Nate Akey

Provided real-time interpretation during high-level meetings, conferences, and negotiations, ensuring accurate and culturally sensitive communication between Japanese and English-speaking stakeholders. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills by building rapport and trust with international clients and local partners. Worked under pressure in fast-paced, high-stakes environments requiring discretion and professionalism. Assisted in translating technical documents, environmental reports, and correspondence. Supported cross-functional collaboration between departments and contributed to smoother project execution through clear, effective communication.

Collaborated across multiple departments, including staffing, payroll, HR, and transit programs. Provided general IT support, maintained and updated transit program webpages, and digitized personnel and program records. Assisted with email communications, reference vetting, recruitment coordination, and on-boarding documentation. Managed workplace injury claims, including payroll processing and documentation. Regularly troubleshot and corrected Excel spreadsheets used across departments.

Delivered a welcoming and organized front-of-house experience. Managed and fulfilled online takeout orders efficiently, sanitized tables, and ensured seating coordination during high-volume hours. Provided accurate wait times, supported floor staff, and communicated with kitchen and bar teams to optimize service quality and guest satisfaction.