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www.linkedin.com/in/laura-scarlett-katzman-a1273a63/ Laura Scarlett-Katzman

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Nothing makes me happier than the satisfaction of a job well done. As a diligent, observant, and highly focused person, I most enjoy contributing working in fields which allow me to complete a practical task with a clear and measurable outcome. Over the course of two degrees and 8 years of work experience in Japanese and English translation, transcription, and proofreading, I have built up a solid skill set which enables me to provide fast and accurate work to enable business professionals, academics, and researchers to do what they do best. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FREELANCER, Simi Valley CA August 2015 - April 2018 Transcriptionist, Japanese Translator, Proofreader

● 3 years providing vital support to clients around the world

● Fast and accurate transcriptions, translations, and proofreading.

● Specialized in economics, finance, Japanese, and business journalism, worked in areas as diverse as medical technology, the toy industry, engineering, breweries, and advertising. NIKKEI BUSINESS PUBLICATIONS, INC, London, UK October 2012 - July 2015 Correspondent Assistant

● Worked directly with Nikkei BP's European Bureau Chief in London,

● Provided support with editing, proofreading, writing, translation as well as scheduling, and research

● Accuracy and attention to detail was essential, grew and developed my skill set in writing, transcription, handling data, translation, and proofreading.

FREELANCER, London, UK September 2007 - September 2012 Japanese and English Translation and Proofreading Assistant

● Assisted ESL students with proofreading of academic work and general English translation assistance UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, Sheffield UK July 2007 - December 2009 Data Assistant

● Maintained and updated alumni records using the Razor's Edge database software.

● Fast and accurate data entry based on high volumes of incoming questionnaires as well as transferring old paper records to the digital system

EDUCATION

ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART, London, UK

Master of Arts in Design History (Japanese Specialism), Graduated July 2012 UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, Sheffield, UK

Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Studies, Graduated July 2010

● Graduated with First Class Honors

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