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I have moved to the United States from Japan and 
graduated from  Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy in Pasadena.
In 1990, I have graduated from the University of Southern California with BA .  
I first majored in Biological Sciences untill I was a junior and 
changed my major to communications.
Besides being a professional interpreter, I am a published author in Japan.
 I have more than 300 articles and 13 books being published so far.
I also have extensive on-air experience on radio and television 
as an emcee in both English and Japanese


INTERPRETER EXPERIENCE:

Technical Interpreter, 1993 to present. 
Freelance interpreter with a specialty in biology, science, and medicine.

>Lecture at Loma Linda University Hospital about their procedure on a premature babies' heart transplants.

>Presentation at Daniel Freeman Hospital Emergency Room on their operation and paramedic training.

>Lectures and labs at Cleveland Chiropractic College on human anatomy and basic pathology.

>Lectures and facility tour of the nursing department at UCLA, Cal State Univ.Long Beach, and Mt. St. Mary's college.

>Los Angeles Doctors Medical Group for para/quadriplegic patients' diagnosis and evaluation for rehabilitation programs.

>California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, L.A. County Emergency Operations Center, the Gas Company Emergency Operation Service,
 American Red Cross, etc. for crisis/emergency management and operations.

>Cedar Sinai Medical Center, Veterans Hospital, UCLA etc. for their drug information services and pharmacy operation.

>Lecture on cancer prevention & nutrition, and gerontology at UCLA Medical Center.

>Lecture on dental hygiene at USC Dental School, Cerritos College, 
and Veterans medical Center.

>Presentation and facility tour at St. Vincent Medical Center, Rancho Amigos Medical Center, 
Beverly Manor Convalescent Hospital for physical therapists and occupational therapists.

>Lecture on dietetics at Cal. State University at Los Angeles.

>Presentation and facility tour at UCLA Hematology Lab.

>Hyperion Water Treatment Plant about their system of water reclamation.

>Presentation and facility tour at USC University Hospital on their brain tumor operation by the laser equipment.

>Presentation at HIV patients terminal care facility.

>Lecture on research studies on aging, warfare, managed care and dementia in American elderly population at Cal. State University at Northridge.

>Presentation and facility tour at various Hospice, geriatric facilities, and nursing housings.

>Workshop and lectures at various make-up artist/beauty schools.

>Sony studios, Warner Brothers studios, NBC, Rhythm & Hughes facility tours on their technical aspect.

>Presentation on school curriculum at Pasadena City College

>Bilingual MC for Star Treck Fan Event at Century Plaza Hotel

>Bilingual MC for various receptions and events



......and much more. If you have any questions, feel free to mail me.