Akiko Figurski
Dearborn Heights, MI,MI
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Excellent assistant to the leaders; however, able to lead when necessary. Has job experiences both in Japan and the United States. Has experience in English/Japanese interpretation and translation. Feels joy in working with Children.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Japanese School Of Detroit
Novi, MI
04.2017 - 03.2020
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Provided support to help students with academic problems individually.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and comprehension.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
Data Entry Clerk
Consulate-General Of Japan In Detroit
Detroit, MI
04.2009 - 10.2010
- Coded and processed applications into required electronic formats.
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
- Managed voting registration for Japanese nationals residing in Michigan and Ohio.
- Checked information on Japanese passports for Japanese citizens before and after production.
- Generated demographic information for security and political departments.
- Created comprehensive training manual for Data Entry Clerk.
English Teacher for Japanese Students
Wakaba Gakushu Kai
Yonago, Tottori, Japan
10.2004 - 07.2006
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.
- Prepared students with college entrance examinations.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and beneficial study habits useful in college education.
Translator
Various
- Completed assigned work punctually in very limited time as contracted translator.
- Replicated flow, style and overall meaning of original texts.
- Consulted specialized dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to identify closest equivalents for nuanced terminology, words and phrases not originally found in target language.
- Applied first-hand cultural knowledge to properly convey subtleties often overlooked in translation.
Legal Assistant
The Law Offices Of Richard S. Goldstein, P.C.
New York, NY
02.2002 - 03.2004
- Created and managed documentation for visa processing on immigrant and non-immigrant applications.
- Liaised with coworkers and immigration candidates to answer questions, resolve issues and explain immigration policy.
- Translated company's English website to Japanese.
- Coordinated with Japanese speaking clients when needed.
Salesperson
Chuoh Publishing Co., Ltd.
Okayama, Japan
04.1997 - 09.1997
- Learned and implemented consultative selling skills to identify opportunities, overcome objections and close sales.
- Completed documentation smoothly to finalize sales.
- Used scripts or persuasive sales techniques to convince clients in taking part in trial sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 08.1999 - 06.2001
Communication
State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 08.1998 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Arts - History
Kwansei Gakuin University
Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan 04.1993 - 03.1997
High School Diploma -
Yamada High School
Osaka, Japan 04.1990 - 03.1993
Skills
Fluent in Japanese and English
Strong Writing Skills in English and Japanese
Fast Learner
Multitasking Abilities
Attention to Detail
Dedicated to Perfection
Great with Young Children
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Japanese School Of Detroit
04.2017 - 03.2020
Data Entry Clerk
Consulate-General Of Japan In Detroit
04.2009 - 10.2010
English Teacher for Japanese Students
Wakaba Gakushu Kai
10.2004 - 07.2006
Legal Assistant
The Law Offices Of Richard S. Goldstein, P.C.
02.2002 - 03.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Michigan State University
08.1999 - 06.2001
Communication
State University of New York At Buffalo
08.1998 - 06.1999
Salesperson
Chuoh Publishing Co., Ltd.
04.1997 - 09.1997
Bachelor of Arts - History
Kwansei Gakuin University
04.1993 - 03.1997
High School Diploma -
Yamada High School
04.1990 - 03.1993
Translator
Various