Satomi Hara

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About Satomi Hara

Over 30 years of experience in providing English-Japanese translation services across various domains including entertainment, IT, marketing, travel, and government- Skilled linguist with extensive knowledge of the translation and localization industry- Proficient in maintaining strong relationships with clients and translators, proactively addressing their Lionbridge Japan, Yokohama, Japan *Language Lead, E-J Translator/Reviewer (Editor)* Jan 2019 – Jun 2024 - Translation Quality Management: Task assignment, preparation of instructions and reference materials, translation memory/glossary management, client feedback implementation, and quality improvement plans- Marketing-heavy Translation and Review: Oversaw multilingual marketing translation/transcreation processes, MTPE, and client communication. Top Language Co. Ltd, Tokyo, Japan *Translation/Interpretation Coordinator, E-J/J-E Translator/Reviewer* Nov 2012 – Dec 2018 - Managed translation/localization and interpretation projects, including quotations, resource selection, progress tracking, and quality reviews- Conducted English-Japanese/Japanese-English translation and review. Ocean Development Corporation, Tokyo, Japan *In-house E-J/J-E Translator* Nov 2011 - Sep 2012 - Translated English documents for management decisions regarding development, construction, and infrastructure improvement in the Asia-Pacific region- Prepared translated materials for meetings and negotiations, and corresponded with clients and partner companies. Freelance Translator, Tokyo, Japan *English-Japanese/Japanese-English Translation Services* Jul 1996 – Dec 2018 - Provided translation services across various industries including entertainment, fashion, food, cosmetics, airlines, hospitals, hotels, and government agencies. Rockin’ On Inc, Tokyo, Japan *In-house Translator, Editorial Assistant* Jul 1992 - Jun 1996 - Translated articles from US/UK music/culture magazines for publication in Rockin’ On, Japan’s leading rock magazine- Served as an interpreter for interviews with English-speaking artists. Japan Cable Television Ltd, Tokyo, Japan *In-house Translator & Production Assistant* Apr 1990 - Jun 1992 - Transcribed, translated, and dubbed/subtitled English-language programs for Japanese TV- Translated TV commercials for English-language cable television in Tokyo. Skills/Qualifications - TOEIC: 950 (Apr 1990)- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, various CAT tools (XTM, Phrase, Smartling, Trados, Subtitle Edit, Lionbridge’s Translation Workspace).