Shizuka Matsunaga: English<>Japanese Translation

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146 Sconset Cir. Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
smatsun@gmail.com
smatsuna@kent.edu
(330)812-0180

Education

  • Kent State University, Kent, OH
    M.A. in Translation - May 2008
  • Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
    B.A. in International Studies - August 2006
    Minor in Political Science
  • Nanzan University, Nagoya, Japan
    British and American Studies - April 2001 to September 2004

Qualification

  • Native Language - Japanese
  • Specialized in Engineering, Localization, Politics and Political Science

Computer Skills

  • Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Windows OS
  • Experienced in Macintosh OS, Microsoft FrontPage, Homecite 5, SDL TRADOS Studio, MultiTerm, TRADOS TM6.5 (Win Align, Tranlator’s workbench, TagEditor), and HTML

Experience

  • Translator/Administrator
    TS Tech North America, Inc.
    Reynoldsburg, OH 7/08 to current
  • Interpreter/Translator
    Toyota Motors Manufacturing West Virginia through International Communication Technology
    Winfield, WV 5/07 to 7/07
  • Language Media Specialist
    Language Learning Center, Bowling Green State University
    Bowling Green, OH 8/05 to 8/06
  • Transcribing Japanese Text
    Mid-American Review, Bowling Green State University
    Bowling Green, OH 1/06

Affiliation

  • American Translators Association

Activities

  • Attended American Model United Nations in Chicago,
    November 2004
  • Participated in VITA (Volunteers for Income Tax Assistance) Program, Bowling Green State University, February to April 2006
  • Secretary of Asian Communities United, Fall 2005 to Summer 2006