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Languages
Certification
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Lacyann Whyte

Yokohama,Kanagawa

Summary

Experienced Interactive Fiction Writer dedicated to crafting immersive, interactive stories filled with meaningful choices that resonate with players. Motivated translator bridging cultures through language, providing enriching experiences of games and manga through accurate and creative translations. Organized and dependable team player adept at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Japanese to English Translator

DICO Co., Ltd.
06.2024 - Current
  • Translate, edit, and proofread video game content from Japanese to English.

Freelance Manga Translator

Yen Press, LLC
06.2024 - Current
  • Translate manga from Japanese to English.

Scenario Writer

Genius Inc.
08.2022 - Current
    • Develop and write storylines that center around romance with the inclusion of interactive choices
    • Create engaging dialogue and character development that keeps players invested in the story and eager to continue playing
    • Ensure that the story flows well and remains cohesive throughout the game.

Freelance Japanese to English Translator

Dragonbaby
04.2023 - Current
  • Translate video game content from Japanese to English.

Freelance Japanese to English Translator

IDEA FACTORY INTERNATIONAL INC
01.2023 - Current
  • Translate video game content from Japanese to English.

Teaching Specialist

Kikokushijo Academy
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Taught returnee and bicultural children advanced English reading, writing, and speaking skills

Assistant Language Teacher

ALTIA CENTRAL
04.2018 - 12.2020
  • Supported Japanese homeroom teachers and teachers of English in the classroom

Team Support Agent

Garmin UK & Ireland
02.2017 - 03.2018
  • Promoted to Team Support Agent after showing efficient knowledge of internal processes and willingness to support others
  • Supported Team Managers with coaching and development of agents

Product Support Agent

Garmin UK & Ireland
04.2015 - 02.2017
  • Achieved Agent of the Month in January 2016 for teamwork and training of new agents

Sales Advisor

Dixons Retail
08.2014 - 04.2015
  • Provided excellent customer service to customers from various age groups and backgrounds.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA - Japanese Studies

Oxford Brookes University
Oxford
01.2014

Japanese Studies - Study Abroad -

Nagoya University of Foreign Studies
Nagoya
01.2013

A level -

Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Eastleigh
01.2010

Skills

  • Japanese to English Translation
  • Localization
  • Creative Writing
  • Fiction Writing
  • Narrative Design
  • Storytelling
  • Scriptwriting

Languages

English
Japanese

Certification

  • Introduction to Game Localization - April 2022
  • Game Writing: Storytelling through Video Game Design - April 2022

Timeline

Freelance Japanese to English Translator

DICO Co., Ltd.
06.2024 - Current

Freelance Manga Translator

Yen Press, LLC
06.2024 - Current

Freelance Japanese to English Translator

Dragonbaby
04.2023 - Current

Freelance Japanese to English Translator

IDEA FACTORY INTERNATIONAL INC
01.2023 - Current

Scenario Writer

Genius Inc.
08.2022 - Current

Teaching Specialist

Kikokushijo Academy
01.2021 - 12.2022

Assistant Language Teacher

ALTIA CENTRAL
04.2018 - 12.2020

Team Support Agent

Garmin UK & Ireland
02.2017 - 03.2018

Product Support Agent

Garmin UK & Ireland
04.2015 - 02.2017

Sales Advisor

Dixons Retail
08.2014 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Arts - BA - Japanese Studies

Oxford Brookes University

Japanese Studies - Study Abroad -

Nagoya University of Foreign Studies

A level -

Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
  • Introduction to Game Localization - April 2022
  • Game Writing: Storytelling through Video Game Design - April 2022
Lacyann Whyte