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Aya
KATO

Japanese Translator
Localisation Specialist

About Me

Aya Kato is a Japanese Translator/ localization specialist. I holds a Master's degree in translation and interpreting from RMIT University in Melbourne.

 

I help your company brand voices shine in Japanese across a vast array of content types and formats throughout the customer journey. I have a background in translating children's literature, business and marketing content, legal, UI and transcreation.


With ample experiences in translation/ localization, and the deep understanding of Japanese language, market, and culture, I am passionate about delivering 
customers/audience fascinating experiences without language/ cultural barriers. 

 

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Translation Experience

*Contents*

Websites, Blogs, Brochures & Leaflets,

Social Media, Marketing & Sales Documents, Presentations, Fashion Specification Sheets,

Legal Documents, etc...

 

*Industries*

Apparel, SaaS, Manufacturing, Advertising, Graphic & Visual Design, International Trading, Recruitment, etc...

*Core Competencies*

  • Confident interpersonal and intercultural communication skills in both Japanese and English

  • Effective written presentation skills in both Japanese and English

  • Excellent flexibility and adaptability developed through managing global projects and staff

  • Proven abilities in executing projects within constraints and strict deadlines

  • Great efficiency to process high volume documents in fast paced environment

  • Extensive knowledge and experience of translation, localisation, content review and copywriting including in templates and marketing materials

  • Excellent organisational and time management skills

  • Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point), and proficiency in using Canva

  • Experience with termbases, translation memories and CAT tools such as TRADOS, WordFast, MemoQ, and memsource

  • General knowledge of HTML, CSS and Markdown

  • High curiosity to learn new skills, research unfamiliar subjects

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