DAVID CHESTER

p/f: (**) ****-****

cell: 090-****-****

skype: davidhchester

email: abqosv@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional creative writer/producer able to bring projects to life with clarity and vibrancy.

OBJECTIVE

To utilize my creative skills to promote closer ties between Japan and the international community.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Author

Freelancing in Tokyo (Shining Hour Publishing, November 2009)

A unique guide to achieving financial success in Japan s most expensive city

Copywriter/Copy Editor/Proofreader/Features Writer/Contributor

Metropolis Magazine (2002~)*

Features, short articles, advertorials and reviews (international dining, new restaurants, humor,

techno-gadgets and special events in Tokyo)

*Online samples available at http://www.davidchester.com/stories

Chukei Publishing (2002-present)

Proofread/rewrite English -language education books, TOEIC tests, etc.

Copy editor/Proofreader for English Zone (2002-2005) a magazine for young Japanese working women

o Wrote capsule celebrity bios, book reviews, helpful English-language phrases for traveling abroad

o Wrote voice-over copy for the audio CD included with each issue of the magazine

Inter Group (1999-2007)*

Proofread/rewrote translated (J-E) correspondence, patent descriptions, contracts, and speeches

Wrote/rewrote copy for cosmetic products, environmental concerns, condominium complexes, etc.

*Some assignments via email.

Producer/Screenwriter

Celebrity Trashhh (Tokyo, 2008)

Executive produced/wrote this sitcom webisode

Isabel (Los Angeles, 2007)

Executive produced this short film written/directed by award-winning filmmaker Shawna Baca

Tomoko's Kitchen (Los Angeles, 2006)

Executive produced/wrote this short film directed by award-winning filmmaker Shawna Baca

Composer/Lyricist

Flashpoint Music (1993~2006)*

English lyricist for 60 cover versions of Japanese pop hits

20 original songs recorded by Japanese/American vocalists for BMG/Victor, Sony, WEA, and Universal

*Online samples available at http://www.davidchester.com/songs

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p/f: (03) 3318-3710

cell: 090-****-****

skype: davidhchester

email: abqosv@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Writers Boot Camp: Feature Film Writing Workshop (Los Angeles, 2005)

Sheree Guitar Feature Film Writing Workshop (Los Angeles, 2002-2005)

Arc Academy (1994-1998): Japanese language study

University of California, Los Angeles (1985-1990): Music business courses

Grove School of Music (1980): BA, Composition and Arranging

Honors

2007 Moondance International Film Festival: Finalist, Do It Yourself (feature spec script)

2006 Fox Television Network, Diversity Workshop: Finalist, Mix-Matched (sitcom spec script)

2005 Screenplay Festival: Finalist, Comedy Screenplay, "Do It Yourself" (feature spec script)

2005 Writers Network: Quarterfinalist, Screenplay Competition, "Desperate Housewives"

2004 Writers Network: Semifinalist, Screenplay Competition, "Do It Yourself" (feature spec script)

2003 Chesterfield Screenwriting Competition: Semifinalist, "Do It Yourself" (feature spec script)

Organizations

Screenwriters in Tokyo, President (2008~)

Foreign Correspondents Club Japan, Associate Member (2009~)

Skills

Copywriting, lyric writing, screenwriting, songwriting

Editing, proofreading, rewriting, typing (65 wpm)

Japanese (Certificate: Japanese Language Proficiency Test, Level 3)

Basic Spanish

Special Skills

Voice Actor/Narrator*

Computer game character voices (Konami, Namco, Sega)

Multimedia projects (ECC, NHK, Sakura Motion Picture Co., Obunsha, Inter Group)

Company Promotional Video (NEC, HOYA, Furuya Metal)

*Online samples available at http://www.davidchester.com/voice_actor

References

Steve Trautlein, editor, Metropolis (03) 4550-2862

(Ms.) Toshiko Kawahara, president, Select Company (03) 5778-3111

Personal Information

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California

Visa Status: Permanent Resident

Nearest station: Higashi-Koenji, Marunouchi line

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