CHIGUSA GAIR

1137 10 Street SE,Calgary, AlbertaT2G 3E3Canada

Phone/Fax: (403) 276-2543

e-mail:

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 CoordinatorSeptember ’97 – October ‘98
  • Office AdministrativeSeptember ’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 SalesMarch ’96-August ‘96

Duties included:Processing export shipment and documentation. Translating business correspondence. Interpreter for customer service and contract negotiation.

CanAm Industries, Vancouver

  • Job PlacementOctober and November ‘95

Performed marketing research on the Japanese market for a tourism project.

Sun Machinery & Trading Inc, Osaka, Japan

  • Shipping Division ChiefJan ’94-Dec ‘94

Duties included:Control of shipment scheduling, personnel recruitment and training, overseas inspection trips, foreign/domestic customer service, product marketing.

  • Assistant ChiefJul ’92 – Dec ‘93
  • Shipping ClerkFeb ’91 – Jul ‘92

Education:

  • Professional ProgramFraser-Pacific College Inc, Richmond
  • Business English Writing SeminarSanno Institute of Management, Tokyo
  • Import-Export SeminarSanno Institute of Management, Tokyo
  • B.A. OtemonGakuinUniversity, 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