Overview
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Education
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Masako Nakatani

San Jose,CA

Overview

27
years of professional experience

Work History

Google Via Vaco

Speech Evaluator
02.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Designed unique Japanese prompts for multi-device AI performance evaluation
  • Enhanced voice AI functionality through QA testing
  • Optimized user experience in ja-JP locale via E2E testing
  • Structured data for efficient AI application
  • Managed bug tracking and issue resolution for successful product launches

Four Seasons Hotel

Pastry Cook
09.2023 - Current

Job overview

Operated assigned kitchen station, preparing menu items & specials for the pastry department. Ensured quality & presentation of desserts & pastries, adhering to recipes, standards & communication with chefs. Maintained a clean, organized & collaborative work environment, adhering to Four Seasons standards.

West Elm

Interior Designer
05.2022 - Current

Job overview

Leveraged design expertise to transform living spaces. Conduct personalized consultations (in-home, virtual, or at retail locations) to understand client needs, styles, and preferences. Created and present tailored design plans that drive sales.

Apple Via Infotree Global

Data Annotator
06.2021 - 09.2022

Job overview

Elevated data quality by meticulously annotating and labeling diverse data points. Supported Apple's critical projects through data annotation, test question creation for crowdsourcing, and comprehensive quality assurance for ongoing production and deliveries.

Tesla

Data Annotation Specialist
04.2020 - 06.2021

Job overview

Contributed to the development of Tesla's autonomous driving technology by meticulously labeling data used to train powerful Deep Neural Networks. Supported data analysts as a Quality Assurance specialist, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of labeled images for cars, lanes, street signs, and more.

Google Via Vaco

Content Analyst
04.2019 - 04.2020

Job overview

Optimized user search experiences for Japanese Google Ads advertisers by meticulously analyzing and extracting valuable URL content. Delivered consistently high-quality data, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Apricot Bear Cakes

Owner/Pastry Chef/Instructor
09.2006 - 10.2019

Job overview

Shared my passion for baking by instructing over 300 students in the art of French and Japanese pastries. Achieved consistent recognition for my culinary skills, winning first place at the Northern California Tofu Dessert Competition and Festival in 2009, 2011, and 2014.

Google Via Regalix Inc.

Implementation Consultant
11.2018 - 03.2019

Job overview

Empowered Japanese advertisers to maximize their return on ad spend (ROAS) through expert implementation of Google Ads tracking codes and tags. Provided personalized support via outbound calls to guide them through code implementation and campaign setup.

Takeshobo

Manga Artist
12.2005 - 05.2009

Job overview

Met tight deadlines while producing high-quality art and stories for serialization in major Japanese manga magazines and newspapers. Achieved #2 ranking in the childcare category of 'Popular Blog Rankings' through engaging essays and blogs.

Adobe Systems Incorporated

Graphic Designer
08.2006 - 04.2007

Job overview

Partnered with vendors to design and deliver compelling packaging and collateral materials for both domestic and localized Adobe products.

Adobe Systems Incorporated

Visual Designer
04.2005 - 08.2005

Job overview

Expanded Adobe's design library by creating new SVG and PSD templates. Localized US templates for the Japanese version of Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0. Efficiently maintained and organized Japanese templates using Perforce.

Adobe Systems Inc.

Sr. Graphic Artist
03.1997 - 10.2004

Job overview

Ensured clear and consistent communication by formatting, producing, and proofreading both printed and online materials for Adobe software. Streamlined internal processes by creating and managing Japanese document templates.

Education

West Valley College
Saratoga, CA

Associate of Science from Interior Design
05.2025

Mission College
Santa Clara, CA

Associate Of Science from Graphic Arts
05.1997

Skills

  • Autodesk AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, FrameMaker, InDesign, InCopy, PageMaker, QuarkXPress, and Microsoft 365
  • Fluent in Japanese and English
  • Permanent resident of the US
  • The 5th Dan (Master) of Japanese Calligraphy 2020
  • Google Ads Display Certification ID 28395691
    2019-2020
  • Google Ads Fundamentals ID 25931981
    2019-2020
  • Google Ads Search Certification ID 28393383
    2019-2020
  • Tsuji Culinary Institute
    Patisserie Certificate 2017 – 2018
  • ABC Cooking Studio
    Cake Course Certificate 2015 – 2016
  • One Year Bible Certificate 2005 San Jose Christian College

Timeline

Speech Evaluator

Google Via Vaco
02.2024 - Current

Pastry Cook

Four Seasons Hotel
09.2023 - Current

Interior Designer

West Elm
05.2022 - Current

Data Annotator

Apple Via Infotree Global
06.2021 - 09.2022

Data Annotation Specialist

Tesla
04.2020 - 06.2021

Content Analyst

Google Via Vaco
04.2019 - 04.2020

Implementation Consultant

Google Via Regalix Inc.
11.2018 - 03.2019

Owner/Pastry Chef/Instructor

Apricot Bear Cakes
09.2006 - 10.2019

Graphic Designer

Adobe Systems Incorporated
08.2006 - 04.2007

Manga Artist

Takeshobo
12.2005 - 05.2009

Visual Designer

Adobe Systems Incorporated
04.2005 - 08.2005

Sr. Graphic Artist

Adobe Systems Inc.
03.1997 - 10.2004

West Valley College

Associate of Science from Interior Design

Mission College

Associate Of Science from Graphic Arts
Masako Nakatani