Singapore
Mobile: 65 81258048
Email: jlonghm@yahoo.com.sg

Career objective

Having studied in Japan for 4 years and an extensive experience working in Japanese companies, I now seek a freelance career as a professional translator/editor/transliterator, where I can utilize my Japanese and English language ability to promote understanding between different cultures and societies and enjoy the flexibility of working from home. 

Personal profile

Having a curious mind about different languages and cultures and a broad interest in a wide range of topics such as history, environment and technology, I have been an avid reader of various literature and have gained the confidence to handle the vocabulary of many fields. An overseas cultural exchange and postgraduate degree program in Japan also allowed me to deeply understand the Japanese language and culture. I also have translation experience in the academic and business fields for more than 10 years.

Career history

Mar 2008 - Jan 2010	Supply Chain Management Assistant Manager, 
Murata Electronics Singapore 
- Create new section (supply chain management-SCM) to replace sales admin section
- Design and visualize new roles to add value to the company
- In-charge of streamlining inventory and the whole supply chain process 
- Coordinate with the Japanese head office on worldwide supply chain initiatives 
- Co-manage the cultural change efforts in the company related to SCM 
- Liaise with IT department to establish business intelligence platform for SCM
- Work with overseas factories to improve communication between production and sales points	

May 2004 - Feb 2008	Sales Planning Executive, Murata Electronics Singapore 
- Manage the sales planning section with the sales planning manager 
- Manage the semi-annual sales budget 
- Analyze market and product trends 
- Oversee sales forecasting systems 
- Chair the monthly sales meeting
- Liaise with the Japanese head office on budgeting process and market trends 
- Conduct feasibility studies for the set up of new overseas sales/ rep office 
- Provide Japanese translation support to the Singapore office	

Dec 2000 - Mar 2001	Advertising Sales Executive, Asahi Shimbun International 
- Search for Japanese or local corporate clients to advertise in the local Japanese newspaper 
- Prepare and conduct sales presentations 
- Liaise with advertising agencies to design the advertisement for the clients 
- Translate English advertisements into Japanese 
- Ensure timely delivery of advertisements to news printing agency
- Prepare invoices	

Oct 1999 - Dec 1999	
Translation Executive, Tenjin Petrochemicals	

Jun 1998 - Sep 1998	
Inbound Travel Executive, Japan Travel Bureau	

Education and qualifications

2001 to 2004	Kyoto University (Japan), Master of Human and Environmental Science

Qualifications: Master of Human and Environmental Science (Public Policy).

2000 to 2000	National University of Singapore, Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences, Honours Degree

Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Honours Degree) (Japanese Studies) 2nd Class Upper Division.

1998 to 1999	Kyoto University (Japan), Cultural Exchange Program

Qualifications: Certificate of Japanese Language and Cultural Studies

1995 to 1998	National University of Singapore, Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences

Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences with Pass in Distinction

Other information

I provide translation from Japanese to English at a speed of approximately 1200 words per hour. I charge USD0.05-0.08 per word, depending on the level of specialization and depth of the material. The minimum rate I charge per hour is USD50. I also accept editing, proof-reading and transliteration assignments. I accept payment in Singapore dollars by Paypal only.

Interests

Swimming, reading and creating interesting educational materials for children

Referees

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