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Maya Sorenson

Demarest,NJ

Summary

Quality-driven Editor / Writer / Japanese - English Translator with superior proficiency in Japanese. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with excellent work ethic.


Personable Guest Service Manager. Driven and dedicated with focus on delivering exemplary service.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Manager

Brasserie Memere
09.2021 - 10.2023
  • Implemented daily operating procedures to create welcoming and delightful dining experiences.
  • Exhibited excellent people skills during interaction with employees, devoted to over 100 guests and built nurture relationships.

Dining Room Supervisor

Sunrise Senior Living
11.2019 - 09.2021
  • Communicated effectively with staff and ensure pleasant dining experiences for over 70 senior residents.

Office Manager / International Marketing Agent

Offices Of Yoshitaka Amano
04.1998 - 06.2001
  • Translated Japanese - English, English - Japanese contents for Amano and interpreted various publications
  • Facilitated communication, strategies and created connections with galleries around world

Editor / Writer

Kodansha Ltd.
04.1992 - 03.1998
  • Communicated directly with writers, artists and designers to establish editorial improvements. Prepared and edited pieces to accomplish readability and impact.
  • Collaborated writers / artist include Jakucho Setouchi, Katsuhiko Takahashi, Hisashi Inoue and Yoshitaka Amano.
  • Managed team of writers and junior editors to deliver accurate and engaging content.
  • Set layouts and selected photos for stories to boost readership.
  • Devised influential headlines and summaries to increase clicks and engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art And Art History

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
05.1991

Skills

  • Japanese - English Translation / Writing / Editing
  • Content Planning
  • Source Interviewing
  • Story Development
  • Guest / Customer Services

Timeline

Retail Manager

Brasserie Memere
09.2021 - 10.2023

Dining Room Supervisor

Sunrise Senior Living
11.2019 - 09.2021

Office Manager / International Marketing Agent

Offices Of Yoshitaka Amano
04.1998 - 06.2001

Editor / Writer

Kodansha Ltd.
04.1992 - 03.1998

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art And Art History

University of Michigan
Maya Sorenson