- 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
- Former Special Operations - Eric Maddox - 2025
- 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
Advanced Technology
- Amazon unBoxed - 2024-2025
- Tengucon - 2024
- Honda Technical Forum (Quantum Computing track) - 2024
- 31st Annual Summit of Regional Software Centers in Japan - 2022
- IronNet Cybersecurity - various seminars - 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
Finance
- Various Investment Firms and VCs - Multiple Investor Calls - 2021-2026
- Investor's Trust Annual Meeting - 2025
- Growth Industry Conference - 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
- 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
Medical
- ICE Pharma - Townhall meeting - 2024
- Alcon - NSM 2024 Conference - 2024
- Medical device manufacturer - PMDA Audits - 2022
- Nestle - Pediatric Food Allergy Conference - 2021
Mobility
- Honda various companies - various seminars - 2018-2026
- Archem Inc. - Strategy Meetings - 2023-2026
- Honda - Annual Business Audits - 2025
- Deloitte - US. Smart City Conference - 2025
- Japan-America Society of Central Ohio - Smart City Conference - 2025
- Japan-America Society of Central Ohio - Economic Outlook for Manufacturers and Mobility for All seminars - 2024
- Plante Moran - Future Mobility Seminar - 2023
- Honda Technical Forum - 2019-2025
- Honda Innovations - Global Venture Exhibition - 2019
- Subaru of Indiana Automotive - Supplier Trade Presentation - 2018
Security
- Nuclear Criticality and Decommissioning Fukushima Daiichi -2026
- Technical Exchange on Nuclear Security Measures - 2025
- DSEI Japan - 2025
Other
- WGI - Color Guard Competition - 2025
- Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs - 2025
- Cartoon Crossroads - 2025
- Japan-America Society of Central Ohio - U.S.-Japan Program on Healthy Aging- 2025
- Startup Decarbonization Pitching - 2024
- MHLW - Annual Meat Export Inspection - 2024
- FAA - Aircraft Acoustics and Impact on Surrounding Communities - 2024
- Homeport - Clean Home Clear Mind Seminar - 2023
- Wendy's - Restaurant Design Training Seminar - 2021
20122017
Executive Interpreter/Translator
Nissen Chemitec America
Simultaneously interpreted at various meetings related to:
Manufacturing, ISO audits, Building construction, Engineering, Shareholders, Corporate strategy, Tax strategy, Labor unions, Management training etc.
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.