Japanese interpreter, Apple computer, Entertainment, writer

Fumiko Yoshii

Astoria, NY

Email : ***************@*****.***

Tel: 347-***-****

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Interpreter (Freelance )

Interpreter for HRA (Human Resources Administration),ACS (Administration for Children’s

Services),CFS(Comprehensive Family Service) of New York City (January 2004 to present)

Responsibilities

Interpretation for private meetings and conferences between HRA and their Japanese clients regarding

domestic violence(January, 2014 ~ current)

Interpreter for school. production meeting, conference, newspapers and magazines (2004~2010)

Client : Accurate Communication Inc. Bigword, inc and etc. Yomiuri News Paper, Dentsu, Music

Magazines(Jazz Life, Sound and Recording etc), NHK orchestra, Sony, EMI. Universal records

Accomplishments

learned to work under the high tension and communication among many people

Skills Used

Native Japanese and business level English. semi simultaneous interpretation.

Producer/Director (www.popsiclefactorymusic.com)

Popsicle Factory, Inc. - New York, NY - October 2007 to Current

Music writer/producer/lyricist

Delivered the entire Music production for various record companies, publishing companies,

management companies.

Accomplishments

Some of the work reached No1 on Oricon (Japanese billboard), No10 on US.

Billboard, TV drama series, movies.

Clients: Sony, EMI, Universal, Amuse, Rocker's Island Fuji Pacific, etc.

Skills Used : Apple computer skills and musical knowledge.

Assistant for Editorial Executives

The Nikkei - New York, NY - August 2006 to October 2015

Responsibilities

Introduced an online scheduling system thereby ensuring efficiency in managing executive meeting and

conference schedules, Proofread,

Meetings coordination, Handling phone calls, Travel arrangements, Financial records, Files maintenance,

Letter / memo composition, Interpretation utilizing my language skill of native Japanese and business level

English

Accomplishments

Multi-task of above responsibilities. Communication with staffs from many branches of the company, providing

necessary articles and information for the executives of editorial department of the Japanese major financial

news paper

Skills Used

Dynamic organizational skills, Exceptional leadership qualities, Ability to work on own initiative. Capability of communicating effectively, language skill of native Japanese and business level English

Production Coordinator

Freelance - New York, NY - April 2000 to February 2010

Responsibilities

Responsible for clientele’s satisfaction: Providing required information and itinerary, and organizing schedules

using technical translation between Japanese and American staff in both creative and administrative field,

visual art production companies, concert tours, and advertisement agencies. Interpreting interviews and

conferences for Japanese newspapers and magazine companies. Worked as a recording coordinator on many

albums, a few of which became No. 1 on the Japanese Billboard charts

Accomplishments

Opportunities to work with well know people from Sony Japan, Warner Japan, DefJam Japan, Dentsu America

(Top Japanese Advertisement Agency), Yomiuri News Paper, Jazz Life. Sound and Recording Magazine. NHK

Orchestra, Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Skills Used

scheduling, coordination for audio recording, video shooting, concert tour, meetings, interviews. traveling,

interpretation, budget

Personal Secretary of Roberta Flack

Roberta Flack - New York, NY - March 1995 to July 1995

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily schedule including recordings, concerts, promotions. receiving calls.

Accomplishments

It was my first job after i moved to New York City. Unfortunately, It was a short time because work visa was

not granted after the attempt but Roberta Flack is a grammy award singer song writer ( Killing me Softly) and

I learned a lot how to communicate with both creative and business side of people in the US.

Skills Used

secretarial skill

knowledge of music industry and production

EDUCATION

Bachelor's in English Literature

Kansai University for Foreign Studies - Osaka, Japan

1990 to 1994

SKILLS

Interpretation (native Japanese and business level English) (10+ years), Capability of communicating

effectively, Exceptional leadership qualities, Dynamic organizational skills, Ability to work on own initiative,

Ability To Multi-Task, Computer Skills: Very familiar with Apple computer. (Done many trouble shooting)

Microsoft Word, Excel, Photoshop. Illustrator, Protools (10+ years)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Raised and educated in Japan. Grew up in the family who owned fashion business in Osaka. Resident of the

U.S. for 20 years. Fluent in both Japanese and English. Very comfortable working with different international

clientele. Strong background in both creative and business aspects of various industries

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