My registered company in Japan (founded as Scize Group LLC). Copywriting, content writing, editing, and digital marketing to advance good science that makes the world a better place.B2B, B2Science, NGOs and think tanks (B2C in small doses)-Convert static corporate websites into focused lead generators-Plan and implement comprehensive content strategies based on markets, needs, and available data-Write and edit content and copy, emails, sales & marketing, case studies… Show more My registered company in Japan (founded as Scize Group LLC). Copywriting, content writing, editing, and digital marketing to advance good science that makes the world a better place.B2B, B2Science, NGOs and think tanks (B2C in small doses)-Convert static corporate websites into focused lead generators-Plan and implement comprehensive content strategies based on markets, needs, and available data-Write and edit content and copy, emails, sales & marketing, case studies, profiles, press releases-Leverage subject-matter-expert-authored content with AI output and certified editing for maximally effective content-Edit scientific manuscripts and reports-Japanese-to-English localization of websites, UIs, marketing & sales copy; other language pairs coordinated with hired staffClients include:-Major Japanese electronics company (full translation and localization of product marketing materials)-Multiple advertising agencies, working on inbound travel campaign copywriting, branding, translation, requiring deep knowledge of Japanese culture and the interests of overseas visitors-Japanese chemical and medical company (marketing copy)-Japanese medical device firm (full Web management)-Japanese SaaS firm (SEO, content management, marketing writing, translation), cloud storage startup (translation and copywriting)- German international NGO (policy report editing), Moroccan NGO (report editing), academic author-assistance company (SEO, homepage copy, landing page, Google Ads, email drips)- Energy advisory consultancy, virtual reality startup, scientific researchers (manuscript editing), international job candidates (résumés/CVs, LinkedIn)Daily tools: Google Analytics and Search Console, WordPress & Elementor, SEMRush and other SEO tools, ChatGPT + Claude, Grammarly + Quillbot, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Lokalise, HubSpot, a wide range of specialized tools and plugins for content creation, analysis, and task completion Show less

Content creation, commissioning, and management. Projects include drafting guest posts for major SaaS websites, website copy, creating and translating global PR, sales, marketing, and CS materials. Most work managed through Zoom, Meet, Slack remotely.•Main translator and language adviser for brand communication, UI for multiple SaaS apps, and customer-facing materials•Generate B2B copy for website, marketing, PR, original blog posts for organic reach, in-app messaging•Reformed… Show more Content creation, commissioning, and management. Projects include drafting guest posts for major SaaS websites, website copy, creating and translating global PR, sales, marketing, and CS materials. Most work managed through Zoom, Meet, Slack remotely.•Main translator and language adviser for brand communication, UI for multiple SaaS apps, and customer-facing materials•Generate B2B copy for website, marketing, PR, original blog posts for organic reach, in-app messaging•Reformed content creation for global product (Singapore) from generic and unfocused to targeted, SEO-optimized, and converting•Wrote all content on new global product website•Editor of multiple B2C and B2B blogs and in-app feed for global customers - commissioning & writing original SEO content•Coordinate with Japan, Singapore, Thailand, and India staff on marketing efforts and to bridge communications•Automating, enhancing, and modernizing social media strategy•SEO optimization of existing and upcoming online properties, moved specific Salesforce-related service from United States Google page 5 to page 1 SERP in just 1 week•Daily tools: WordPress, HootSuite, HubSpot CRM and CMS, Lokalise (UI translation), Box, Workplace, Office, GDocs and Drive, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google Analytics, Slack, Figma Show less

