NAO OKAZAKI
Ichikawa,Chiba
Summary
Experienced interpreter and translator with 10+ years of professional experience across sports, broadcasting, entertainment, events, and corporate environments. Highly experienced in simultaneous, consecutive, and whispered interpreting, as well as being a liaison and on-site language support. Extensive experience working in high-profile, fast-paced environments, including the Olympic Games, Rugby World Cup, international sporting events, major music festivals, television productions, and corporate projects. Skilled at working with international elite athletes, coaches, artists, production teams, media, and corporate clients, with a strong understanding of the demands of live events and broadcast environments.
Overview
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Language
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Liaison
Rugby
04.2017 - Current
- Provided liaison support for the national teams of Australia (Wallabies and Australia A), New Zealand, Māori All Blacks, England, Scotland, Wales, Tonga, and Canada during their tours in Japan
- Women’s Sevens World Series (Liaison for Australia in Kitakyushu 2017-2019)
- Supported Scotland's team as ATLO during Rugby World Cup 2019 to ensure effective operations.
- Fostered courteous and effective working relationships with national teams, enhancing collaboration and support.
- Resolved issues through clear communication and effective problem-solving, ensuring smooth operations.
Liaison
Olympic Games
Tokyo
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked as a team liaison for the Olympic women’s rugby and golf events.
- Supported communication and logistics in high-pressure international sporting environment for elite athletes, facilitating their performance and preparation.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
Interpreter
other Sports Events
01.2018 - Current
- Liaised with international players, providing interpreting support during media interviews and press events. Supported player and event operations at tournament headquarters, enhancing overall event execution and player experience throughout tournament periods.
- ZOZO Championship
- Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship
- International Series Japan
- TOTO Japan Classic (LPGA)
Broadcast Interpreter
Rugby
Tokyo
08.2021 - Current
- Provided simultaneous interpreting for broadcast coverage during Rugby World Cup 2023, British & Irish Lions 2025 Tour of Australia, Guinness Six Nations, The Rugby Championship, Summer/Autumn Nations Series, Super Rugby and The Nations Championship
- Facilitated post-match interviews and referee dialogues during critical decision-making moments in play.
- Accurately interpreted spoken and written conversations between different languages for clients.
- Maintained strict confidentiality and professionalism in sensitive settings, earning trust from clients and agencies.
Interpreter
Tokyo Disneyland / Tokyo DisneySea
Tokyo
04.2014 - Current
- Provided interpreting support for the launch and production of new shows.
- Fostered collaboration between Japanese and international production teams, improving process efficiency and coordination.
Interpreter
Oriental Land Co., Ltd.
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Delivered on-site interpreting and daily-life support, facilitating smooth integration for international cast members.
- Assisted with communication and coordination in a multicultural working environment.
- Accurately interpreted spoken and written conversations between different languages for clients.
Education
International Liberal Studies
Waseda University
Tokyo, Japan01-2011
Skills
- Simultaneous interpreting
- Consecutive interpreting
- Whispered interpreting
- Liaison support
- Sports interpreting
- Broadcast interpreting
- Live events operations
- Tournament operations
- Media interpreting
- Television interpreting
- Translation
- Subtitle translation
- Audiovisual translation
- Cross-cultural communication
- High-pressure environments
Custom
Other translations include PGA TOUR articles and interviews, Sports programme scripts, Broadcast content subtitles, translated materials, articles, and websites for companies in the apparel, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, hospitality, and marketplace businesses. Translated subtitles for short films, YouTube content, vlogs, promotional videos, and various audiovisuals.
Languages
Japanese
First Language
Timeline
Broadcast Interpreter
Rugby
08.2021 - Current
Liaison
Olympic Games
07.2021 - 08.2021
Interpreter
other Sports Events
01.2018 - Current
Liaison
Rugby
04.2017 - Current
Interpreter
Tokyo Disneyland / Tokyo DisneySea
04.2014 - Current
Interpreter
Oriental Land Co., Ltd.
01.2012 - 03.2014
International Liberal Studies
Waseda University