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Chika M.

Japanese Translator / Marketing Support Specialist

About Me: With over 6 years of experience, I specialise in channel marketing across the IT sector, having collaborated with industry giants such as Microsoft, Logitech, Fujitsu, Intel, and Dell EMC. My career has spanned Japan, Australia, Malaysia, and the UK, enhancing my ability to act as an effective cultural and language bridge in multi-lingual settings. Specialties on Upwork: Translations, Localisation & Proofreading: Marketing Materials, Websites, Whitepapers, Blogs/Articles, Keywords, Apps Specific Client Contributions: IBM Consultants Business Masterclass (Andrew Sobel): Collaborated with author Andrew Sobel to localise a business master class tailored specifically for IBM consultants, ensuring that content was both culturally and linguistically appropriate. Henkel Japan: Developed and optimized Amazon listings and A+ content by conducting comprehensive keyword research and applying targeted optimization strategies tailored for the Japanese market. Enhanced online visibility and customer engagement through meticulously crafted product descriptions and SEO practices. DeepL: Executed a text alignment project to enhance DeepL's machine translation system by analyzing and ensuring precise matching of units of meaning between source and translated texts. IFS: Supported the language lead in conducting linguistic quality assurance (LQA) and reviewed translations to enhance the accuracy and fluency of IFS's enterprise software localizations. Snowflake: Engaged in the post-editing of machine-translated content for Snowflake's cloud-based data storage solutions. Additional Services: Content Creation for Amazon Listings: Expert in keyword research and Amazon page optimisation, including A+ content. Highlight: Boosted Henkel Japan’s sales by 20% through strategic content creation. Email Outreach and Partner Recruitment: Skilled in research and outreach to develop potential partnerships. Highlight: Generated 70 leads and achieved a 10% conversion rate for Barco Japan within 6 months. Account Management: Dedicated to fostering strong client relationships and ensuring long-term growth. Highlight: Recognised as "Microsoft’s Preferred Supplier," managing over 500 marketing activities. Website QA/UAT: Proficient in developing test plans, executing tests, and analysing data to support software launches. Highlight: Assisted Logitech in launching a partner portal across 20+ countries. Core Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Salesforce, Zendesk. Location: Based in the Netherlands, I am keen to collaborate with global clients to achieve outstanding results. I look forward to leveraging my skills and experience to contribute to your success. Let’s connect!

🇯🇵Higashi-osaka, Japan$35/hr100% JSS4.81 (118)Since Mar 2021

Earnings and projects

MRR
$454

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#81,839 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#195 / 1,269
Revenue, last 30 days
$126

Last 6 months: $2.7k

World#89,007 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#242 / 1,269
Total earnings
$74k

Billed in all: $75k

World#53,691 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#94 / 1,269
Per project
$366

$545 in the last 6 months

World#212,373 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#632 / 1,269
Projects, last 6 months
5
80% fixed20% hourly
World#41,746 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#110 / 1,269
Projects in all
202

Across 205 contracts

62% fixed38% hourly
World#9,804 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#23 / 1,269

Earnings, last 30 days

$75.3k+$126 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$75.1k$75.2k$75.3kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 15% in Editing & Proofreading

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