Mary Grace Kobayashi
Translator
Hyogo Prefecture, Takarazuka City
Summary
Dedicated individual successfully facilitates communication between people of different cultures and backgrounds. Brings wealth of knowledge and experience to organizations requiring interpretation and translation services. Committed to providing quality service and results.
Background includes working in face-to-face environments to perform document and verbal translation services. Excellent listening and communication skills with organized and systematic approach. Delivers high level of accuracy in Japanese to English translations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Translator and Interpreter
AccessHR Co., Ltd.
11.2021 - Current
- Enabled smoother negotiations for clients with foreign counterparts by offering real-time interpretation support.
- Expanded client base through consistent delivery of high-quality translation and interpretation services.
- Streamlined communication between international business partners by providing precise interpretation services during meetings and conferences.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and adaptability during interpretation assignments, fostering positive relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents for immediate use.
- Translated documents from Japanese to English and vise versa.
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
Financial Advisor
Taiju Seimei Japan
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Translated and Interpreted the content of the investment from Japanese to English
- Conducted thorough research on market trends and investment products to provide well-informed recommendations to clients.
- Analyzed clients'' risk tolerance levels, developing customized investment portfolios that aligned with their personal objectives.
- Maintained open lines of communication with clients, providing updates and addressing concerns promptly to ensure their peace of mind during the financial planning process.
- Developed comprehensive financial plans for clients to achieve short-term and long-term goals.
Translator and Interpreter
Prime Delica Co., Ltd.
05.2015 - 05.2020
- Developed customized glossaries for specialized industries to ensure consistency throughout translation projects.
- Improved cultural understanding among colleagues by providing language and workshops on foreign customs and practices.
- Translated documents from Japanese to English.
- Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts.
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
- Repeated and restructured complex translations to optimize understanding.
- Supported operations by translating key departmental documents and internal communications.
- Researched cultural etiquette and specific use of slang words.
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
National College of Business And Arts
Taytay, Rizal Philippines 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
National College of Business And Arts
Taytay, Rizal Philippines 04.2001 -
Skills
Cultural Awareness
Professional ethics understanding
Fluent Bilingualism
Continuous learning mindset
Quality Control Analysis
Customer Engagement
Certification
TOEIC 950 pts
Timeline
JLPT N2
12-2023
Translator and Interpreter
AccessHR Co., Ltd.
11.2021 - Current
Financial Advisor
Taiju Seimei Japan
10.2020 - 09.2021
JLPT N3
07-2016
Translator and Interpreter
Prime Delica Co., Ltd.
05.2015 - 05.2020
TOEIC 950 pts
12-2008
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
National College of Business And Arts
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
National College of Business And Arts
04.2001 -