Michael Kennedy
St Louis,MO
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Japanese Translator position. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet company goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Japanese to English Translator/Script Writer
LuTX 株式会社
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Translate Japanese script/audio into English script to be used by English voice actors.
- Localize Japanese themes and cultural references for a western demographic.
- Utilize creative writing skills to interpret original text to resonate with western audiences.
- Communicate and collaborate with a team in Japanese for project completion.
Quality Assistance Manager
Fallon Brewery
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands
- Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures
- Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation.
Shop Manager/Stock Manager
Cartridge World
St. Louis, MO
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documents.
Forensic Science Technician
St. Louis Metropolitan Police
03.2013 - 03.2015
- Assisted in introducing new products helping boost company sales
- Assisted in maintaining consistent levels of quality and flavor throughout entire production line
- Interpreted laboratory findings or test results to identify and classify substances, materials or other evidence collected at crime scenes
- Carried out laboratory examinations and analysis submitted by law enforcement and examiners
- Reviewed forensic analysts' reports for technical merit
- Attended and examined scenes of crimes.
Education
Japanese Business Proficiency (BJT) - Japanese
Kai Japanese Language School
Shinjuku, Tokyo 05.2001 -
Certificate of Proficiency - Japanese
Kai Japanese School
Shinjuku, Tokyo 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
St. Louis University
St Louis, MO 08.2008 - 12.2013
Skills
Native in English
Fluent in Japanese
Certification
Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2
Timeline
Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1
12-2025
Business Japanese Test (BJT)
12-2023
Japanese to English Translator/Script Writer
LuTX 株式会社
11.2023 - 01.2025
Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2
07-2022
Quality Assistance Manager
Fallon Brewery
07.2018 - 07.2019
Shop Manager/Stock Manager
Cartridge World
01.2016 - 02.2018
Forensic Science Technician
St. Louis Metropolitan Police
03.2013 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
St. Louis University
08.2008 - 12.2013
Japanese Business Proficiency (BJT) - Japanese
Kai Japanese Language School
05.2001 -
Certificate of Proficiency - Japanese
Kai Japanese School
05.2001 -