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Migiwa Miyajima

NEW YORK,NY

Summary

Multitalented professional in writing and music. Excellent writer in Japanese language, translator (English to Japanese), interpreter, and musician (award winning composer/performer, and teacher) with over 10 years of experience in music, PR-marketing, and Japanese literature/book industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Writer in Japanese Language/Translator (En to Jp)

Freelance
New York, NY
02.2014 - Current
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Formatted articles, blogs and webpages with HTML, photos and infographics.
  • Developed copy while maintaining brand voice and adhering to legal requirements.

Musician/Producer/Pianist

Freelance
NEW YORK, NY
10.2013 - Current
  • Produced four Grammy-nominated music albums as member of the producer team
  • Produced 10 international successful tours with 16 musicians for 8 years
  • Teaching private composition and piano lessons since 2004
  • Served as jury for international composition contests (2019-2021) and jazz ensemble contests (2010-2018).
  • Composed and arranged music and recorded music in studios for radio, film, or television.
  • Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
  • Consulted with directors and producers to determine the placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
  • Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
  • Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
  • Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.

Writer for New York Biz JP

New York Biz
New York, NY
02.2014 - 12.2018
  • Learned internal clients' goals and marketing plans, researching, developing and writing appropriate and engaging content on ads.
  • Wrote clear, error-free marketing copy to promote clients and achievements.
  • Developed strong working relationships with team members, clients and departments.
  • Composed three to ten articles per day.

On-the-job Training Under the Jp Gov's Program

Japanese Government
NEW YORK, NY
09.2012 - 09.2013
  • Joined the Program of Overseas Study for Upcoming Artists, Japan Agency for Cultural Affairs“Japanese Government Overseas Program for Artists” as composer
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic

Editor in Chief, Editor, Ads Director

Recruit Holdings
Tokyo, Japan
04.1997 - 06.2004
  • Served as editor in chief of the Japanese magazine "Jalan" (200,000 copies per issue x twice per month) in 2002-2004
  • Assisted with creation of marketing strategy and advertising initiatives used to promote company to community members.
  • Developed and optimized online and print strategies to maximize coverage, advertiser funding, and subscriptions.
  • Oversaw, trained, and developed writers and associates, assistants, and junior editors to optimize production and quality of work
  • Analyzed business needs while soliciting customer feedback for process improvements.
  • Built productive relationships with writers, designers, and other professionals.
  • Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries for articles.
  • Assigned various topics and story concepts to 10-15 writers per issue for coverage

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education Administration

Sophia University
Tokyo, Japan
03.1997

Skills

  • Professional Written and Verbal Communication both in English and Japanese language
  • Clear Instruction and Communication
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Positive Role Model
  • Problem Solving Support
  • Translation Review
  • Foreign Language Software

Skills as Musician

  • Excellent professional skill as composer, producer, pianist, and tutor
  • Clear Instruction and Communication
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Positive Role Model
  • Problem Solving Support

Languages

Japanese
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Writer in Japanese Language/Translator (En to Jp)

Freelance
02.2014 - Current

Writer for New York Biz JP

New York Biz
02.2014 - 12.2018

Musician/Producer/Pianist

Freelance
10.2013 - Current

On-the-job Training Under the Jp Gov's Program

Japanese Government
09.2012 - 09.2013

Editor in Chief, Editor, Ads Director

Recruit Holdings
04.1997 - 06.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Education Administration

Sophia University
Migiwa Miyajima