I am a bilingual interpreter and translator with over 20 years of experience working across English, French and Japanese in business and personal contexts. I enjoy connecting people and ideas through clear, precise language, whether in meetings, exhibitions, or written translations. I thrive in multicultural settings and am comfortable handling a wide range of topics and formats. Based in Paris, I have collaborated with cultural institutions like the Louvre and design firms such as Domus, and I am skilled at coordinating projects, guiding events, and supporting multi-lingual teams. I bring a calm, collaborative approach to interpretation and translation, with attention to detail and strong organizational skills. I worked as photographer for several years as well. Please refer to my instagram; _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

AKATSUKA Asako

I am a bilingual interpreter and translator with over 20 years of experience working across English, French and Japanese in business and personal contexts. I enjoy connecting people and ideas through clear, precise language, whether in meetings, exhibitions, or written translations. I thrive in multicultural settings and am comfortable handling a wide range of topics and formats. Based in Paris, I have collaborated with cultural institutions like the Louvre and design firms such as Domus, and I am skilled at coordinating projects, guiding events, and supporting multi-lingual teams. I bring a calm, collaborative approach to interpretation and translation, with attention to detail and strong organizational skills. I worked as photographer for several years as well. Please refer to my instagram; _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I am a bilingual interpreter and translator with over 20 years of experience working across English, French and Japanese in business and personal contexts. I enjoy connecting people and ideas through clear, precise language, whether in meetings, exhibitions, or written translations. I thrive in multicultural settings and am comfortable handling a wide range of topics and formats.

Based in Paris, I have collaborated with cultural institutions like the Louvre and design firms such as Domus, and I am skilled at coordinating projects, guiding events, and supporting multi-lingual teams. I bring a calm, collaborative approach to interpretation and translation, with attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

I worked as photographer for several years as well. Please refer to my instagram; Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Beginner

Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Italian
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Chinese
Beginner
Japanese
Fluent

Work Experience

Interpreter/Translator at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2002 - Present
Interpreting French, English and Japanese; translating English→Japanese and French→Japanese; broad range of business and personal topics.
Interpreter (Trade Fairs) at Freelance / Trade Fair Assignments
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2015
Provided interpretation in English, French and Japanese for trade fairs; supported business-to-business interactions.
Customer Service / Translation at Courier Company, Paris, France
March 31, 2000 - December 2, 2000
Customer service; translation and general office tasks; languages English, French and Japanese.
Interpreter/Coordinator at Osaka City Site (Internet) / Louvre Guide
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000
Interpreting and coordinating for events; translation related to French literature; guided Louvre exhibition.
Translator/Coordinator/Office Assistant at Tokyo Translation Services; Domus (Architectural Design) / Design Space Interpreter
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999
English–Japanese contract and manual translation; coordination, sales, manuscript checking; interpreter for Tokyo events (Domus).
Assistant / Interpreter at Versailles kimono statements / Miss Contest Turkey
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1995
Assisted in English, French and Japanese; attendant interpreter for Miss Contest in Turkey.
CAD System Operations at Trans Cosmos, Inc.
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1991
Operations Division CAD system; languages include English and French; Italian, Spanish (beginner), Chinese (beginner).

Education

Bilingual Secretary at Junior College of Soka
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
Alliance Française program at Alliance Française, Paris
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992
Cours de civilisation française at University Paris 4 Sorbonne
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993
Cours de civilisation française at University of Paris 3 Sorbonne Nouvelle
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994
Translation course: Literature et Culture Etrangères (English) at University of Paris III
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Transportation & Logistics, Wholesale & Distribution

Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Beginner

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