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• English (Native) & Japanese (Professional)
• MLA, APA, & AP Style
• The Microsoft Office suite, Google’s tools, HTML, CSS, and various CMS
• CAT tools: MemoQ, SDL Trados, Wordfast, Memsource
• The Adobe Suite of products
• Mgmt. tools: XTRF and Basecamp

Education

Current MA Translation and Localization Management Candidate (Exp. 2019)

Graduated 2014 with Presidential Honors and Magna cum Laude from the Reed College of Media in Print Journalism & Japanese. Graduate of the Honors Program

One year study abroad through ISEP Exchange.

Summary

Native English speaker and professional proficiency in Japanese. Over two years of experience working in a Japanese office. Gained adaptability, resourcefulness, maturity, independence, and unique problem-solving skills through intense language programs. TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Others Languages) certified.

Well-traveled within Southeast Asia, and is skilled at overcoming language and culture barriers, both in the workplace and in social circles. Approaches new experiences with enthusiasm, open-mindedness, and a desire to connect on a personal level.

Professional Experience

Intro to Computer Assisted Translation Teaching Assistant – Monterey, CA, USA

Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

September 2018 – Present

Acted as teaching assistant to the Intro to CAT (Computer Assisted Translation) course. Included participating in labs as support for the students, grading assignments, and being available for office hours.

Associate Localization (Japanese/English) Specialist – Redmond, WA, USA

Nintendo of America

June 2018 – August 2018

Summer contract worker through Aerotek working in the Language Services Department.

Translated Japanese to English, including technical product specifications for hardware/software, Wiki content, general and technical emails, marketing documents, and business correspondence. Proofread translated work for accuracy and quality.

Utilized CAT tool and termbase management software, and took part in roundtable discussions to provide feedback and increase overall efficiency together with the team at Nintendo.

Director of Online Publications – Gero, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

The Association of Japan Exchange and Teaching (AJET)

July 2015 – August 2017

Directly interviewed, hired, and managed a team of two dozen people in the online news industry, with a focus on news from and about Japan at a grassroots level. In addition, I worked hand-in-hand with the other 14 appointed positions of the AJET National Council in creating a support network and resources for the international community in Japan. With this also came the title of Head Editor of AJET CONNECT Magazine, a volunteer-run online magazine for and by expatriates living in Japan. I began as Section Editor for Entertainment at AJET CONNECT Magazine before taking responsibilities as Assistant Head Editor, and then was appointed to Head Editor.

Assistant Language Teacher – Gero, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)

March 2015 – August 2017

Taught English in the Japanese classroom, including kindergarten, elementary, and junior high school. The JET Program focuses on a grassroots level, and throughout my workweek, I visited schools in small towns and participated in extracurricular activities and volunteer work to better connect with my community. Duties included creating and executing lesson plans, providing a positive cultural bridge, and preparing the students for a more connected, internationally focused world.

Freelance Writing, Editing, and Proofreading Services – Global

Writer, Editor, Proofreader

September 2014 – Present

Freelance editing and proofreading of documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and overall content. Content creation, reporting, and writing services for web and print.

English as a Second Language Teaching Assistant – Nagoya, Japan

Chukyo University

September 2012 – February 2013

Served as one of two teaching assistants helping Japanese native speakers learn English through everyday conversation. Duties included creating lesson plans, giving lectures on both language and culture differences, leading discussions, drawing on real-world experiences to further learning, facilitating group work, critiquing projects and speeches, organizing guest speakers and refining pronunciation. Students were preparing for long-term and short-term study abroad in America and Australia.

Junior Staff Member – Morgantown, WV

THE DAILY ATHENAEUM

September 2010 – January 2011

Correspondent for the school newspaper at West Virginia University. Duties included research, maintaining clip books, interviews (in person and over telephone) and writing articles for a deadline. Content included features and profiles. Articles frequently appeared front page, above the fold.

Specialties

• Seasoned media specialist for web and print
• Passion for interactive entertainment and technology, and creating content for the modern world
• Globally minded and experienced cross-culture communicator, with a desire to connect on a personal level
• Highly effectual tactical organizer

Certifications

• N3 level on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) 2013.
• Japan and U.S.A. driver’s license holder.
• JET Programme Japanese Language Advanced Course certificate holder
• Advanced Open Water Scuba PADI Certified
• TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certified

Recognition

• Reed College of Media Outstanding Print Journalism Senior, April 2014
• WVU Magna Cum Laude, 2014
• PROMISE Scholarship recipient, 2010 – 2014
• Shenandoah Scholarship recipient, 2010
• Kearns Scholarship recipient, 2012
• Arnold Agency Scholarship recipient, 2012
• Catherine Patton Clark Scholarship, 2012
• WVU Dean’s List, 2010 – 2014
• WVU President’s List, 2011
• Chukyo University Foreign Student Scholarship