM systems
  • Launch new workflows, communication plans, online tools, and localize resources
  • Develop training campaigns for key partners and new hires to ensure consistency
  • Redesign and teach the International Seminar course using LMS
  • Manage key international partner accounts and facilitate annual cohorts from Japan

Advising Specialist

Austin Community College
09.2013 - 10.2016
  • Advise and support a caseload of 600+ students using CRM systems
  • Serve as lead specialist providing international and cultural training at 11 locations
  • Analyze performance data and metrics to support retention and risk management initiatives
  • Support the development and localization of new online tools through Technology Advancement

International Student Services Specialist

Austin Community College
08.2010 - 09.2013
  • Advise 400+ students on immigration compliance, employment authorization, and travel
  • Process applications, evaluate documents, maintain ERP records, and refer for translation as needed
  • Present orientation, develop immigration references, and provide stakeholder training
  • Triage or solve international escalations and investigations
  • Support HR in determining employment eligibility for international staff

International Student Advisor

Oklahoma City University
09.2008 - 08.2010
  • Advise 100+ students on immigration, employment authorization, and travel
  • Process applications, evaluate documents, maintain ERP records, and refer for translation as needed
  • Attend recruitment fairs, provide diversity training to partners, and supervise interns
  • Triage or solve international escalations and investigations

Education

Master of Education - TESOL Adult Education

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Bachelor of Arts - International and Area Studies

The University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK

Skills

  • Project management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Data analysis
  • Process improvement
  • Content localization
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Risk management
  • Problem solving
  • Cross-cultural communication

Accomplishments

  • Localization Deputy Chief of Staff, 2023-2024, Interim Chief of Staff during expansion
  • Indeed IRG Lead, 2022, Co-chair for the interest resource group
  • NAFSA Trainer Corps, 2019, Train new international advisors at the national level
  • NAFSA Academy, 2017, Texas representative for the national leadership program

Timeline

Senior Project Manager, Localization Program Operations

Indeed
09.2024 - 07.2025

Senior Project Manager, Localization Engagement and Stakeholder Education

Indeed
07.2022 - 09.2024

Project Manager, Product Localization

Indeed
03.2021 - 07.2022

Assistant Director, International Services

St. Edward's University
10.2016 - 05.2020

Advising Specialist

Austin Community College
09.2013 - 10.2016

International Student Services Specialist

Austin Community College
08.2010 - 09.2013

International Student Advisor

Oklahoma City University
09.2008 - 08.2010

Master of Education - TESOL Adult Education

Sam Houston State University

Bachelor of Arts - International and Area Studies

The University of Oklahoma

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