In addition to language teaching, I have professional experience in Translation and Interpretation and in Business Administration.
Takenoko, Japanese Language & Culture School: 2021 to present
In addition to the instructional role, each of us functions as a business administrator of our school. My role includes marketing communications, accounting, and web management.
Independent Translator & Interpreter: 2007 to present
As an independent translator/interpreter, I have provided ad-hoc translation services tailored to clients' needs. These include medical, estate, corporate, academic, and teacher-parent conference interpretation, business as well as personal document translation, etc.
Executive Administrator & Assignee Administrator, Human Resources, Fujitsu Microelectronics America Inc.: 1999 to 2005
Managed Fujitsu's international assignee program: oversaw assignees' relocation process and assisted onboarding activities
Directly reported to the CEO: collected & analyzed sensitive information and reported key findings to board members
Performed various translation and interpretation duties between English and Japanese, including written texts and live presentations
Served as a liaison between the company's North American/European subsidiary and Japan headquarters office, communicating agendas, responding to questions and resolving conflicts
Provided administrative support (arranging meeting/travel, and managing expense report, etc.) for senior management
Provided logistic accommodation and translation service for visiting clients and staffs