Peter Bohan

Experience

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  JET Program

  Jul 2008 - Jul 2013

  Assistant English Language Teacher in Japan

  Prepared and taught 1-hour English classes of 40 students 5 days a week, with an average of 4 classes per day. Managed the school’s supplementary English language program, providing unique daily 15-minute instruction for 360 students. Created special projects to deepen students’ cross-cultural understanding.Awarded a Certificate of Recognition from the Governor of Tokushima Prefecture for 5 Years of Outstanding Service and Dedication.Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the Johnouchi Junior and Senior High School Parent-Teacher Association. Show less

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  JRCS MFG. CO., LTD.

  Dec 2013 - Oct 2016

  Translator and Interpreter at Japanese Manufacturer

  Acted as the go-to translator for English materials and training at this manufacturer of control equipment for Panamax-class vessels. Supported the customer service team by translating daily e-mail inquiries into Japanese and responses into English. Supported the sales team by translating correspondence and product brochures for foreign clients. Interpreted both in person and over the phone. Acted as lead translator on multiple major projects including a revamp of the corporate website.Gave multiple factory tours per month to foreign customers and provided accompanying interpretation for all interactions between the company and clients.Provided all on-site interpretation on a technical team's visit to a business partner in Denmark. Show less

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  Silicon Studio Corporation

  Oct 2016 - Apr 2018

  Translator and Creative Writer at Mobile Game Publisher

  Responsible for all aspects of the English localization of multiple mobile games. Translated and wrote narrative and dialogue between varied and complex characters featuring an overarching story spanning multiple chapters. Supported games after release by translating weekly in-game announcements and patch notes.Acted as a liaison between the company and a U.S. partner developing mobile games for the North American market. Translated daily correspondence and interpreted during meetings held at company headquarters in Japan. Show less

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  Nintendo

  Nov 2018 - now

  Leads teams in the localization of Nintendo software products for release in the North American market. Manages cross-discipline schedules to ensure on-time delivery of accurate, consistent, context-appropriate, and well-written text. Aligns workflows with internal and external teams such that all moving parts of the project are working in sync. Translates in-game text, voice scripts, development documents, and promotional materials to ensure success in the development, localization, and promotion of the company’s games. Digs deep into the lore of the source to craft text that is welcoming to new fans yet retains callbacks to existing characters and events.

  • Associate Localization Producer

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Localization Product Specialist

    Nov 2018 - Jun 2023