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Lisa Shimazaki

@lisashimazaki

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Multilingual professional specializing in translation and administration.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role that values multilingual skills and offers growth opportunities.

I am a multilingual professional with extensive experience in translation, administration, and cross-cultural communication. My background spans various roles, including supporting C-level executives and managing bilingual operations. I have a proven track record in translating technical and business content, particularly between English and Japanese.

Throughout my career, I have worked with notable companies across Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore, where I honed my skills in document translation, interpretation, and business support functions. My experience includes managing payroll, accounting, and sales reporting, as well as revamping websites and liaising with stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.

I am passionate about bridging communication gaps and enhancing operational efficiency. My ability to adapt and thrive in diverse environments has equipped me with a unique perspective on business operations, making me a valuable asset to any organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Japanese-English Bilingual Virtual Assistant

Phiten Singapore (Omnititan Ventrue Private Limited)

Mar 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Supported the Director with payroll, accounting, and sales reporting. Translated marketing and operational documents between Japanese and English. Assisted with customer support, inventory management, and revamped the company website across multiple platforms.

Translation Payroll Management Accounting Customer Support Inventory Management Sales Reporting Administrative Support

Japanese-English Bilingual Virtual Assistant

GoDoggy LLC

Jul 2022 - Feb 2023 (7 months)

Negotiated shipping with freight forwarders and assisted in product ordering and customer service. Translated social media posts and internal documents between Japanese and English.

Translation Customer Service Social Media Management Administrative Support

Office Manager (President’s Office)

Fuji Seats Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Sep 2021 - Jun 2022 (9 months)

Managed translation of company documents and provided simultaneous translation during top management meetings. Prepared financial statements and implemented policies for Japanese expatriates.

Translation Financial Reporting Policy Implementation General Affairs

Category Manager

Mynews Retail Sdn Bhd

Mar 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years 7 months)

Managed fresh food product lines, conducted market research, and created purchasing forecasts for 300 stores. Developed an internal ordering system and utilized Tableau for data analysis.

Category Management Market Research Data Analysis Tableau Supply Chain Management

Management Analyst

Mynews Retail Sdn Bhd

Sep 2018 - Mar 2019 (6 months)

Worked on business transformation projects, assisted in implementing new merchandising processes, and collaborated with logistics companies to enhance operations.

Business Analysis Project Management Process Improvement Logistics Coordination Data Reporting

Sales Trainee

BMW Motorrad Japan

Sep 2017 - Mar 2018 (6 months)

Assisted in creating dealer reports and provided customer support through calls and emails.

Sales Reporting Customer Support Data Entry Communication Skills

Marketing Trainee

Toyota Motors Philippines

Feb 2017 - Mar 2017 (1 month)

Participated in training dealership staff and managers in customer relations and sales training.

Marketing Training Communication Skills

English Teacher

Yaruki Swich Group Co., Ltd.

Mar 2015 - Feb 2016 (11 months)

Taught English to junior high and high school students, prepared lesson plans, and guided students through exam preparations.

Teaching Lesson planning

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences

2014 - 2018

Studied liberal arts and sciences, focusing on general studies and humanities, which provided a broad educational background and cultural understanding.