George Leslie Email & Phone Number

San Jose, Ca

Being one of only about 50 US translators certified for Japanese to English and with more than 11 years of working experience as the President of Japan Technical Translators - I consider myself a go-to professional for law firms and corporate clients for their translation needs.At JTT, I manage a team of top veterans around the country with specialists in a variety of fields-- technical, financial, legal, business, pharmaceutical, etc. We help:> Corporations with Japan market entry or expansion of their Japanese business. This is done through “localization” of client websites and translation of the product literature and presentations they use in approaching Japanese prospects. > Major Law firms involved in US-Japan litigation by providing cost-effective document review and translation of critical documents. > Forensic accounting firms with translations of Japanese business documents (receipts, reports, financial records, etc.) that relate to claims.> High Tech companies by providing translations of manuals, patents, contracts, etc.Also, we don't mind providing startups a limited amount of assistance and advice on Japan market entry on a pro-bono basis.

JMAC is the for-profit US subsidiary of the Japan Management Association's consulting arm. I was a member of teams that consulted to the US subsidiaries of big Japanese companies (like Richo and Epson). Consulting projects included manufacturing productivity, problem solving, management systems, and other "best practices."

Evaluated and launched new businesses, divested non-performing subsidiaries, established strategic alliances.

US-Japan consulting (mergers and acquisitions, etc.) and venture capital

Established offices, tech centers, etc. in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, the UK, etc.SVG was involved in photolithography, LPCVD, diffusion, and other processes/equipment for semiconductor manufacturing.

This was a startup in the field of digital signal processing. We licensed a proprietary "speed listening" technology to major electronics manufacturers.

Served in Charleston, SC and Sasebo, Japan. Ship repair supporting the Viet Nam War.

Mba (Ms), International Business

Activities and Societies: Also rec'd BS from same school. Societies: AISEC (president in 1965). Arranged traineeships for foreign students.

Master'S Degree, International Relations

Activities and Societies: Received MA in January, 2011. Fields of interest: the influence of misinformation on US public opinion; economic.

Post Graduate Study, Japanese Language And Culture

Activities and Societies: While working to master Japanese, studied Japanese films. Taught English.