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Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey May 2019
MA Translation (Candidate)

Earlham College May 2012
BA Japanese Studies (College Honors)

Waseda University, School of International Liberal Studies August 2011
International Study

Freelance Translator and Editor August 2017 – present

Provide translation services for regular and one-time clients on freelancing websites such as Conyac and Gengo
Preferred translator status for Amazon
Specialized in marketing, tourism, subtitling, and manufacturing

Interpretation Intern May – August 2018
Daikin North America

Interpreted between Japanese and English at executive-level meetings and on manufacturing floor
Provided simultaneous and consecutive interpretation services in diverse fields including manufacturing, finance, engineering, and sales
Provided translation services when required

Minamata City Planning Promotion Division July 2015 – July 2017
Coordinator for International Relations

Translated informational documents, pamphlets, and correspondence
Interpreted for mayor, dignitaries, researchers, and students
Proofread and edited English, including for 65-page book
Organized first official exchange visit with sister city in ten years
Led overnight English camp for 30-40 elementary school students, annual community festivals, and monthly international exchange events
Shared cultural observations in monthly newsletter distributed to all Minamata City residents
Led board meetings, managed accounts, and contributed and edited quarterly newsletter for local International Association
Taught weekly English language and American culture lessons to K-12 students

Research Institute for Enhancement of Local Attraction in Japan Co., Ltd. September 2017
Intern

Wrote bilingual travel articles posted on website and social media
Developed and presented proposals for future tours, which were later implemented by sister company

Amakusa City Board of EducationJuly 2012 – July 2015
Assistant Language Teacher

Taught English as a foreign language to students aged 10-15 in collaboration with Japanese teachers of English through the JET Programme
Designed curriculum and solo taught English to students aged 6-10
Coached 4 winning students for speech competitions as well as English exams
Translated educational documents, speeches, and announcements
Interpreted and presented at professional development conferences and a sister city exchange

Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 Level July 2014

JET Programme Translation & Interpretation Course Oct. 2015 – March 2016

Phi Beta Kappa May 2012

Arthur M. Charles Fellowship for International Studies April 2012

Waseda University SP3 Scholarship for academic excellence April 2011

Clifford Crump Phi Beta Kappa Award for academic excellence March 2010