KAILEN KAWAHARA
Tokyo
Summary
Successful bi-lingual professional with years of experience. Focused on going above and beyond to support team and serve customers. Accustomed to taking on challenging tasks. Dedicated to business success. Motivated to continue to learn and grow with the best.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Copywriter
BAM CREATE
Shibuya
12.2024 - 03.2026
- Worked closely with graphic designers to integrate copy with visual elements effectively.
- Developed, optimized and copy-edited marketing content for consumer-facing websites.
- Analyzed performance metrics to adjust content strategies and improve engagement.
- Collaborated with creative teams to brainstorm new promotions, products and marketing strategies.
- Translated complex technical information into easily understandable content for a broad audience.
- Created effective messaging using language, graphics and marketing collateral.
- Created compelling headlines and calls-to-action to drive user engagement and conversions.
- Provided copywriting support for internal communications, including newsletters and announcements.
- Met with clients to understand message, brand voice and target audience.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to conceptualize marketing campaigns and strategies.
- Adapted tone and style to target specific audiences, including B2B and B2C markets.
- Boosted website traffic by creating integrated social media strategies.
- Assisted in developing content marketing strategies to meet business objectives.
- Reviewed and updated existing content to ensure relevance and accuracy.
- Gathered secondary research on market competition to better position client's brand.
- Collaborated with marketing team to align copy with brand voice and campaign goals.
- Conducted A/B testing on copy variations to identify most effective messaging.
- Maintained brand consistency across all written materials.
Localization Specialist
Walt Disney Company
Burbank
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Sat in on meetings to provide members with oral translations of conversations and information.
- Interpreted conference calls and other workplace communications in real-time.
- Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients.
- Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients understanding of translations.
- Translated software technical manuals to another language and culture.
- Read legal documents, scientific articles or news reports and rewrote into specified language.
- Discussed translation requirements with clients to determine fees to charge for provided services.
- Identified and resolved conflicts in translation or interpretation of words or concepts.
Creative Copywriter
BAM CREATE
Shibuya
04.2016 - 08.2022
- Developed quality and individualized content for websites with keyword-rich text and solid call to action statements.
- Met with clients to understand message, brand voice and target audience.
- Worked closely with ad agencies to integrate copy with visual elements effectively.
- Provided copywriting support for internal communications, including newsletters and announcements.
- Developed engaging, original content for various digital platforms including company websites, social media, and email campaigns.
- Conducted thorough research to create accurate and informative product descriptions and articles.
- Developed engaging, original content for various digital platforms, including company websites, social media, and email campaigns.
- Maintained brand consistency across all written materials.
- Collaborated with creative teams to brainstorm new promotions, products, and marketing strategies.
- Collaborated with marketing team to align copy with brand voice and campaign goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Language
Chukyo University
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan04.2018
Skills
- Translation
- Task prioritization
- Organization
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Market Research
- Data Analysis
- Excellent Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Written Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Multitasking
- Self Motivation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Copywriting Skills
- Effective ad copywriting
- Web copywriting
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Japanese
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Scored a 960 in 2016
Timeline
Creative Copywriter
BAM CREATE
12.2024 - 03.2026
Localization Specialist
Walt Disney Company
09.2022 - 12.2024
Creative Copywriter
BAM CREATE
04.2016 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Language
Chukyo University