I specialize in financial documents (earnings releases, analyst reports, etc.) although I also have considerable experience in environmental technology and marketing.

My hobbies include writing about scotch whisky, and sumo (probably my two favorite topics to translate about) as well as mountain climbing and exploring nature in general. I also write a regularly updated blog on my website www.keystar-translations.com.

CV available upon request.

Experience
Coordinator for International Relations at Akita Prefecture Government - 3 years - Translated and proofread diverse documents under tight deadlines including government publications, program proposals, legal documents, and confidential written correspondences. Interpreted for government officials (Governor, Vice-Governor, Chairperson of the Prefectural Assembly, etc.) and foreign delegations (American Ambassador to Japan etc.). Designed, wrote, and edited bi-monthly English newsletter targeted at foreign residents.

Education
University of Minnesota - Bachelor of Arts in Asian Languages and Literatures. Thesis topic: Cross Cultural Effects of Early Parenting on Communication Styles.

Sophia University (Jochi University) 1 year study abroad with a focus on translation, specifically contracts and religious texts.

Certifications
Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 1