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Terry Aguayo

@terryaguayo

I deliver English↔Spanish localization with linguistic accuracy, cultural nuance, and AI-assisted quality workflows.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead end-to-end localization and translation efforts—bringing linguistic precision, culturally accurate adaptation, and workflow-driven quality to global media teams.

I’m a bilingual English↔Spanish translator and localization specialist with more than two decades of experience translating, adapting, and editing complex content for international audiences. I’m known for linguistic accuracy, cultural nuance, and multilingual quality assurance—ensuring tone and meaning carry across markets.

I’ve led localization initiatives and built localization workflows, glossaries, and style guides that improve consistency, efficiency, and cross-team collaboration. As Managing Editor and Standards Editor at Global Press, I directed multilingual teams, served as primary linguistic and cultural authority, and integrated AI-assisted translation tools to strengthen quality in fast-paced, global editorial operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Independent Consultant

Independent Editorial Consultant

Jan 1996 - Jan 2020 (24 years)

Provided English↔Spanish translation and interpretation for corporate and media clients, adapting complex content for regional audiences while preserving tone, context, and meaning. Delivered editing, writing, and consulting services to support multilingual communication strategies.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Poynter Institute logoPI

Poynter Institute

Online course, Journalism & AI

2025 - 2025

Completed the online course “AI for Journalists and Content Creators: From Understanding to Application.”

Florida International University logoFU

Florida International University

Certificate in Translation Studies, Translation Studies

2006 - 2006

Completed a Certificate in Translation Studies at Florida International University.

Florida International University logoFU

Florida International University

Bachelor of Science, Communications & Journalism

1995 - 1995

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Communications, Journalism from Florida International University.

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