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  • $20 hourly
    I am a translator and language teacher from the USA who has lived and worked in Spanish-speaking countries for over 4 years, and in Japan for 6 years. I have N2 level certification in Japanese, and a significant work history of English-Spanish translation. I am efficient and organized, and finish projects very quickly, and wide experience from legal documentation to creative writing, from written projects to translation of audio. As an English teacher, I have worked for 10 years, teaching from beginners to advanced speakers from Asia and Latin America, and hold a 120-hour TEFL degree from ITTT. For illustration, I am breaking into the field, so far creating illustrations for several projects, most recently CD covers, pamphlets, and concert advertisements for the Tokyo based musician SueMarr, whose music is featured in the Netflix series Midnight Diner. I also created the character sketches for the company Veintiuno when they were in the process of casting actors for their feature length 2023 film, Pirú. You may see these illustrations in my portfolio in my profile. My style and mediums are flexible, from black and white pen drawings, to gouache or watercolor landscapes, with subjects ranging from portraits to animals to food. Notable translation experience: - Transcription and translation for police and other legal entities in Florida and Atlanta (Spanish to English) as a part time job (20+ hours) for 1.5 years. - Around 200 articles translated and published for the blog exploringyourmind.com/ (lamenteesmaravillosa.com/) (Spanish to English) - Survey translations for mindswarms.com (Spanish to English) - Documentary "JON SA TRINXA - Documentary about legendary Ibiza DJ" trailer translation (English - Spanish) -Colorado Department of Labor and Employment notification letters (English to Spanish) -Veintiuno Films Pirú movie screenplay and subtitles (Spanish to English) -The Light and Leadership Initiative contracts - employment, homestay, volunteer, etc. (English to Spanish) - Translation of over 15 blog articles for beauty blog in Argentina (Spanish - English) Notable language teaching experience: - 120-hour TEFL degree from ITTT. - Currently teaching Spanish, Japanese, and English to adults from the Americas and Japan. - Taught English in a public high school in Tokyo to Japanese students, as well as running a university entrance exam study group with 90% passing rate. (5 years) - Taught English online in Shenzhen, China to Chinese speakers 5 years old to adults (Zoom - over 2 years) - Taught English online in Latin America to Spanish and Portuguese speakers from teenagers to retired adults (Zoom and Adobe Connect - over 2 years) - Taught English, art, and Spanish reading in Lima, Peru to Spanish speakers from 7 years old to adults (over 2 years)
    Featured Skill Spanish
    Japanese
    Japanese to English Translation
    ESL Teaching
    Language Interpretation
    Spanish to English Translation
    English to Spanish Translation
    Teaching English
    English Tutoring
    Translation
    General Transcription
    Castilian Spanish
    English
  • $20 hourly
    I am a native Japanese speaker. I have been providing translation and transcription related services since 2014. With great language and communication skills and Japanese hospitality spirit, I will provide the best service that certainly will satisfy your needs. My work fields: English/Spanish-Japanese translation /Transcription /Teaching Japanese / Proofreading / Voice Recording / AI Training My expertise: Social Media, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Websites, IT, AI, Sales and Marketing, Education, Anime, Games
    Featured Skill Spanish
    Teaching Japanese
    English to Japanese Translation
    Japanese to English Translation
    Musical Transcription
    General Transcription
    Audio Transcription
    Video Transcription
    Castilian Spanish
    Japanese
    Translation
  • $15 hourly
    I'm a Japanese translator! Japanese,English and Spanish. I usually work at a clothing store and a restaurant using English. I'm looking forward to working with you.
    Featured Skill Spanish
    English
    Castilian Spanish
    Peruvian Spanish Dialect
    Japanese
  • $18 hourly
    I am a native Japanese speaker who is fluent in English and Spanish and have been working independently for over the past 10 years. I consider myself "an expert of international communications" based on my previous experiences; running an int'l hostel, a sake restaurant, and events for visitors to Japan. Also, I have been working as a freelance translator/interpreter for a variety of fields including IT, education, and entertainment. The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted my life a lot, and now I am willing to work on online-based projects. *Press release localization for an American based internet security platform for enterprises. *Website localization *Recently published a "sake" learning course in English on "Udemy." *Interpreter for Sake brewery tours *In charge of YouTube translation, subtitle (Jap-Eng) for a sake brewery, Kobe Shushinkan. *Member of a government-run int'l cultural exchange program "Walk in US., Talk on Japan" (2017, and 2018) *Selected as a Osaka representative int'l person and appeared in a campaign video for 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo *TOEIC Score 965/990 *2nd place in a Spanish speech contest, the biggest event in this field for Spanish learners in Japan (organized by SOCIEDAD HISPANICA DEL JAPON 1995) *Graduated from San Diego Mesa College majoring in Spanish *Lived in Spain taking Spanish courses for 3 months and stayed in Mexico for 4 months *Certified sake sommelier *Certified English pronunciation coach
    Featured Skill Spanish
    Project Management
    Communication Skills
    Japanese to Spanish Translation
    WordPress Development
    English to Japanese Translation
    Japanese to English Translation
    YouTube
    Spanish to Japanese Translation
    English
    Castilian Spanish
  • $13 hourly
    I’m a translator experienced in commercial and business translations. Attentive to detail and always ready to listen to clients requests. If you are looking for translations or revisions for Italian, I can help. - Knows translation tool CAT, WordPress and SEO - Pay attention to deadlines, number of characters required and stylistic details - Regular communication is important to me, so let’s keep in touch.
    Featured Skill Spanish
    PRECISION
    SEO Content
    Translation
    Information Technology
    Japanese
    English
    Castilian Spanish
    Italian
  • $20 hourly
    Hallo! ¡Hola! こんにちは! Hallo! Welcome, and thank you for visiting my profile! I’m a professional translator and voice recording expert with a deep passion for language, sound, and authentic communication. I specialize in German, Spanish, Japanese, and Dutch, offering services that bridge not just languages—but cultures. What I Bring to the Table: ✅ Fluent, accurate translations that preserve tone, intent, and cultural context ✅ Voice-over and narration with clear, high-quality audio in native accents ✅ AI voice data services – including transcription, annotation, and audio segmentation ✅ Deep knowledge of localization standards and voice applications in tech, e-learning, marketing, and media Whether you're creating a multilingual app, localizing video content, training an AI model, or launching an international product, I deliver results that sound and feel natural to your audience. Why Clients Choose Me: Fast and reliable delivery Friendly and professional communication Attention to detail in both language and sound Experience working with global teams and tech platforms Let’s bring your project to life—with the right words and the right voice. Feel free to send a message if you’d like to collaborate or have questions. I look forward to working with you! Best regards, Haruto Kenji
    Featured Skill Spanish
    Voice-Over Recording
    Interactive Voice Response
    Voice Recording
    Academic Proofreading
    Proofreading
    Castilian Spanish
    Dutch
    German
    English
    Portuguese
    Translation
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