Hi, I’m Vincent Mailhiot, a professional translator and trilingual language specialist fluent in French, English, and Japanese. I bring over 13 years of translation experience and more than 25 years in international environments. My work spans technical documentation, marketing content, IT materials, product descriptions, editorial articles, and creative texts, blending linguistic precision with strong contextual adaptation. Having lived nearly 20 years in Japan, I’ve developed deep cultural fluency that informs my translations and cross-cultural communication. I’m adept at producing clear, structured content under tight deadlines and I can also provide diction, vocal clarity, and native-level command of French and English for voice-over and recorded content projects. I’m attentive to nuance, tone, and intention to ensure every message is accurate and impactful. With a background in technical writing and startup environments, I tailor content to client needs—delivering practical solutions and engaging messages across diverse media. I excel at translating complex concepts for global audiences and collaborating with clients to ensure their success and satisfaction.

Vincent Mailhiot

Hi, I’m Vincent Mailhiot, a professional translator and trilingual language specialist fluent in French, English, and Japanese. I bring over 13 years of translation experience and more than 25 years in international environments. My work spans technical documentation, marketing content, IT materials, product descriptions, editorial articles, and creative texts, blending linguistic precision with strong contextual adaptation. Having lived nearly 20 years in Japan, I’ve developed deep cultural fluency that informs my translations and cross-cultural communication. I’m adept at producing clear, structured content under tight deadlines and I can also provide diction, vocal clarity, and native-level command of French and English for voice-over and recorded content projects. I’m attentive to nuance, tone, and intention to ensure every message is accurate and impactful. With a background in technical writing and startup environments, I tailor content to client needs—delivering practical solutions and engaging messages across diverse media. I excel at translating complex concepts for global audiences and collaborating with clients to ensure their success and satisfaction.

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Hi, I’m Vincent Mailhiot, a professional translator and trilingual language specialist fluent in French, English, and Japanese. I bring over 13 years of translation experience and more than 25 years in international environments. My work spans technical documentation, marketing content, IT materials, product descriptions, editorial articles, and creative texts, blending linguistic precision with strong contextual adaptation. Having lived nearly 20 years in Japan, I’ve developed deep cultural fluency that informs my translations and cross-cultural communication. I’m adept at producing clear, structured content under tight deadlines and I can also provide diction, vocal clarity, and native-level command of French and English for voice-over and recorded content projects. I’m attentive to nuance, tone, and intention to ensure every message is accurate and impactful.

With a background in technical writing and startup environments, I tailor content to client needs—delivering practical solutions and engaging messages across diverse media. I excel at translating complex concepts for global audiences and collaborating with clients to ensure their success and satisfaction.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Japanese
Advanced

Work Experience

Technical Writer at Deck
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Writing documentation and responding to questions related to the implementation and use of an application, both internally and externally. Creation of demonstration materials highlighting products and providing concrete solutions to customer challenges based on their specific needs. Regular communication with clients to ensure their success and satisfaction.
Teacher and Human Resources Manager at English Plus
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025
Teaching English as a second language to students aged 1 to 70, in groups and one-on-one settings. Responsibilities in addition to lesson planning and material creation include translation, research, employee evaluations, proofreading, and more.
Translator at Various companies
January 1, 2013 - Present
Wide range of translation assignments, including product descriptions, user manuals, magazine articles, radio and television advertisements, technical datasheets, IT processes, novels, and more.
Human Resources Manager at KBS Co. Ltd.
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018
Training new teachers on how to teach English as a second language to Japanese students from grades 1 to 9 (elementary and junior high schools), public sector. Responsibilities included recruitment, interviews, hiring, contract drafting and enforcement, conflict mediation, company promotion, and acting as liaison between the company and clients.

Education

Diploma in French-English translation at University of Toronto
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
2D/3D animation in new media, Organizational skills at Bart College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
DEC in Computer Science at Cégep Lionel-Groulx
January 11, 2003 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

Diploma in French-English translation
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Interpersonal communication
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
2D/3D animation in new media
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Fluency in French, English, and Japanese
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet