Chigusa Gair
CHIGUSA GAIR
1137 10 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 3E3 Canada
Phone/Fax: (403) 276-2543
e-mail: gairchigusa@yahoo.co.jp
Qualifications:
• Fluent in English and Japanese
• Experience in translation and interpretation of business correspondence and documents
• Extensive experience in Microsoft Office and other Windows programs
• Typing speed of 60 w.p.m. Alphabetical input 10,000 kph average
• High attention to details and punctual delivery
Work Experience:
Freelance Translator/Interpreter (Japanese/English) 1999 - Present
Translation:
General business correspondence (machinery, building material industry, import/export, operational audit, medical research)
History / geography thesis on Narjan, Saudi Arabia
Tourism market research for a Whistler-based company
Personal websites (medical-related)
Shipping documents
Editing/proofreading
Building material brochures
Website localization
Exercise program marketing questionnaire surveys
Human Resource documents
Global marketing materials
Sales training program documents for data management services
Semiconductor industry newsletter articles
Real estate industry magazine articles
Auto industry magazine articles
Surgical equipment brochures/technical reports
Tire manufacturer website
Art exhibition announcement
Investment consulting brochure
Interpretation: Medical conference (nursing and home care), business meetings(building industry, Ginseng export, land investment, oil/gas industry, agriculture, education, senior care, environment, etc.), operation audit interviews, medical interpreter at clinic/emergency room, medical research interviews, dialysis sessions
Phoenix Industries/Sekai Resources Corporation, Vancouver
• Export Coordinator September ’97 – October ‘98
• Office Administrative September ’96-August ‘97
Duties included: Processing export shipments and documentation. Customer service and negotiation as translator and interpreter. Market feasibility studies for various products. Attending domestic/international trade shows in Ontario and Japan). Bookkeeping (A/P & A/R).
Hollyburn Lumber Company, North Vancouver
• Export Sales March ’96-August ‘96
Duties included: Processing export shipment and documentation. Translating business correspondence. Interpreter for customer service and contract negotiation.
CanAm Industries, Vancouver
• Job Placement October and November ‘95
Performed marketing research on the Japanese market for a tourism project.
Sun Machinery & Trading Inc, Osaka, Japan
• Shipping Division Chief Jan ’94-Dec ‘94
Duties included: Control of shipment scheduling, personnel recruitment and training, overseas inspection trips, foreign/domestic customer service, product marketing.
• Assistant Chief Jul ’92 – Dec ‘93
• Shipping Clerk Feb ’91 – Jul ‘92
Education:
• Professional Program Fraser-Pacific College Inc, Richmond
• Business English Writing Seminar Sanno Institute of Management, Tokyo
• Import-Export Seminar Sanno Institute of Management, Tokyo
• B.A. Otemon Gakuin University, Osaka
English and American Literature and Language
Volunteer Experience:
• Research and translation support, and website design/maintenance for Leuko-dystrophies Family Network and Krabbe Disease Family Network
• Member of Palliative Parent Support Group at Alberta’s Children’s Hospital
• Medical interpretation for Japanese-Canadian Association
Interests:
Hiking, camping, travelling, literature, yoga
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