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Ima Kuroda

@imakuroda

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Bilingual Japanese–English translator and culturally responsive mental health trainee.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles that combine cross-cultural communication and mental‑health support, offering client-focused work, opportunities to apply translation/interpretation skills, and collaborative, empathetic teams that support professional growth in clinical practice.

I am a compassionate, culturally responsive professional transitioning into the mental health field while bringing extensive experience in Japanese–English translation, legal document review, content analysis, and project management. I consistently deliver high-quality, accurate work under pressure and adapt language and messaging across media, legal, advertising, and therapeutic contexts.

My background includes MA studies in Clinical Psychology, long-term document review and translation for litigation, multimedia production and photography, and ongoing interpreting and localization for tech and therapeutic applications. I prioritize cross-cultural communication, meticulous attention to detail, and empathic client engagement in every role.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Volunteer Support Listener

Current

Ibasho

Feb 2025 - Present (11 months)

Provided chat-based active listening and culturally sensitive support to Japanese clients, and coordinated referrals to specialized agencies for urgent cases including domestic violence.

Active Listening Crisis Referral Cross Cultural Communication client support Confidentiality Japanese

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Copywriter

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Independent Consultant

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years)

Wrote copy for digital ads including Google Ads and Amazon Music campaigns, producing concise messaging optimized for performance.

Copywriting Digital Advertising Google Ads Content Strategy A B Testing

Current

Translator/Proofreader

Current

Independent Consultant

Apr 2007 - Present (18 years 9 months)

Provided ongoing translation and proofreading for legal, technical, medical, academic, and entertainment projects, including subtitling and localization for various industries and applications.

Translation Proofreading Localization Legal Translation Medical Translation Technical Translation Japanese

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Interpreter

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Independent Consultant

Apr 2007 - Present (18 years 9 months)

Interpreted for business meetings, film/commercial sets, and therapy sessions including work for companies like Apple and SoftBank, supporting cross-language communication and on-set coordination.

On Set Interpreting Cross Cultural Communication

Analyst/Reviewer

Highspring

Sep 2023 - Dec 2025 (2 years 3 months)

Reviewed advertiser-viewable web content for ad network compliance, performed data import/export and logical content extraction, and consistently delivered high-quality, accurate extraction results.

Content Review Data Extraction Quality Assurance Slack Asana Attention To Detail

Document Reviewer/Translator

Winston & Strawn LLP

Jul 2015 - Jun 2022 (6 years 11 months)

Performed Japanese-to-English document review and translation for litigation, analyzed documents for depositions and trial preparation to support case strategy.

Document Review Japanese To English Litigation Support Legal Analysis Depositions Attention To Detail Confidentiality

General Project Manager

Seven Levels Entertainment

Sep 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 3 months)

Managed a Japanese transcription division, recruited and trained ~100 staff, monitored project progress daily, and handled invoicing to ensure on-time delivery.

Project Management Recruitment Training Team Leadership Invoicing Cross Cultural Communication

Document Reviewer/Translator

Strategic Legal Solutions

May 2011 - Jun 2014 (3 years 1 month)

Conducted Japanese-to-English document review and translation for litigation cases and analyzed materials for deposition and trial use.

Document Review Litigation Support Document Analysis Legal Translation Confidentiality

Freelance Photographer/Translator

Hollywood News Wire

Apr 2005 - Dec 2012 (7 years 8 months)

Photographed major events and premieres, performed electronic photo editing and website administration, and wrote and translated articles for Japanese online news.

Photography Photo Editing Writing Translation Adobe Photoshop Canon

Translator/Production Assistant

Universal Pictures

Sep 2010 - Jan 2011 (4 months)

Translated scripts and Japanese materials for film production, conducted research and communications with Japan-based contacts, and prepared logistical paperwork for talent support.

Translation Research Cross Cultural Communication Coordination Japanese

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Meridian University

Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology

2024 -

Pursuing MA in Clinical Psychology at Meridian University beginning September 2024, focusing on clinical training and culturally responsive mental health practice.