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Luc POMARÈDE

Issy-les-Moulineaux.

En résumé

I am a freelance translator in French-Japanese-English, currently living in Washington DC.
With 5+ years of international work experience in the USA (Nintendo, Microsoft), in Japan (Matsue City Hall) and at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs (North-East Asia Office), I have diverse experience in international relations, translation and interpretation, tourism promotion and foreign language.

I am member of the American Translation Association (ATA) and Japanese Association of Translators (JAT).

*** Skill Overview***
Native French speaker fluent in English and Japanese
Advanced use of MS Office and Adobe CS for editing
Tech savvy with excellent knowledge of social media
Familiar with web development, WordPress and SEO

***Education***
Certificate in International Marketing and SEO – University of California San Diego Extension, CA 2016
Master’s Degree in International Relations – Political Science Institute of Bordeaux, France 2010
Master’s Degree in Japanese – University of Bordeaux III, France 2007

***Japanese Proficiency***
Lived and worked in Japan for 4 years ; Highest level of Japanese proficiency (JLPT N1) ; JET Programme Translation/Interpretation Course
***English***
Fluent written and conversational English ; TOEIC Score of 980/990
Bilingual web administrator, editor, and translator

Mes compétences :
Traduction
Promotion internationale
Web design
Édition numérique
HTML
Relations Publiques
Editing
Relations internationales
Conseil en communication
Marketing

Entreprises

  • Microsoft - Local Content Manager

    Issy-les-Moulineaux. 2015 - 2016 • Managed merchandising strategy, planning and execution of digital products to optimize sales and apps acquisition in the Windows Store for high-profile French and English-speaking markets
    • Monitored traffic and product performance through in-house analytic tools and cross-platform app review
    • Certified promotional campaigns by editing French and English copy and reviewing product description pages
    • Pro-actively led improvements for product relevance and user experience across the Windows platforms
    • Initiated improved workflow and methods within the team while being the primary member for onboarding

  • Nintendo - Translator

    Cergy 2015 - 2015 • Translated confidential e-mail and other written documentation from Japanese to English and vice-versa

  • FREELANCER - CONSULTANT - French-Japanese-English Freelance translator

    2014 - maintenant • Performing website localization, e-mail translation, and brochures editing with DTP software and CAT tools
    • Developing and maintaining relationships with existing clients while prospecting for new business
    • Volunteering to help non-profit organizations with translation projects for international development

  • I Talk You Talk Press - Translator

    2013 - 2013 Translated from English into French the website of I Talk You Talk Press, a Japan-based publisher of language textbooks, resulting in successful sales in the company’s French market.

  • Matsue City Hall - Coordinator for International Relations

    2011 - 2014 • Developed and managed public relations, international exchanges, and media outreach to bloggers and agencies
    • Initiated a comprehensive marketing strategy by creating a multilingual website, blog and social media community
    • Used graphic design and writing skills to create print and digital PR material (brochures, quarterly newsletters)
    • Coordinated monthly cultural events in Japan and yearly marketing events in France (Japan Expo)
    • Managed a budget, supervised staff, liaised with vendors and assisted with logistic support and interpretation

  • Ministère des affaires étrangères - Trainee at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Paris 2010 - 2010 • Provided support in media monitoring, data collection and analysis activities for the Northeast Asia office
    • Received praiseful feedback for reports on international issues from the French diplomatic network
    • Coordinated a multilingual and official booklet on France’s international relations across multiple stakeholders
    • Compiled a comprehensive document about Northeast Asia to prepare the annual ambassadors conference

Formations

  • UCSD University Of California, San Diego (La Jolla, Ca)

    La Jolla, Ca 2016 - 2016 Certificate

  • Institut D'Etudes Politiques Sciences Po

    Bordeaux 2007 - 2010 Master

  • Université Bordeaux 3 Montaigne (Pessac)

    Pessac 2002 - 2006 Master

    Master Degree in Japanese Language and Civilization, which included a one-year study abroad internship at Niigata University, Japan (Scholarship from the Japanese Education Ministry - Monbukagakusho)

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