<p> Asami Nishimura 38 Tivoli Crescent, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 5ND (t) 07748263507 ______</p><p>Profile</p><p>A professional, reliable and creative individual with more than 10 years of experience as self- employed translator, interpreter and English/Japanese tutor. A good team player who demonstrates flexibility and a willingness to support colleagues to ensure a high standard of work is produced. Carrier history includes working in both offices as well as running own business. Born and brought up in Japan and has excellent knowledge of English education markets in Japan with an in-depth understanding of psychology and interpersonal/customer relations. ______</p><p>Key Skills  Native Japanese, proficient in English/Japanese translation, interpretation and tuition.  Basic French and Spanish.  Confident face-to-face consultant/trainer/mentor.  Excellent knowledge of the education system in Japan.  Excellent interpersonal skills with knowledge in psychology and character analysis  Computer/internet literate with excellent SEO research skills, copy writing and marketing.  Excellent written and verbal communication with an eye for detail. </p><p>Achievements  Contributed to the publication of the first bi-lingual literary magazine, Red Leaves and several publications as translator.  Ongoing build up of own freelance tutoring business, consistently receiving excellent feedback.</p><p>Career History </p><p>University of Sussex, Associate Tutor Sept, ‘13 – date Teach undergraduate classes and open courses. Engaged in developing the course materials, exams, marking and also online self-study site. </p><p>Freelance Interpreter/Translator Apr ‘97 – date Run own business, providing translation, interpretation and Japanese language tuition, for companies in Tokyo such as Pfizer, JVC, Olympus and JDSU Acterna and during last few years in Brighton - City College, Lancing College, Cactus Language School, Oban Multilingual.  Ascertain the needs of clients, from diverse cultural backgrounds and a wide age range.  Giving lectures and tuition in beginners and intermediate Japanese to students from 12 years of age through to A level, mentoring students.  Conducting SEO and market research.  Subtitling short films, documentaries and dramas submitted to Tokyo International Film Festival, interpreting for film critiques and directors.  Interpreting for computer programmers in the area of product control during the business transition period.  Translating pamphlets, business plans, emails, organizing travel schedules, accommodation and accounts for foreign employees.  Arranging tickets, accommodation and helping with travel plans for clients coming to Japan for meetings and tours. </p><p>Real Patisserie, Brighton (p/t temp work) Jul – Sep ‘10  Served customers  Answered phone and took internet orders. </p><p>Kaichi Seminar, Tokyo (p/t while at college) Apr ’00 – Mar ‘02 Tutor – Taught English to secondary school students to prepare for A levels.</p><p>Education and Qualifications</p><p>Foundation Diploma in Art and Design: 2012 City College Brighton & Hove</p><p>NCFE Level 1 in Interpersonal Skills: 2011 City College Brighton & Hove</p><p>Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Art Psychotherapy: 2011 The Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education, London </p><p>World Japanese Language Centre, Australia Certificate in Teaching Japanese, distance learning: 2011</p><p>University of Sussex M.A in Creative and Critical Writing : 2003.</p><p>Ochanomizu University, Tokyo B.A & M.A in English Literature and Culture: 2001.</p><p>Further Information: Hobbies: Piano up to grade 8, classical ballet up to grade 7, life drawing, botanical art, design. </p><p>References on Request</p>