JAPANESE-ENGLISH TRANSLATOR CURRICULUM VITAE

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WORK HISTORY

Natsume Inc.                                                                                      Jul. ’06 – current               London
  Localization Specialist

• Localize in-game text between Japanese and English.
• Interpret during meetings and conferences

Konami Digital Entertainment – America                                        Nov. '04 - Mar. '06          Redwood City, CA
Quality Assurance Liaison

• Translated bug reports for localization, functionality, and online features of games between Japanese and English.
• Supervised and managed a team of three translators to ensure quality of translation.
• Translated bug reports from first party QA between Japanese and English.
• Managed Filemaker databases for localization projects.
• Interpreted during TV conferences discussing preparations for upcoming game testing projects.
• Frequently attended to customer service troubleshooting calls.
• Acted as a liaison to share necessary information between QA in Japan and America in order for game testing projects to run smoothly.

Gyosei Senior & Junior School of Tokai University                                 Apr. '02 – Mar. '04                Osaka, JAPAN
English Teacher

• Arranged and directed English language events and activities for students.
• Taught English to classes of 40 high school students in preparation for the entrance examination of universities.
• Worked as a counselor to mitigate the daily problems of the foreign students, and for a better understanding of Japanese culture.

• English Teaching Certificate for Junior and Senior High School in Japan (March 2002)
• TOEIC score of 975 (April 2006)

• Native fluency in Japanese and excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to multi-function in a team environment with valuable interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FileMaker, Outlook, Lotus Note and Internet Explorer.
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and Quark express in Macintosh.

2003 – 2004      Multimedia School WAVE (DTP Design Course) Osaka, Japan                                 
1997 – 2002      Bachelor of Sociology Degree in English Education at Nara University of Education, Japan
1999 – 2000      University of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, USA