Megumi Beams
Homer
Summary
Focused Translator with highly developed understanding of Japanese language and culture. Skilled in quickly and accurately translating written documents and audio recordings.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Self-Employed Translator
City of Homer / Downtown Rotary Club
12.2019 - Current
- Translated documents from English to Japanese.
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting language translation.
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
Nursery Coordinator
Homer United Methodist Church
11.2012 - Current
- Provide safe, entertaining care for children ages infant through 8
- Schedule and supervise volunteers as assistants
- Communicate with parents
- Adapt to children’s daily emotional needs
- Communicate with parents regarding child's behavior, daily activities, and concerns.
- Support children's emotional and social development by encouraging positive self-concepts and understanding of others.
- Apply positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Utilize positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
Japanese English Instructor
Kenai Peninsula School District
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Taught Japanese language, art and music to elementary school students
- Coordinated for online class sessions with a couple of schools in Homer and Japan
- Prepared activities, made lesson plans and planned pretests for assessments
- Directed a Japanese musical presentation for the celebration of year’s end classes
- Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
- Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience.
- Collaborated with other faculty to plan and coordinate activities and events.
- Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Accounting Assistant
Girl Friday Enterprises LLC
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Maintained bookkeeping files
- Scanned and computerized all data entry
- Answered in-person inquiries regarding to client PPP
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
Interpreter/ Translator
Consular Office Of Japan In Anchorage
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Interpreted / Translated English and Japanese – Japan-Alaska Sister Cities International Youth Online Conference
- Listened to, comprehended and translated oral or written communications between English and Japanese.
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
Project Manager
Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Assisted Directors of Marketing/Membership
- Organized, completed and computerized data entry
- Trained and assisted volunteers on square payment process
- Directed volunteer hosts for community events
- Contacted contracts, created invoices and computerized all data into each file for 2022 new magazine
- Organized and directed special events such as Winter King Tournament, July 4th parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
Volunteer Host
Homer Chamber Of Commerce And Visitor Center
10.2016 - 01.2020
- Handled incoming calls
- Discussed visitors’ interests and made appropriate recommendations
- Sold tickets and other merchandise and organized inventory
- Worked with local residents and volunteers to prepare various community events
- Supervised volunteers at events
- Opened tasks and completed closing tasks i.e., accounted money, summarized financial data for that day, and assured the visitor center materials
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.
- Minimized customer service complaints by expertly managing customer expectations during busy periods.
Winter Care Giver
Lodge Caretaker, Kachemak Bay Wilderness Lodge
09.2011 - 04.2012
- Helped with minor repairs and maintenance of lodge
- Followed up with the clients
- Prepared the lodge on a seasonal basis
- Reported to management
- Additional duties as needed Activity
Activity Staff
Chena Hot Springs Resort
01.2009 - 09.2009
- Scheduled and directed guided tours, including providing translations to guests
- Shipped, received, and ordered inventory
- Sold tickets, souvenirs, and food items
- Operated coffee shop and souvenir shop
- Performed general office duties and maintained the activity center
- Provided incoming visitors and guests with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Restocked employee and guest supplies.
- Made group presentations and conducted tours.
- Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
- Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.
Self-Employed Care Provider
Home Care Provider
08.2007 - 10.2008
- Provided home care assistance for elderly residents
- Shopped - drove clients to appointments, and picked up prescriptions
- Maintained medical support for clients
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Planned and cooked nutritious meals to meet specific dietary needs.
- Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
Japanese English Instructor
Kakogawa, shi
01.1997 - 01.2006
- Taught Japanese language, math, English language and English grammar to 1st grades through 12th grades
- Facilitated conversing in English, ages 2 to adult
- Prepared activities, made lesson plans and planned pretests for assessments
- Communicated with parents regarding students’ progress
- Helped parents and students set and reach communication goals
Education
Business
Kachemak Bay Campus
Homer, AK04.2022
Educational Teaching English Programs
Bukkyo University
Kyoto, Japan08.2007
Language Interpretation And Translation
Simal Academy
Osaka, Japan04.2006
Language Interpretation And Translation
Kobe Sophia Interpreter And Translator School
Kobe, Japan2006
Language Interpretation And Translation
Intern School
Osaka2006
Skills
- Communicate with people from different backgrounds in both English and Japanese
- Handle money, run credit transactions, accept cash, and balance at end of day
- General bookkeeping
- Develop well-organized schedules and make changes as needed
- Speak and write Japanese fluently
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Cultural understanding - Adapt to and respect various cultures and empathize with those learning another language
- Administrative service; create power point, brochures and quotes
- English/ Japanese Translation and Interpretation
- Customer Experience
- Project Management
Certification
Inter School Osaka, Japan
Studied interpreting and translating English and Japanese 1995-2000
Simul Academy Osaka, Japan
Studied interpreting and translating English and Japanese 1995-2000
Timeline
Interpreter/ Translator
Consular Office Of Japan In Anchorage
01.2023 - 02.2023
Japanese English Instructor
Kenai Peninsula School District
10.2022 - 05.2023
Accounting Assistant
Girl Friday Enterprises LLC
01.2020 - 03.2023
Project Manager
Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
01.2020 - 02.2022
Self-Employed Translator
City of Homer / Downtown Rotary Club
12.2019 - Current
Volunteer Host
Homer Chamber Of Commerce And Visitor Center
10.2016 - 01.2020
Nursery Coordinator
Homer United Methodist Church
11.2012 - Current
Winter Care Giver
Lodge Caretaker, Kachemak Bay Wilderness Lodge
09.2011 - 04.2012
Activity Staff
Chena Hot Springs Resort
01.2009 - 09.2009
Self-Employed Care Provider
Home Care Provider
08.2007 - 10.2008
Japanese English Instructor
Kakogawa, shi
01.1997 - 01.2006
Business
Kachemak Bay Campus
Educational Teaching English Programs
Bukkyo University
Language Interpretation And Translation
Simal Academy
Language Interpretation And Translation
Kobe Sophia Interpreter And Translator School
Language Interpretation And Translation
Intern School
Inter School Osaka, Japan
Studied interpreting and translating English and Japanese 1995-2000
Simul Academy Osaka, Japan
Studied interpreting and translating English and Japanese 1995-2000
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