Resume
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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.
Oct 2004-Aug 2005, The Financial Times Ltd., Translator, Tokyo Editorial Office
Jul 2004-Oct 2004, Embassy of The United States, Japan, Intern, Public Affairs Section
Education, Certifications and Memberships
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