Professional summary
Localization specialist with 10+ years of experience in translation, multilingual content production and cross-cultural communication across English, Spanish and Japanese. Proven ability to localize educational, media and user-facing content while preserving meaning, tone and cultural intent. Strong background in content workflows, quality assurance and collaboration in remote, distributed environments. Particularly experienced in high-context and real-time language mediation.
Core competencies
- Localization & Internationalization (i18n)
- English–Spanish Translation
- Japanese Language & Culture
- Linguistic Quality Assurance (LQA)
- Terminology Management
- Content Editing & Proofreading
- Multilingual Documentation
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Remote Collaboration
- Media & Educational Content Localization
Languages
- Spanish — Native
- English — Fluent
- Japanese — Professional working proficiency
- Italian — Professional working proficiency
- French — Professional working proficiency
- Portuguese — Professional working proficiency
Professional experience
Localization & Content Systems Specialist
Rex Hernández Language Services · Remote · Jul 2014 – Present
(transitioned from freelance to full-time business in May 2020)
- Localized educational, instructional and media content between English and Spanish,
ensuring semantic accuracy, stylistic consistency and cultural appropriateness.
- Edited and reviewed multilingual texts for clarity, tone and audience suitability across
written, audiovisual and live formats.
- Supported Japanese localization projects with a focus on intercultural communication and
contextual accuracy.
- Provided consecutive interpreting in commercial and industrial contexts, including the oil
industry, requiring precise terminology and real-time judgment.
- Managed end-to-end content workflows — creation, revision, publication — across digital
platforms.
- Produced and localized educational video content, livestreams and short-form documentaries
for international audiences.
- Collaborated remotely with clients across time zones, maintaining quality and delivery
standards.
Spanish Interpreter (Remote)
Human Quality · Remote · Feb 2025 – May 2025
- Delivered live consecutive interpretation for three-way calls between English- and
Spanish-speaking participants.
- Covered insurance, healthcare, law enforcement, immigration, education and emergency
services.
- Acted as a cultural mediator, supporting conflict de-escalation and accurate message
transfer in sensitive contexts.
- Maintained linguistic accuracy under time pressure across multiple time zones.
Blog Editor — Multilingual & Media Content
El Glosario del Traductor · Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico (Hybrid) · Oct 2016 – Feb 2019
- Edited and localized articles on linguistics, audiovisual translation and non-Latin
writing systems.
- Managed a distributed editorial team, enforcing language quality, style guidelines and
consistency.
- Curated multilingual resources to support cross-cultural accessibility and comprehension.
Literary Translator
Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco — Cultural broadcasting department ·
Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico (Hybrid) · Mar 2018 – Jun 2018
- Translated poetry and cultural texts for state-level broadcasting, preserving literary
voice and artistic intent.
- Translated Transparencia en Llamas by Freddy Domínguez Nárez and
Oscura Palabra by José Carlos Becerra into English, supporting international
cultural dissemination.
Language Educator (Multilingual)
Various education centers · On-site / Remote · Aug 2015 – Dec 2025
- Designed and localized teaching materials in English, Spanish and Japanese for learners
aged 7 to 60+.
- Integrated cultural and historical context into language instruction to improve
comprehension and retention.
- Developed multilingual educational content with digital and design tools, reinforcing
clarity and usability.
Tools & platforms
- Editing: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, LibreOffice
- CAT: Weblate, Linguee, DeepL
- Data: CSV, JSON
- AI: ChatGPT, Gemini
- Design: Photoshop, Krita · Audio: Audacity
- Video: Vegas Pro 22, YouTube Studio, OBS, TikTok
- Code: Python (intro), Godot 4 (intro), Unity (intro)
- Calls: Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Discord
- Cloud: Notion, Google Drive
Education
B.A. in Languages (Translation Specialization) — Universidad Juárez Autónoma de
Tabasco, MX · 2012 – 2017
- Japanese Language & Culture · 2012 – 2017
- French Language & Culture · 2012 – 2014
- Portuguese (Intermediate) · 2012 – 2014
- Theatre Production & Direction · 2013 – 2016
References on request: contact page.
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