Video game localization professional with experience in writing, editing, rewriting, and proofreading video game scripts, manuals, and box copy. Experience translating and interpreting between Japanese and English, and directing in voiceover sessions.
Work History
Freelance Writer/Translator
Freelance
March 2010 - Present
Freelance Japanese to English strategy guide translation and English Strategy Guide writing. Current contracts with Prima Games.
Senior VO and Narrative Producer
Bit Reactor
March 2023 - March 2024
Hunt Valley, MD
VO & Narrative producer for Star Wars project
Voiceover Producer
Bethesda Game Studios
July 2019 - January 2023
Rockville, MD
Quest Design and Voiceover Producer on Fallout 76 and Starfield
Voiceover Producer
ArenaNet
January 2014 - June 2019
Bellevue, WA
Managing text and VO deadlines, casting, and scripts for Guild Wars 2. Attending recording sessions, providing context for actors and directors. Managing all in-studio changes and rewrites, and working with multiple teams to ensure all VO is in place and correct.
Editor
ArenaNet
October 2012 - January 2014
Editing in-game text and release notes for Guild Wars 2.
Content Evaluation Specialist, Kindle Direct Publishing
Amazon
May 2011 - October 2012
Localization Specialist
The Pokemon Company International
May 2008 - March 2010
Videogame Localization Specialist
Freelance Translator
Freelance
March 2006 - May 2008
Translated projects from Japanese to English. Traveled to recording site to oversee voiceover sessions. Translated and interpreted between Japanese and English language. Edited bilingual 120 page Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children movie tie-in book.
Translation Project Coordinator
INTAC
January 2005 - March 2006
Directed and coordinated activities of projects through delegated members of project teams. Managed multiple simultaneous translation projects in a deadline-oriented environment. Served as Editor for all projects managed. Created and maintained a database of terms for every project. Represented Intac at industry events. Attended seminars to improve necessary job skills. Tracked industry trends.