Freelance media translator (Japanese->English) for multiple publishers and outlets since 2013.I work closely with several editors and publishers concurrently to deliver quality stories and scripts, localized for the American and greater worldwide English-speaking markets. I'm efficient and thorough in this capacity, hitting deadlines well in advance and gladly accepting last-minute requests, all while lending a scrupulous eye to detail and maintaining meticulous style indices for each series.Dartmouth College, my alma mater, hosted me as a guest-lecturer in February, 2015. I spoke to students and staff on the process and challenges of manga translation.Prior to my freelance career, immediately post-college, I worked for two years in northern Japan as a public middle school English teacher. This entailed lesson-planning, cultural exchange, and extracurricular support.Skills: writing, translating, localization, Japanese language ability (speaking and writing), public speaking, use of MS Office suite.
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