More than 10 years of experience as consecutive interpreter in Kobe (Japan). Over two years experience in freelance Japanese-English and English-Japanese translation.

Japanese Language Proficiency Exam Level 1 (taken 12/02/2007, score 336/400). Kanji kentei Level 6 (Acquired 11/11/2007). Highly conversant and articulate in Japanese; able to read all joyo kanji. Over three years experience living in Japan. Work History: ALT (Assistant Language Teacher). September 1, 2005 to the March 31, 2008. English Teacher (Katayama Gakuen JHS/SHS private school), April 1, 2008 to present. Education: University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, May 2005. Bachelor of Arts with Honors, History, May 2005. Minor in Japanese, May 2005. GPA: 4.0. 147 Credit hours completed. Overall graduation with highest distinction (summa cum laude). Study abroad program at University of Kanagawa, Hiratsuka, Summer 2003.