LUKE FORKER
Seattle,WA
Summary
Creative Freelance Japanese Interpreter and culinary professional seeking to transition into a new field, developed skills in high-paced kitchen environments. Demonstrates strengths in team collaboration, problem-solving, and time management. Eager to apply these transferable skills to contribute effectively in a dynamic and challenging new role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages Spoken Professionally
3
3
As an Industrial Ramen Chef
Work History
Freelance Interpreter
03.2021
- Company Overview: 龍空道訳門 'Dragonsky' Luke Interpretations Company
- Translate catalogs, manuals, medical documents, websites, maps, and technical documents for Japanese clientele
- Create and present face-to-face technical presentations and reports to industrial staff
- Produce personal project management workflow to meet technical requests from clients
- Created comprehensive project documentation including style guides, glossaries, and reference materials for consistent terminology usage
Industrial Ramen Chef and Japanese Production Assistant
Somi Foods, Inc.
12.2021 - 10.2024
- Provided quality assurance and inspection for the proprietary soup recipes using Kyoto-Kem titration testing
- Operate and maintain industrial kneader (Kajiwara Tokyo) (excluding electrical expertise)
- People managed and interpreted at company-paid dinners, bridging a gap in live interpretation
- Trained from an entirely new format of SQF standard certification at the company’s flagship factory
- Understood factory standards for electric forklifting full pallets through receiving/warehouses
- Brought preliminary construction skills and workplace confidence into my forte
- Translate Japanese service manuals and interpret them into English for clientele and staff
- Used a Proprietary system known simply as {Katana} for entering work order information
- Collected {Katana} inventory data for FULL storehouse stock
- Ensured security through SGF standards, for Ingredient storage & refrigeration
- Sorted through valuable metals and spare Taiwanese-made kettles and machinery for scrap and profitable resale
Instacart Shopper
Maplebear Inc.
11.2024 - Current
- Delivered packages and goods to customers in a timely and efficient manner
- Ensured the safe handling and transportation of fragile or perishable items
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally
- Resolved delivery issues or discrepancies promptly to ensure customer satisfaction
- Reported any vehicle maintenance or repair needs promptly to the appropriate department
- Utilized GPS navigation systems or maps to determine optimal routes for deliveries
Meat and Seafood Specialist
Whole Foods Market
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Take on-the-spot requests/questions and cut imported meat/seafood for immediate sale
- Expanded the store''s seafood offerings by researching and sourcing new products in line with current market trends and customer preferences.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized recommendations and detailed product information on seafood selections.
Education
B.A. - Japanese Language
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA05.2021
Photography Major
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA09.2017
Skills
- Facilitate cross-cultural communication and bridge social interactions
- Keyence IJP maintenance, Nita Label Printer service, Izumi Emulsifier service and operation
- Beginner HTML
- Elementary MacOS PowerShell
- Microsoft Word and Powerpoint
- Advanced Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Acrobat)
- Japanese: Level4 (ILR), fluent in conversational/professional interaction, proficient in software translation
- Mandarin Chinese: Level2 (ILR), vast traditional character familiarity, basic conversational abilities
- Russian/Ukrainian: Level1 (ILR), intermediate understanding of Cyrillic alphabet cross-reference
- German: Level1 (ILR), German domestic auto-industry vocabulary, cultural-linguistic understanding
- Extensive knowledge of Japanese culture, customs, and sociolinguistic norms
- Photography
- Translation
- Knife skills
- Apple Genius
- Computer troubleshooting and Large Cloud Based Upload Manager and Printing Capabilities
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Menu development
- Food cost analysis
Accomplishments
- Selected to create and endorse unique dishes for private parties with well-known and important company representatives.
Certification
- ILR Proficiency
- Driver's License
- Food Handler Certification CPR
- Certification
Affiliations
- Kajiwara inc. (ReoKneeder food machinery)
- Nether Industries (metal fabrication)
- ソミ食品(Japan)
- ATAGO Industries
Languages
Japanese
Full Professional
Ukrainian
Limited Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Chinese (Cantonese)
Elementary
Spanish
Professional Working
Interests
- Avid Reader
- Kayak Fishing
- Donating to local food banks
- Gym Workouts
- DIY and Home Preparedness
- Black & White Photography
Timeline
Instacart Shopper
Maplebear Inc.
11.2024 - Current
Meat and Seafood Specialist
Whole Foods Market
06.2022 - 12.2022
Industrial Ramen Chef and Japanese Production Assistant
Somi Foods, Inc.
12.2021 - 10.2024
Freelance Interpreter
03.2021
Photography Major
Bucks County Community College
B.A. - Japanese Language
Western Washington University
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