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Professional Experience                                                            
February 2008-Current
Independent Japanese to English Translator, Communications Consultant and Author

Aug 2005-Jan 2008, Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Market Communications Dept.
  • Translated marketing materials, board meeting materials, public relations documents and routine business correspondence
  • Drafted executive presentations, board meeting materials, marketing materials, public relations documents, website contents and company newsletters
  • Researched ownership and distribution trends in the Japanese and global mutual fund markets  
  • Created end-customer and distributor focused educational materials for the Japanese market

Oct 2004-Aug 2005, The Financial Times Ltd., Translator, Tokyo Editorial Office
  • Researched and translated source materials and interviews
  • Reported on the Japanese capital markets

Jul 2004-Oct 2004, Embassy of The United States, Japan, Intern, Public Affairs Section
  • Translated and analyzed Japanese media
  • Drafted press releases and media invitations
  • Transcribed speeches, press conferences and interviews
  • Coordinated media events

Education, Certifications and Memberships                                                                        
  • 2004, MA, Public Administration, International Christian University, Tokyo
  • 2002, BA, Foreign Languages and Literatures, University of Delaware, US
  • Japanese Language Proficiency Test, Level 1
  • Japan Securities Sales Representative Certification, Level 2
  • Member, Japan Association of Translators

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