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Nathan Post

ネイサン ポスト

Experienced Bilingual Communications Professional

Writing, editing, translation, localization, education, and IT professional. Experienced in Japanese to English localization/translation, English education, copy writing, book editing, copy editing, and fact checking. IT enthusiast intimately familiar with all major social media platforms. Proven ability to excel in multilingual and international environments.

Education History

BACHELOR'S DEGREE

AUG 2019 - AUG 2020

Japanese

Fuji Language School (Japan)

Studied Japanese language 20 hours a week and passed the N2, then moved on to studying for the N1. AUG 2011 - AUG 2012

Liberal Arts

上智 学/Sophia University (Japan)

Council on International Educational Exchange student Enrolled in Linguistics and Japanese language and culture courses Sole international member of kyudo and fencing clubs AUG 2009 - AUG 2014

Journalism and Mass Communication (Media Studies)

Humboldt State University (United States)

President’s Award for Educational Excellence

Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for Outstanding and Invaluable Service to the Community

Humboldt State University Presidential Scholar

Work History

EXPERIENCED (NON-MANAGER)

AUG 2020 - PRESENT

J to E Translator

WeLocalize (Japan)

Translated PR and marketing materials from Japanese to English for various large and small business clients.

JUN 2020 - PRESENT

English Tutor

ECC Junior Fujioka (Japan)

Taught groups of three to six high school students from a set of ECC textbooks in 2-hour-long classes. Practiced vocabulary, spelling, reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. OCT 2019 - PRESENT

J to E Translator

Keywords Studios (Japan)

Translated a variety of professional documents from Japanese to English, including video game scripts, business communications, technical updates, testing materials, and more. Wrote character dialogue, system text, patch notes, UI text, and more. Learned MemoQ and a variety of translation software. Graduated from in-house training program.

SEP 2019 - MAR 2020

English Conversation Teacher

English Language Institute Takasaki (Japan)

Taught one-on-one eikaiwa-style 50-minute classes mainly to adults following a set of company textbooks. Focus was primarily on spoken English utilizing CDs, radio programs, and TV shows. Personal Info

29 years old, Male

from United States

藤岡市, Gunma, Japan

(群 藤岡駅)

070-****-****

adiqk9@r.postjobfree.com

Visa

Others

Languages

English: Native level

Japanese: Business level

Skills

writing

editing

proofreading

translating

English

Japanese

gaming

teaching

IT

PR

social media

graphic design

technical writing

localization

Employment Type

Full Time

Available Now

Can legally drive in Japan

Yes

Personal Interests

gaming, anime/manga, mystery novels, fantasy,

sci-fi, board games, card games, collecting,

pottery, role playing, VR, retro gaming, home

theater, PC kitting, skiing, hiking, adventuring,

rafting, canyoning, winter sports, canoeing,

writing, editing, building, Lego, building models

Associations

Humboldt State University Alumni Association,

Sophia University University Alumni Association,

Council on International Educational Exchange

Alumni Association, JET Program

Alumni Association of Northern California &

Nevada

Awards

JET Kizuna Ambassador, Fujioka Oratorical

Contest 1st Place Award, Gunma Prefectural

Oratorical Context 1st Place Award, California

College Media Association 2011 Award for

General Excellence, President’s Award for

Educational Excellence, Certificate of Special

Congressional Recognition for Outstanding and

Invaluable Service to the Community, Humboldt

State University Presidential Scholar, California

Scholarship Federation Lifetime Membership

Award, United States Marine Corps Scholastic

Excellence Award, Kiwanis Club Educational

Excellence Award, College Board AP Scholar

Award, Burstiner Award for Copy Editing

Websites

10/30/2020 Nathan Post - Resume - Jobs

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Writer

Connect Magazine (Japan)

Wrote articles about the game industry from the perspective of a former JET and a gamer in Japan. Covered the 2019 and 2020 Tokyo Game shows. Took photos and laid out pages for the magazine. AUG 2014 - AUG 2019

Assistant Language Teacher

Fujioka Board of Education (Japan)

Improved the speaking, reading, writing, and listening abilities of 20 classes a week of 30+ primary and middle school students.

Greatly improved English ability of university students and adults via weekly class instruction. Increased international awareness by organizing and conducting international events. Enabled cross-cultural communication by translating written and spoken English and Japanese. Lead multiple students to 1st place victories in prefectural English speech contests. JET Kizuna Ambassador

AUG 2012 - AUG 2013

Proofreader

The Trader (United States)

Improved and corrected numerous stories, event schedules, editorial pieces, and ads. Streamlined spreadsheets and compiled years of circulation data in Excel. Fostered relationships with advertising clients and confirmed ad quality and details. AUG 2012 - AUG 2014

Book Editor

Freelance (United States)

Proofread, edited, and fact checked manuscripts on ecotourism for city mayor and university professor. AUG 2011 - AUG 2012

Staff Writer & Head Copy Editor

The Lumberjack Newspaper (United States)

Laid out pages in Adobe InDesign, created graphics with Illustrator, and edited photos in Photoshop. Informed an audience of 130,000 by writing news and feature stories detailing the college administration, campus finances, and local entertainment.

Improved content, corrected errors, and confirmed accuracy of approximately 20 stories per week. Earned California College Media Association 2011 Award for General Excellence. AUG 2010 - AUG 2012

Graphic Designer/Web Designer

Doorway Publications and Gifts (United States)

Worked with Illustrator and InDesign to create guides and calendars, as well as promotional materials for the business.

Used Dreamweaver and HTML coding to update and maintain the retail outlet’s website. Worked with and edited photos of products with Photoshop. Certifications

DEC 2019 - PRESENT

Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level N2

Japanese Language Proficiency Test

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