Ross Woodward

JP-EN Translator / English Instructor

Tokyo

Summary

Highly experienced and driven individual who is extremely receptive to feedback and eager to learn and grow. Determined to be an asset to my company and a leading member of any team. Able to leverage experience in a multi-cultural, corporate environment to gel with any team.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Languages

Work History

Japanese-English Translator / Proofreader

Freelance

04.2023 - Current

Conducted thorough research to accurately translate specialized industry-specific terminology.
Translated materials for a wide range of industries including gaming, service and more.
Known for completing work promptly and accurately.
Exceptionally meticulous, going through exceptionally long documents and scrutinizing them thoroughly.
Maintained strong working knowledge of both English and Japanese languages through continued education and immersion experiences.
Enhanced translation accuracy by consistently proofreading and editing translated documents.

English Instructor

Gaba Corporation

01.2019 - Current

Ranked very highly for the quality of my work month after month.
Achieved multiple promotions from multiple different managers.
A welcoming presence who helps new employees get to grips with the nature of the work.
Helped students from a wide range of backgrounds achieve their goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Bangor University

United Kingdom

07.2024 -

Skills

Literary Translation

Localization knowledge

Legal Translation

Confidentiality Awareness

Advanced Japanese Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Certification

JLPT N2

Interests

Studying History (Greek Mythology)

Watching and playing sports

Hobbies

I enjoy traveling around Japan and have been to over 20 prefectures.
I like to play Soccer and also watch games in stadiums when possible.
I genuinely enjoy studying and consider it to be a hobby of mine.
I have an interest in fashion and wristwatches.
I enjoy playing video-games and find it helps with my translation work.

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