David Sang Jin Lee
International Sales
Nagoya City, Tenpaku Ward, Nakahira 1-225, Dai 39 Ocean Heights #601
Summary
Translator/Interpreter with aptitude for conveying emotion, style and content of English, Japanese and Korean speakers. Bringing in-depth knowledge of cultural context and idiosyncrasies. Proven to provide translations quickly and accurately developed over 10 years of experience.
Acquired basic knowledge in die-cast within six months through OJT. Able to have basic communication in the foundry field. Apt to translate/interpret in this field in English to Japanese and vice versa.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Translator/Interpreter
Self-employeed
09.2014 - Current
- Worked personally with professors in the Nagano and Aichi region with translating/proofreading over 50 theses.
- Translated elementary and junior high school textbooks (Japanese to English).
- Interpreted for real estate companies for clients from the Philippines interested in purchasing land in the Nagano region.
- Interpreted for private events and banquets for regional universities.
- Interpreted for CFO of event planning company for medical conference.
Language Instructor
Self-employeed
09.2014 - Current
- Self started private English tutoring system in the Aichi and Nagano regions.
- Contracted over 50 students from ages 4 to 50 for language tutoring. (English and Korean)
- Organized field trips in the region and events such as BBQ, beach trips, hiking, and new year events to facilitate interaction with foreigners in the region.
Sales Representative
Japan Foundry Service
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Charge of interpreting and translating between manufacturers and suppliers through WEB meetings, and e-mail exchanges regarding products, services, and maintenance regarding die-casting.
- Assisted in price negotiation with suppliers regarding products due to the weakening of the yen.
- Charge of 15 customers, visiting once a month to keep good relations and assist in problem solving regarding product defects, cost-effective, and labor effective solutions.
- Charge of visit to Germany (EUROGUSS) for new items and expendables such as fluxes, plunger lubricants, VAC-TEST devices and related innovative products such as NEOSIL release agents.
English Instructor/Translator
AtoZ English School
04.2010 - 03.2015
- Assessed individual progress through regular quizzes, tests, essays, and oral presentations for over 200 students.
- Developed and supplemented Junior High School curriculum for over 30 schools in the region
- Trained and mentored 20 new teachers in the region.
- Translated documents and flyers for events and contracts for foreign contractors.
International Activity Coordinator
Kitamorokata Board Of Education
09.2006 - 08.2009
- Facilitated connections among Japanese and foreign residents through programs and events such as cultural exchanges, trivia quiz competitions, and English camps.
- Lead a group of 10 students for the local English speech competitions. 3 students made nationals, 1 student won the 2008 National competition, 1 student placed 3rd in the 2009 National competition among over several thousand participants.
- Guided foreign English teachers with daily struggles of life in Japan such as setting up bank accounts, interpretation with landlord, and tax related issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Affairs
University of California Davis
Davis, California, USA 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California Davis
Davis, California, USA 04.2001 -
Minor - Japanese Studies
University of California Davis
Davis, California, USA 04.2001 -
Skills
Document Translation
undefinedTimeline
Sales Representative
Japan Foundry Service
08.2023 - 02.2024
Freelance Translator/Interpreter
Self-employeed
09.2014 - Current
Language Instructor
Self-employeed
09.2014 - Current
English Instructor/Translator
AtoZ English School
04.2010 - 03.2015
International Activity Coordinator
Kitamorokata Board Of Education
09.2006 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Affairs
University of California Davis
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California Davis
04.2001 -
Minor - Japanese Studies
University of California Davis
04.2001 -
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