Remote roles where language, communication, and cultural nuance actually matter — translation, transcription, linguistic analysis, content, or executive support for international teams.
Jodie Oyamada
@jodieoyamada
Native English & Portuguese | Multilingual EA & Linguistic Specialist | MS Global Studies | Open to Remote
What I'm looking for
I am a bilingual English–Portuguese translator and linguistic specialist with professional-level Spanish and experience in high-precision transcription, multimedia annotation, and semantic analysis. I hold an MS in Global Studies and International Relations and bring a deep foundation in tone evaluation and cross-cultural communication.
My background includes managing bilingual communications, producing polished written content, and transcribing executive communications with contextual sensitivity. I have advised multicultural populations, authored institutional reports, and facilitated dialogue across departments to ensure clear, culturally appropriate messaging.
I am detail-oriented, highly organized, and experienced working independently in remote environments, consistently meeting deadlines while adapting tone and voice to diverse audiences and platforms.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executive Assistant
Koryu LLC
Feb 2025 - Sep 2025 (7 months)
Managed high-stakes English–Japanese bilingual communications for international partners, transcribed executive communications with high accuracy, and produced polished written content adapted to brand tone.
Intercultural Student Services Coordinator
Gordon College
Oct 2021 - Jul 2022 (9 months)
Advised a multicultural student body of 60+ students, authored institutional communications and reports, and facilitated cross-departmental dialogue to improve culturally sensitive messaging.
International Recruitment Assistant
Gordon College
Jun 2020 - May 2021 (11 months)
Conducted outreach to international prospective students, researched competitor recruitment strategies, and maintained meticulous records of admissions communications.
Program Assistant & Event Coordinator
Gordon College
Aug 2020 - Aug 2020 (0 months)
Produced minute-by-minute event documentation and multilingual program materials for events of 500+ participants and drafted recommendations to improve communication strategies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Northeastern University
Master of Science, Global Studies and International Relations
2022 - 2024
Master's degree in Global Studies and International Relations with a focus on cross-cultural communication and international affairs.
Gordon College
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Arts
2017 - 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts with coursework in linguistics, rhetoric, intercultural communication, and media studies.
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