Education
Master in Translation
University of Portsmouth
Translation Theory and Translation Technology Study
BA in Literature
Keio University, Japan
European Literature
Field training for simultaneous interpreting, at Leeds University (Workshop)
Course Study in Music, University of California Los Angeles (Part time)
*The diploma, a full list of courses, and official transcript are available upon request.
Experience
2015 - Present: Managing director at Word Connection sarl
Word Connection is a Single Language Vendor providing Japanese translation services.
2015 - Present: Student mentor at University of East Anglia, MA Applied Translation Studies
1995 – 2014:
Freelance translator and journalist (Full-Time since 2004, Part-Time since 1995)
Many projects completed encompassing editing, proofreading, market research and interpreting. Also offered creative writing and market research, interpreting occasionally.
Please click the below link to see my translation work at Gizmodo Japan
Working Languages
Japanese, English, French, and German
Publications
2015 - 山バスク海バスク
A story and guide of Basque country in France. (Mer basque, Terre basque)
Affiliation
CIOL – Chartered Institute of Linguists
The Japan Association for Interpreting and Translation Studies (JAITS)
Japan Association of Translators (JAT)
Japan Translation Federation (JTF) (Japan)