Japanese Interpreters in Kentucky

30 years experience as a highly sought-after consecutive / simultaneous conference interpreter working for both government and private sectors. Strong at technology,legal, pharma and automotive and finance fileds. Professionally trained as a conference interpreter in Tokyo. Chosen to work for both Bushes and Clinton White House and highly-ranking government officials. BA from Tokyo Univ. of Foreign Studies, MA from GSIS, Univ. of Denver.

I am detail oriented and know both US and Japanese cultures. I choose style and register suitable for the purpose of document when translating, and when interpreting, help the client\'s communication to be effective by taking a flexible approach.

I am educated in both Japan (BS) and US (Ph.D.) in biological sciences. I worked many years at US pharmaceutical/diagnostic industry. I worked with legal department for translating Japanese patents used for litigation purpose and have patents myself also. I am very familiar with FDA regulation governing the industry to assist Japanese industry for working with US companies.

I have been providing the highest quality translation and conference interpreting (simultaneous/consecutive) and document review services since 1989 to law firms, small organizations, Fortune 500 companies, academic institutions, UN organization as well as Japanese and US governments. I have interpreted in person and remotely (via video and telephone) at conferences, seminars, businesses, campaigns, lectures, interviews, auditing, events, etc. and translated technical, business and legal documents, depositions, discoveries, commercial codes, business agreements, labor contracts, work rules, employee handbooks, manuals, brochures, catalogs, presentations, designs, processes, specifications, operation standards, patents, marketing materials, software, programs, applications, web pages, annual reports, financial statements, IR reports, articles of incorporation, public registry, articles, books, anime, public procurement, etc. My experiences cover such areas as Business, Law, Intellectual Property, Antitrust, Contract, Litigation, Trade, Economics, Foreign Affairs, Defense, Transportation, Labor, Energy, Environment, Finance, Investment, Banking, Insurance, Accounting, Media, Technology, Science, Manufacturing, Medical, Academic, Education, IT, Software, System, Agriculture, Arts, Culture, Religion, Apparel, Food, Tourism, etc. I am a JD candidate at the George Washington University with a B.S. in International Business and have gone through rigorous linguistic trainings at the highest level: I have completed Fellow Academy’s Master Course in Contract Translation, Interschool’s Conference Interpreting Course and enrolled in NHK Broadcasting Interpreting Professional Course. I am professional, accurate, punctual, reliable, easy to work with, who is a team player as well as self-starter. While at Honda, I was instrumental in introducing a CAT tool by initiating the dialogue and coordinating with the company’s Management, Administration, IT Department, R&D Division, and language solution providers and successfully implemented the CAT program.

I am a native English speaker with a Computer Science background. I have seven years experience working in Japan as an intellectual property specialist filing and prosecuting US, EP, and JP patents as well as performing patent portfolio analysis for a Japanese electronic components manufacturer in their Intellectual Property department. I provide chaperoning, consecutive interpretation at invention disclosure and technical meetings as well as patent litigation related depositions.

I am a retired journalist/writer, born and schooled in Japan, but have spent the last 30 years working in the U.S. In the last 10 years, I have been working as interpreter at depositions/trials, performing legal document reviews and translating. My English is near-native level, and I am comfortable working on issues related to intellectual property and patent disputes, antitrust and other business matters.

After receiving a Master Degree in Translation and Interpretation from the Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS) in May, 2009, I have been working as a freelance translator and interpreter in many fields including politics, economics and medicine. I\'m very passionate about my profession and always make sure to do thorough research about the fields I work on, which allow me to provide the most accurate and high quality services.

Speedy working style and possess a professional demeanor. Graduated with Masters in International Relations (Social Science) and Mass Communication (journalism) and Bachelor degree in Business Management (Marketing). Familiar with terminology used by NGO, Governmental bodies, Telecommunication, Consumer and Pharmaceutical sectors through 5 years of working experience.

Technical Interpreter (Simultaneous/Consecutive)/Translator/Proofreader Focused on scientific and engineering fields including electronics, mechanical engineering, and pharmaceuticals. Extensive experience in patent litigation, deposition, business negotiation and joint development. Worked for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Organizations as a Simultaneous Interpreter. Trained at Simul Academy as Level Specialist. MBA from Columbia Business School in NY.