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