Ana Maria Ortansa Francu
Corbin,KY
Summary
Highly adaptable and multilingual professional with advanced Japanese language skills (JLPT N1) and extensive experience in interpretation, translation, education, and AI linguistic annotation. Demonstrated cross-cultural communication, curriculum development, and project management abilities across diverse industries, including technology, business, and healthcare. Committed to continuous learning, innovation, and delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments. Fluent in English, Japanese, and Romanian (intermediate in Korean, Spanish and Italian). Skilled in AI data annotation, machine learning, and linguistic analysis. Possesses strong teaching, research, and content creation capabilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Translator and Interpreter
Freelance/Self Employed
01.2021 - Current
- Translate and interpret in Japanese, Romanian, and English for clients across industries.
- Annotate and enrich linguistic datasets for machine learning projects.
- Provide verbal summaries of non-English documents for immediate use.
- Review final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Research cultural etiquette and specific use of slang words.
- Review, edit and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
- Assist foreign language-speaking clients with inquiries.
Japanese&Romanian/English Interpreter
One World Global Services
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided accurate interpretation between Japanese, Romanian, and English in medical, educational, legal, community, and business settings.
- Worked collaboratively to improve operations by offering ideas, identifying issues and respecting team members.
- Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.
- Assisted foreign language-speaking clients with inquiries.
- Developed and maintained glossary of technical terms.
Freelance Translator and Annotator
Datamundi
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Annotated and labeled linguistic datasets to improve AI and machine translation accuracy.
- Evaluated bot conversations and machine translation output.
- Conducted monolingual and bilingual data research and generation.
- Researched cultural etiquette and specific use of slang words.
Japanese Teacher and Interpreter
Sakura Japanese School
09.2016 - 09.2020
- Designed and delivered Japanese language curriculum, including JLPT preparation courses.
- Interpreted Japanese-English-Romanian in various educational and professional settings.
- Conducted student interviews and managed administrative tasks.
- Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience.
- Collaborated with other faculty to plan and coordinate activities and events.
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
English Teacher
After school
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Taught English language skills (reading, writing, speaking) to young learners.
- Created and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to individual needs.
- Maintained a lively and inclusive classroom environment.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Patient Outreach Coordinator
Eastern biologix
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Engaged with patients, introducing them to a healthcare program and explaining its benefits in a clear, professional manner.
- Collected and processed patient applications and ensured accurate data entry for program enrollment.
- Maintained detailed records of patient interactions and assisted with program coordination.
- Provided guidance to patients through the consultation process, ensuring a smooth experience.
Education
Training Course - Japanese language, culture and literature
University of Nagoya
Japan09.2021
Bachelor's degree - Japanese & Korean language and literature
University of Bucharest
Romania06.2020
Skills
- Translation/Interpretation
- Management
- Microsoft Outlook
- Communication skills
- Strategic Planning
- Data entry
- Research
- Proofreading
- Computer skills
- Data Analysis
- Machine Learning
- Writing Skills
- Recruiting
- Microsoft Excel
- Project management
- Teaching/tutoring
- Customer service
- Presentation Skills
- Problem management
- Administrative Experience
- Curriculum Development
- Organizational Skills
- Classroom Management
- Cultural awareness
- Simultaneous/consecutive interpretation
- Quality assurance processes
- Professional ethics
- Research and analysis
- Cross-cultural communication
Certification
- JLPT N1, Present, The highest level of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test
- EF SET (English test - C2), Present
- Driver's License, Present
Languages
Romanian
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Italian
Limited Working
Timeline
Japanese&Romanian/English Interpreter
One World Global Services
10.2023 - 12.2024
Freelance Translator and Annotator
Datamundi
12.2021 - 01.2022
Freelance Translator and Interpreter
Freelance/Self Employed
01.2021 - Current
English Teacher
After school
09.2018 - 09.2019
Patient Outreach Coordinator
Eastern biologix
10.2017 - 01.2018
Japanese Teacher and Interpreter
Sakura Japanese School
09.2016 - 09.2020
Training Course - Japanese language, culture and literature
University of Nagoya
Bachelor's degree - Japanese & Korean language and literature
University of Bucharest
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