Keiko Hirama
Santa Monica,CA
Summary
Highly skilled and dedicated Japanese language expert with 11+ years of proofreading experience and 6+ years of translation experience (pre- and post-maternity leave). Adept at crafting precise and culturally sensitive content, especially for medical information web writing. Strong research and communication skills facilitate the delivery of high-quality and engaging content.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
English to Japanese Translator
Freelance
Santa Monica, CA
01.2013 - Current
- Provided translation services for clients in various industries, including aviation, banking, cosmetics, food production and regional utilities.
- Deepened understanding of international affairs and economics, and honed research skills.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing high-quality translations within tight deadlines.
Japanese Proofreader
Freelance
Santa Monica, CA
05.2015 - Current
- Proofread official correspondence, official newsletter, and other documents for Soka University of America
- Checked for style issues, grammatical and spelling errors in diverse Japanese texts, e.g
- Business documents, annual reports, corporate prospectuses.
Japanese Writer
Freelance
Santa Monica, CA
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Wrote medical articles based on references from Japanese government and university hospital websites for the 'Isha machi' medical information site (similar to WebMD).
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
Japanese Quality Assurance Checker
Freelance
Santa Monica, CA
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Created transcripts of executive presentations at shareholder meetings and responses to analysts' questions based on audio recordings and printed matter for SCRIPTS Asia.
Personal Blogger
Self Employed Writer
Santa Monica
03.2024 - Current
- Write and manage a personal blog focused on real life and raising children in Los Angeles and Santa Monica, addressing topics such as local culture, parenting, and community events.
- Published 16 posts to date, showcasing strong storytelling, audience engagement, and content creation abilities.
- Gained experience conducting research, structuring blog posts for clarity and impact, and applying SEO techniques to enhance reach.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Japanese Literature
Ochanomizu University
Tokyo, Japan03.1997
Skills
- Research
- Writing
- Documentation
- Fact checking
- Strong grammar skills
- Error correction
- Quality assurance
- Attention to detail
- SDL Trados Studio 2021
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Timeline
Personal Blogger
Self Employed Writer
03.2024 - Current
Japanese Quality Assurance Checker
Freelance
09.2019 - 06.2020
Japanese Proofreader
Freelance
05.2015 - Current
Japanese Writer
Freelance
05.2015 - 04.2016
English to Japanese Translator
Freelance
01.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Japanese Literature
Ochanomizu University