- Consultant interpreter for Homeport expansion to U.S.
- Frequent contract interpreter to Honda
- Taught interpreting at Ohio State University, Rikkyo University, and Grins Academy
- Based in Columbus, Ohio, US
- +1-304-685-5142
- info@echojapanese.com
Notable projects
Work in Action
Work experience
2017present
Conference Interpreter and Owner
Echo Japanese Interpreting LLC.
Public Figures
- Author and consultant - Sachi Nishizaki - 2023
- Multiple CEO interviews as part of Forbes Magazine article - 2022
- Digital Agency - Director Tsuwaki Yoshiko - 2022
- SmartNews - CEO Suzuki Ken - 2022
- Author and Researcher - Dr. Kari Nadeau - 2021
- Fmr. NSA Director - General Keith Alexander - 2018-2020
- Microsoft - Chief Marketing Officer - Chris Capossela - 2019
- United Airlines - CEO Oscar Munoz - 2018
- Author and Psychology Professor - Adam Grant - 2018
- Honda of America Manufacturing - President Shimabara Toshiyuki - 2018
Automotive
- Plante Moran - Future Mobility Seminar - 2023
- Honda Purchasing, Transmission, BEV, R&D - various meetings - 2018-2023
- Honda Technical Forum - 2019-2023
- Honda Innovations - Global Venture Exhibition - 2019
- Subaru of Indiana Automotive - Supplier Trade Presentation - 2018
IR, Startups, and Accounting
- Fuse vol.3 Growth Industry Conference - 2022
- Microsoft - Diversity and Inclusion Conference - 2022
- Indian Embassy of Japan - Virtual Startup Pitching Event - 2022
- Various Investment Firms and VCs - Multiple Investor Calls - 2021-2022
- Fuse vol.2 Growth Industry Conference - 2022
- KinGin - Gold Exploration Permitting - 2020
- InsureTech Connect - 2019
- Schnieder Downs - FYE Report - 2018-2019
- Recruit Jobs - SHRM Conference - 2018
- IQMS - Accounting software localization support - 2017
- Nissen Chemitec America - US/Mexico/Japan Accounting Reconciliation - 2017
- Clark Schaefer Hackett - 2017 Tax Law Changes - 2017
IT and Telecommunications
- 31st Annual Summit of Regional Software Centers in Japan - 2022
- IronNet Cybersecurity - various meetings - 2018-2022
- HP - Consumer Interviews - 2021
- IronNet Cybersercurity - IPA CyberCrest Summit - 2020
- Strategic Meeting Designs - ACAMS 24 Global Summit - 2020
- Confidential work related to Japanese telecom industry - 2018-2020
- Nissen Chemitec Mexico - Server configuration and electrical set up - 2018
- IQMS - ERP system localization support - 2017
- Luso Towers - Hamvention - 2017
Medical and Pharma
- Establishment Labs - Breast Augmentation Master Class - 2023
- Cardinal Health - Award Ceremony - 2023
- PDMA - medical device approval meetings - 2022-2023
- Nestle - Pediatric Food Allergy Conference - 2021
Other
- Homeport - Clean Home Clear Mind Seminar - 2023
- Wendy's - Internal Training - 2021
- Japan-America Society of Central Ohio - Business Communication Styles for Women Engaged with the Japanese Community - 2018
20122017
Executive Interpreter/Translator
Nissen Chemitec America
Simultaneously interpreted at various meetings related to:
Manufacturing
- Automotive part design and engineering
- Injection molding technology
- Quality improvement
- Safety and environment (ISO)
- Building construction and equipment installation
Accounting, HR, and IR
- Annual Shareholders Meeting and Board Meetings
- Annual Corporate Strategy Meetings
- Tax and FS audits from accounting firm
- Labor union prevention
- Management principles training
20102012
Interpreter and Office Administrator
Kasai North America (formerly M-TEK)
Interpreted during general business, engineering, and marketing related meetings.
Education
20072010
MA in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
West Virginia University
20082009
Research Exchange
Chubu University
Researching teaching methodology in Japan. Attended university level classes in Japanese.