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Allyson Sigman

Conference Interpreter - Japanese<>English

  • Based in Columbus, Ohio, US
  • +1-614-467-0104
  • info@echojapanese.com
  • echojapanese.com

Notable projects

  • Consultant interpreter for Homeport expansion to U.S., IronNet expansion to Japan
  • Frequent contract interpreter to Honda
  • Taught interpreting at Ohio State University, Rikkyo University, and Grins Academy

Work in Action

Work experience

2017present

Conference Interpreter and Owner

Echo Japanese Interpreting LLC.

Notable Figures

  • Rakuten CEO Mickey Mikitani - 2024
  • Grandfather of the Internet Dave Farber - 2024
  • Author and consultant - Sachi Nishizaki - 2023
  • Livedoor founder - Horie Takafumi - 2022
  • Digital Agency - Director Tsuwaki Yoshiko - 2022
  • SmartNews - CEO Suzuki Ken - 2022
  • Author and Researcher - Dr. Kari Nadeau - 2021
  • Microsoft - Chief Marketing Officer - Chris Capossela - 2019
  • United Airlines - CEO Oscar Munoz - 2018
  • Author and Psychology Professor - Adam Grant - 2018

Investor Relations, Startups, and Accounting

  • Various Investment Firms and VCs - Multiple Investor Calls - 2021-2024
  • Microsoft - Diversity and Inclusion Conference - 2022
  • Indian Embassy of Japan - Virtual Startup Pitching Event - 2022
  • Fuse vol.3 Growth Industry Conference - 2022
  • Fuse vol.2 Growth Industry Conference - 2022
  • KinGin - Gold Exploration Permitting - 2020
  • InsureTech Connect - 2019
  • SHRM Conference - 2018 
  • IQMS - Accounting software localization support - 2017
  • Nissen Chemitec America - US/Mexico/Japan Accounting Reconciliation - 2017
  • Clark Schaefer Hackett - 2017 Tax Law Changes - 2017

IT, Digital Infrastructure, and Cyber Security

  • Tengucon - 2024
  • 31st Annual Summit of Regional Software Centers in Japan - 2022
  • IronNet Cybersecurity - various meetings - 2018-2022
  • HP - Consumer Interviews - 2021
  • IronNet Cybersercurity - IPA CyberCrest Summit - 2020
  • Strategic Meeting Designs - ACAMS 24 Global Summit - 2020
  • Confidential work related to Japanese telecom industry - 2018-2020
  • Nissen Chemitec Mexico - Server configuration and electrical set up - 2018
  • IQMS - ERP system localization support - 2017
  • Luso Towers - Hamvention - 2017 

Medical and Pharma

  • ICE Pharma Japan - Townhall Meeting - 2024
  • Alcon - NSM Conference - 2024
  • Establishment Labs - Breast Augmentation Master Class - 2023
  • Cardinal Health - Award Ceremony - 2023
  • PDMA - medical device approval meetings - 2022-2023
  • Nestle - Pediatric Food Allergy Conference - 2021

Mobility

    • Japan-America Society of Central Ohio - Economic Outlook for Manufacturers and Mobility for All seminars - 2024
    • Archem Inc. - Strategy Meetings - 2023-2024
    • Plante Moran - Future Mobility Seminar - 2023
    • Honda Technical Forum - 2019-2024
    • Honda Purchasing, Transmission, BEV, R&D - various meetings - 2018-2023
    • Honda Innovations - Global Venture Exhibition - 2019
    • Subaru of Indiana Automotive - Supplier Trade Presentation - 2018

Other

  • Homeport - Clean Home Clear Mind Seminar - 2023
  • Wendy's - Internal Training - 2021
  • Japan-America Society of Central Ohio - Business Communication Styles for Women Engaged with the Japanese Community - 2018
20122017

Executive Interpreter/Translator

Nissen Chemitec America

Simultaneously interpreted at various meetings related to:

Manufacturing

  • Automotive part design and engineering
  • Injection molding technology
  • Quality improvement
  • Safety and environment (ISO)
  • Building construction and equipment installation

Accounting, HR, and IR

  • Annual Shareholders Meeting and Board Meetings
  • Annual Corporate Strategy Meetings
  • Tax and FS audits from accounting firm
  • Labor union prevention
  • Management principles training
20102012

Interpreter and Office Administrator

Kasai North America (formerly M-TEK)

Interpreted during general business, engineering, and marketing related meetings.

Education

20072010

MA in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

West Virginia University
20082009

Research Exchange

Chubu University

Researched teaching methodology in Japan. Attended university level classes in Japanese.

20032007

BA in International Studies with Japan focus

West Virginia University
2005

Study Abroad

Kinjo Gakuin University
  • Based in Columbus, Ohio, US
  • +1-614-467-0104
  • info@echojapanese.com
  • echojapanese.com

Specializations

  • Digital Infrastructure
    • Cyber Security
    • Network Architecture
    • Quantum Computing
  • Humans
    • Nutrition
    • Pharmaceutical Devices
  • Mobility
    • EV design
    • Smart City
    • MAAS
  • Money
    • Investor Relations
    • Start up Pitching

REmote Platforms

Trained in the following remote simultaneous interpreting platforms

  • Interprefy 
  • Kudo (Pro)
  • Voiceboxer
  • Zoom

Certification

Japanese Language Proficiency       - N1

Test of Business Interpreting Skills - Level 4

ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview    - Japanese, Superior

December 21, 2024