Liliana Nakamura

Target Language: Spanish (Argentina)

Source Languages: Japanese, English, French

Summary

Reliable translator with more than 10 years of experience in translation/interpreting as well as business management. Residing and working in Japan since July 2000. 

Consistently meeting deadlines, even when faced with several concurrent projects. Sound planning and organizing skills combined with creativity and flexibility. High attention to detail, impeccable writing skills and care for quality. 

In addition to my professional experience, having traveled to 20+ countries and interacted with partners in worldwide locations has taught me to be careful about cultural nuances; therefore when translating, I strive to achieve precision in meaning while maintaining sensitivity to what the original author/s wanted to say.

Professional experience (*)

2001-Present: Freelance translator (part-time)

2004-Present: HR Consultant at MSC Co.Ltd. 

• Managed the entire localization of leadership development materials from the U.S.
• Translated (JP>EN) feedback reports, assessment exercises, competency models, sales proposals, etc.
• Interpreted (JP<>EN) at internal meetings and client events
• Facilitated workforce development courses in English and Japanese

2003-2004: In-house Translator at World Support Inc.

• Translated and proofread (JP<>SP/EN/FR) numerous documents
• Interpreted (JP<>SP) for corporate and individual clients

2000-2003: Coordinator for International Relations at the Saitama Prefectural Government

• Translated education-related documents (JP<>EN/SP)
• Started a bilingual (JP/SP) newsletter for Latin American students
• Interpreted (JP<>SP) at official events and volunteer programs

1997-2000: Cultural Advisor at the Embassy of Japan in Argentina

• Translated official documents
• Interpreted at cultural events

Other experience: Sales Assistant, Account Executive, Bank Intern

Education

2002-2004: McGill University, MBA in International Business

1992-1997: Universidad de Buenos Aires, Licenciatura en Economia (equivalent to BA in Economics)

(*) Full CV available upon request. This Backgound section only displays my language-related experience in each position.

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