Comprehensive author services company•Substantively edited over 1,000 STM and HSS manuscripts in public health/epidemiology, business, economics, organizational psychology, development studies, IT•Developed scientific press release service for Japanese institutional clients. Managed staff of freelance writers. Visited (relationship-building) and customized services for clients.•Reformatted and commissioned evergreen blog content•Launched Japanese Twitter and Facebook channels… Show more Comprehensive author services company•Substantively edited over 1,000 STM and HSS manuscripts in public health/epidemiology, business, economics, organizational psychology, development studies, IT•Developed scientific press release service for Japanese institutional clients. Managed staff of freelance writers. Visited (relationship-building) and customized services for clients.•Reformatted and commissioned evergreen blog content•Launched Japanese Twitter and Facebook channels and coordinated with Japanese staff to grow them in a local voice•Focused English Twitter and Facebook channels with consistent themes, tone, and personality; roughly doubled number of followers in 1 year•Generated ~$5,000 (y-o-y increase from near $0) paid conversions through social channel acquisition•Developed and facilitated campaigns to increase inbound organic and paid traffic, monitored with GA and other analytics (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)•Arranged global outsourcing of manuscripts to expert editors, recruited new talent, screened CVs•Coordinated with Japanese and Chinese customer support for problem resolution•Gave seminars at universities on research and writing to international publication standards Show less

Translation company and publisher – www.trans-asia.comEdited, proofread, and re-translated business reports, presentations, articles, academic research for journal submission, course materials, and assorted other works. Edited approximately 5,000 documents. Created original ad copy for international advertising. Worked under continually tight deadlines.

Independent research arm of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan (METI) – www.rieti.go.jp/en/Edited translations and originally written high-level research documents for RIETI’s research fellows. Fact-checked and researched for accuracy and a clear message in English in final stages before posting to homepage and before publication in books and journals. Coordinated with academic research staff to ensure accurate delivery of complex economic ideas. Conducted feature… Show more Independent research arm of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan (METI) – www.rieti.go.jp/en/Edited translations and originally written high-level research documents for RIETI’s research fellows. Fact-checked and researched for accuracy and a clear message in English in final stages before posting to homepage and before publication in books and journals. Coordinated with academic research staff to ensure accurate delivery of complex economic ideas. Conducted feature interviews with influential economic figures. Assisted researchers in translation efforts. Show less

On-demand help for a small NGO doing great work in Japan and abroad. Managed a full website redesign. Translation work, and ramping up social networking capabilities. Arranged corporate Web sponsorship of ICA Japan, saving thousands of dollars.

Trained corporate employees in business English skills including general business language and demeanor, and presentation, meeting, and communication skills. Developed original texts, recruited voice actors and recorded materials. Arranged and instructed classes for motivated university students.

Led design of new homepage for Cambodia branch of UNFPA. Provided editing services for non-native speakers of English and trained local staff in site maintenance and procedures. Continual communication with country representative and local staff.

Coordinated with technical producer to build membership of this focused business community. Led creative projects to stimulate customer activity and generation of community, including online clubs and professional directories. Main focus on enhancing message board software and greater integration, linkage to content. Contributed to continual rise in membership and recognition.

Hired as manager, also inherited the producer role for this healthcare e-commerce company. Managed staff of four message board hosts, providing guidance for them to stimulate discussion and user activity. Solicited bids and supervised cross-departmental implementation of discussion board and chat software. Coordinated with editorial, merchandising, public relations, and product management departments.

English-language technical assistance via phone and email for dial-up customers for this pioneering Internet service provider founded by the late tech pioneer Roger Boisvert. Rewrote, edited, and designed online and fax-on-demand setup documentation to present a professional, friendly, and consistent tone. Worked in close coordination with international staff in high-pressure environment.

Laid the foundation at Sapient Health Network for what became the hugely successful WebMD communities. Selected, edited, and published wire and feature stories. Arranged chats and message-board based communication between people with similar diagnoses. Established user-submitted stories to SHN in a format long maintained by WebMD. Recruited the site's first (volunteer) hosts. Performed site maintenance and HTML design. Assisted customers in maximizing their usage of the site. Trained new copy… Show more Laid the foundation at Sapient Health Network for what became the hugely successful WebMD communities. Selected, edited, and published wire and feature stories. Arranged chats and message-board based communication between people with similar diagnoses. Established user-submitted stories to SHN in a format long maintained by WebMD. Recruited the site's first (volunteer) hosts. Performed site maintenance and HTML design. Assisted customers in maximizing their usage of the site. Trained new copy editors. Show less