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Abe-Masami Blair

Abe-Masami Blair

English/Japanese Translator/Interpreter
Jackson,TN

Summary

Dedicated translator and interpreter with proven bilingual fluency in English and Japanese. Expertise in converting written materials and facilitating verbal communication while ensuring accuracy and clarity. Strong critical thinking skills applied to editing and proofreading tasks, enhancing overall quality of translated content.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Translator/Sales

PacificManufacturing
Jackson, USA
06.2022 - 07.2025
  • Translated technical documents, including drawings, manuals, handbooks, and correspondence.
  • Facilitated communication among Japanese expats and local personnel in various settings.
  • Liaised between English- and Japanese-speaking stakeholders to ensure prompt issue resolution.
  • Managed shipping duties to align product requirements with production schedules.
  • Prepared rosters and inventory reports to enhance production planning efficiency.
  • Developed spreadsheets to monitor headcount and evaluate hiring needs for organization.

Technical Translator/Sales

Cominix USA Inc.
Sparks, USA
09.2018 - 07.2020
  • Translated hundreds of technical documents, ensuring accuracy in English and Japanese.
  • Reviewed and edited translations for contextual clarity and precision.
  • Coordinated timelines for translation projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Panasonic.
  • Interpreted for Japanese associates and steel technicians during industrial parts manufacturing.
  • Investigated discrepancies in source texts to maintain translation integrity.
  • Ensured consistency of technical terminology throughout translation revisions.

Technical Translator

FCC Indiana
Portland, USA
04.2017 - 07.2018
  • Translated technical documents and business correspondence between English and Japanese for automobile supplier.
  • Interpreted for Japanese supporters and local associates during critical machine installation tasks.
  • Coordinated safety training sessions to enhance workplace compliance.
  • Assisted Japanese expatriates with accessing healthcare, educational resources, and essential life support in USA.

Teacher/Academic Advisor

Western Ohio Japanese language School
Troy, USA
04.2017 - 07.2018
  • Delivered engaging instruction in Japanese, social science, and mathematics to students.
  • Managed student database tracking performance, strengths, weaknesses, and interests.
  • Prepared and organized teaching materials, quizzes, assignments, and exams aligned with curriculum objectives.
  • Implemented innovative strategies to improve material retention among students.

Education

BA - Political Science

Moravian College
Bethlehem, PA

MA - Political Science

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Skills

  • Technical writing and translation
  • Client communication
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • English language instruction
  • Bilingual proficiency

Hobbies And Skills

  • Cooking (Japanese, Italians, Chinese), able to cook most of dishes.
  • Massage (not sexual or indecent ones): provided massages to various upper-class men while attending baseball team in Japan. Having a God-like hand.
  • Playing baseball and basketball, working out: great fungo hitter, and experienced baseball and basketball player. Conversation on sports are great ice breaker.
  • Playing piano and oboe.
  • Travelling (traveled more than 30 countries in 5 continents).

Timeline

Technical Translator/Sales

PacificManufacturing
06.2022 - 07.2025

Technical Translator/Sales

Cominix USA Inc.
09.2018 - 07.2020

Technical Translator

FCC Indiana
04.2017 - 07.2018

Teacher/Academic Advisor

Western Ohio Japanese language School
04.2017 - 07.2018

BA - Political Science

Moravian College

MA - Political Science

Lehigh University

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