Aoi Kuninaka
Administrative Assistant / Liaison Officer / Interpreter-Translator
3-10-3 Ozato, Okinawa City
Summary
Highly organized, efficient and communicative Liaison Officer with strong background coordinating business operations with internal and external stakeholders. Effective in serving as middle person in streamlining processes, resolving issues and improving communications. Experienced with translating complex documents to ensure accurate and culturally relevant communication. Utilizes strong linguistic skills to adapt content for diverse audiences. Knowledge of industry-specific terminology and effective project management.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Liaison Specialist (Language Specialist)
Southwestern Air Defense Force Headquarters Administrative Department
Naha, Okinawa, Japan
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Performed as liaison officer between US Military in Okinawa, Japan and Japanese Air Self-Defense Force, Naha Base in Okinawa Japan.
- Coordinated event attendance in agenda discussions by interpreting and translating. Interpreted presentations and briefings for Japanese media and groups visiting US Marine Corps bases. Used social media to disseminate information regarding U.S. Marine Corps activities in Japan.
- Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners.
Information & Editorial Specialist
III MEF COMMSTRAT, Camp Courtney, US Marine Corps
Okinawa
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Acted as liaison between III Marine Expeditionary Force, U.S. Marine Corps in Okinawa, Japan and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces, and assisted in agenda discussions by interpreting and translating.
- Interpreted presentations and briefings for Japanese media and groups visiting US Marine Corps bases. Used social media to disseminate information regarding U.S. Marine Corps activities in Japan.
Medical Translator and Interpreter
TRICARE Operation & Patient Administration, 18th Medical Group, Kadena Air Base
Kadena
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Interpreted for Kadena Air Base-affiliated patients at their doctor's visits at Japanese medical facilities.
- Translated medical notes as well as the 18th Wing Commander's Command Staff Directive, and other pertinent medical information during the COVID pandemic.
- Collaborated with the Japanese medical facilities' liaison office to arrange appointments for patients and sent inquiries vice versa when information was needed.
- Created documents using MS Word, performed research using the Internet.
Editor / Graphic Designer
Open Source Enterprise, Okinawa Bureau, Torii Station
Okinawa
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Researched, wrote, and edited published materials on topics mainly related to Japanese and Chinese politics, economy, and military issues, but not limited to these two countries.
- Used Japanese media, published articles as the source to produce written materials.
- Transformed these written products into infographic using array of computer software to include Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.
- Collaborated with various staff within the bureau to create OSE-unique textual and graphical products. Assisted colleagues from other bureaus around the world on research for written products. Changed features on organization-unique Internet website.
Purchasing and Contract Specialist
U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Camp Lester
Camp Lester
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Selected as the procurement specialist to purchase over 500 medical/surgical supplies for the warehouse of US Naval Hospital Okinawa, Camp Lester and outlying clinics on US Marine Corps bases on island of Okinawa.
Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Directorate of Human Resources, US Army Garrison-Japan, Torii Station
Torii Station
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Initially hired as a secretary of Alcohol Drug Control Officer for Army Substance Abuse Program, Torii Station; however, quickly embraced versatile role under the Directorate of Human Resources (DHR) to include assignment as one of the staff under Military Personnel Division (MPD), Torii Station, Okinawa as well as an administrative assistant / secretarial role with an array of responsibility such as purchasing for offices under DHR.
- Held vital role in assisting leadership from Camp Zama, US Army Garrision-Japan (USAG-J) on establishing DHR at Torii Station, USAG-Japan in Okinawa Prefecture by cultivating a friendly environment for the employees and assuring smooth transition on the changes in organizational structure.
- Provided out-processing/Levy Briefing and published Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Orders for US Army Soldiers stationed in Okinawa under Reassignment Section of MPD. Contacted and garnered experts of various US Army offices involved in out-processing for their participation in the Levy briefing.
- Boosted local national employees and US colleagues relationship and understanding by translating, interpreting meetings, briefings, and documents from English to Japanese and vice versa.
- The mission of Directorate of Human Resources, USAG-J located in Torii Station is to provide equitable, effective, and efficient human resources services to military service members stationed in Okinawa, Japan.
Editor / Graphic Designer
Foreign Broadcast Information System, Okinawa Bureau, Torii Station
Okinawa
2005 - 2007
- Researched, wrote, and edited published materials on topics mainly related to Japanese and Chinese politics, economy, and military issues, but not limited to these two countries.
- Collaborated with various staff within the bureau to create unique textual and graphical products.
- Assisted colleagues from other bureaus around the world on research for written products.
- Changed features on organization-unique Internet website.
Administrative Assistant /Translator and Interpreter
Koh-gumi & Company, Inc.
Okinawa, Japan
05.2003 - 07.2005
- Translated documents and communications, ensuring clarity and cultural relevance for diverse stakeholders.
- Coordinated bilingual meetings, facilitating effective communication among international teams enhancing collaboration.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, ensuring quick access to critical documents and improving organizational efficiency.
- Created and submitted invoice documents for contract services provided by the company to ensure timely payments from US military contract offices.
- Processed documents requesting US military base access pass for approximately 80 personnel working under US military contract awarded to the company.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Skills
English to Japanese interpretation
Japanese to English interpretation
Office Administration / Management
Client Relations / Communication
Procurement
Liaison
Contract / Project Management
Leadership support
Issue Resolution
Cross-cultural communication
Staffing / Recruitment
Document translation
Volunteerism and Other Skills
- Proficient in speaking, writing, reading, comprehending, and understanding English and Japanese.
- Obtained TOEFL iBT score 101/120 and Eiken 1st Level.
- Volunteered at Queens Medical Hospital Emergency Room in Hawaii, USA for 2 hours a week while attending university.
Timeline
Liaison Specialist (Language Specialist) - Southwestern Air Defense Force Headquarters Administrative Department
04.2025 - 07.2025
Information & Editorial Specialist - III MEF COMMSTRAT, Camp Courtney, US Marine Corps
10.2021 - 03.2023
Medical Translator and Interpreter - TRICARE Operation & Patient Administration, 18th Medical Group, Kadena Air Base
03.2020 - 10.2021
Editor / Graphic Designer - Open Source Enterprise, Okinawa Bureau, Torii Station
01.2011 - 01.2020
Purchasing and Contract Specialist - U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Camp Lester
01.2009 - 01.2011
Administrative Assistant/Secretary - Directorate of Human Resources, US Army Garrison-Japan, Torii Station
01.2007 - 01.2009
Administrative Assistant /Translator and Interpreter - Koh-gumi & Company, Inc.
05.2003 - 07.2005
Editor / Graphic Designer - Foreign Broadcast Information System, Okinawa Bureau, Torii Station
2005 - 2007
University of Hawaii At Manoa - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology