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Marianna Berno

@mariannaberno

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Multilingual hospitality and Japanese language professional with photography focus.

Italy

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles combining Japanese language work and hospitality or cultural exchange, where I can teach, translate, interpret, and support international guests while growing in cross-cultural communications and photography opportunities.

I am a multilingual hospitality and Japanese-language professional with hands-on experience as a hotel receptionist, interpreter, translator, teacher, and tour companion. I hold JLPT N2, have taught Japanese from N5 to N2, provided simultaneous and consecutive interpreting for institutional meetings, and supported emergency-management dialogue between Italian and Japanese authorities.

I combine strong intercultural communication and attention-to-detail with a passion for portrait photography and cultural blogging; I maintain an online photography portfolio and run a Japanese-language blog about Italian life, and I reliably support guests and clients with translation, tutoring, and concierge services.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Japanese Teacher

Current

Clarence House Academy

Jan 2025 - Present (8 months)

Taught Japanese courses from N5 to N2, designing tailored lesson plans and improving student proficiency through structured curricula and formative assessment.

Curriculum Design Lesson planning Classroom Management Assessments Intercultural Communication Time Management

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Photography Assistant

Current

Freelance

Feb 2019 - Present (6 years 7 months)

Collaborated with clients and lead photographers to capture intended portrait concepts, assisting with shoots and post-production tasks to achieve desired results.

Photo Assistant Duties Lighting Setup Image Editing Studio Support Attention To Detail

Current

Japanese Translator

Current

Linegate

Translated audiovisual content from Italian into Japanese for broadcast, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance across materials.

Audiovisual Translation Japanese–Italian Translation Localization Cultural Adaptation Quality Assurance Remote Collaboration

Tour Companion

R&K Holidays

Jun 2025 - Jun 2025 (0 months)

Assisted Japanese-speaking guests with logistics, linguistic and cultural support during tours of Ischia's thermal baths, ensuring smooth and pleasant visitor experiences.

Guest Accompaniment Japanese–Italian Interpretation Cultural Mediation Logistics Coordination Customer Service Communication

Japanese Interpreter

Kagoshima Civil Protection Department

Dec 2024 - Dec 2024 (0 months)

Provided simultaneous and consecutive interpreting between Italian and Japanese during official meetings, facilitating emergency management and evacuation planning communications.

consecutive interpretation Technical Translation Cultural Liaison

Hotel Front Desk

Culture Hotel Centro Storico

May 2024 - Nov 2024 (6 months)

Managed front desk operations including check-ins, reservations and payments, coordinated with housekeeping and maintenance, and provided guest information to enhance customer satisfaction.

Payment Processing Coordination