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Ellen Mitchell

Ellen Mitchell

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Japanese Business Translator / Assistant Manager at Square Enix

  • Education

    • SOAS University of London

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelor’s Degree Japanese 1st

      Graduated with 1st class Honours in BA Japanese at SOAS, University of London. One Year of study abroad at Doshisha University (Kyoto, Japan).

    • Doshisha University

      2012 - 2013
      Year Abroad Study Programme Japanese Language

      Activities and Societies: Language Exchange Circles, Tea Circle A year of study focused on Japanese Language for international students, in which I was placed in the higher classes. Also joined an undergraduate level course on Meiji Era media studies.

  • Experience

    • Southern Beach Hotel

      Jul 2011 - Sept 2011
      Waitress

      Worked as a waitress in a Japanese hotel as a member of a primarily Japanese speaking staff. Experience in team work and customer service. Also provided interpreting on several occasions when English speaking guests visited.

    • Hamamatsu City

      Aug 2014 - Aug 2017
      Coordinator For International Relations

      Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) on the JET Programme, working concurrently in the International Affairs Division of Hamamatsu City Hall and the Hamamatsu Intercultural Center.Responsibilities involve a wide range of responsibilities and skills, including:- translation and interpretation- event planning and oversight- English classes for citizens and city employees- writing a bilingual newsletter- managing social media

    • National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies

      Sept 2017 - Aug 2018
      Planning Office

      - Administration role assisting with the smooth operation of university internal workings, including the planning/organisation/execution of regular internal and external meetings- Translation of internal documents, communication with and interpretation for non-Japanese speaking professors- Production of promotional materials and management of social media pagesResponding to evaluations and assessments of the university- Assistance with large university-wide events, such as graduation ceremony Show less

    • Japan National Tourism Organization

      Nov 2018 - Jun 2020
      Convention Manager

    • Square Enix

      Jun 2020 - now
      Senior Japanese Business Translator / Assistant Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • 平成28年度JETプログラム翻訳・通訳講座修了者向け（英語）- 2016 JET Programme Translation and Interpretation Advanced Course (English)

      CLAIR
      Dec 2016

    • 平成26年度JETプログラム翻訳・通訳講座（英語）- 2014 JET Programme Translation and Interpretation Course (English)

      CLAIR
      Dec 2014

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ellen Mitchell
      3rd Prize, Ninth Japanese Speech Contest for University Students, 2014 The British Association for Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language (BATJ), The Japan Foundation Mar 2014 A nationwide speech competition for students of Japanese in the UK. I achieved 3rd place and high commendations from judges.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • English Teacher

      Issued by English Summer School In Poland on Jul 2010
      English Summer School In PolandAssociated with Ellen Mitchell

    • General Event Management Assistance

      Issued by Study Abroad in Europe Fair on May 2013
      Study Abroad in Europe FairAssociated with Ellen Mitchell

    • General Event Management Assistance

      Issued by Okinawa Day on Jun 2011
      Okinawa DayAssociated with Ellen Mitchell

    • Fundraising Assistance

      Issued by Japanese School Fair on Aug 2012
      Japanese School FairAssociated with Ellen Mitchell

    • Translator

      Issued by JAPANESE RED CROSS SOCIETY on Sept 2017
      JAPANESE RED CROSS SOCIETYAssociated with Ellen Mitchell

    • English Teacher

      Issued by Classes and Clubs During Year Abroad on Sept 2012
      Classes and Clubs During Year AbroadAssociated with Ellen Mitchell