WORK EXPERIENCE <February 2001-Today>　 Kirtland Associates (Translator / Interpreter) Tokyo, Japan Translating academic reports, technical papers, and business documents. Interpreting for business meetings, receptions, and commercial exhibitions. <October 2002-November 2003> Canon Inc. (Translator / Interpreter) Shizuoka, Japan Translating everyday correspondances between Canon and their business partners in the United States. Interpriting and assisting video conferences and face-to-face meetings. <August 1999-September 2000>　 Dynax International Corporation (Sales Associates) Detroit, MI, USA Provided translation and interpretation assistance for engineers. Developed a database system (MS Access) for sales of automotive transmission parts. Published sales forecast for production and sales departments. Strived to improve communication between Americans and Japanese. <June 1998-May 1999> Milwaukee Public Museum (Internship / Volunteer) Milwaukee, WI, USA Assisted organization of preserved material in the Anthropology and History Departments. Reconstructed the museum’s main exhibits on Japanese culture. Organized and documented museum collections of Japanese material. Worked side by side with senior volunteers in the archive section. EDUCATION <May 1999>　University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Master of Science in Cultural Anthropology <March 1996> Meiji Gakuin University　 Bachelor Degree in International Studies