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Kaori Matsuoka
Freelance LQA Editor (Japanese) / AI Trainer
Experience
Jul 2022 - Present
3 years 7 monthsFreelance LQA Editor (Japanese) / AI Trainer
Summa Linguae Technologies
- Conducted linguistic quality assurance for websites and marketing materials.
- Ensured subtitles and localized content met client standards.
- Improved MT output through review and post-editing.
- Collaborated with international teams to resolve localization issues.
Apr 2020 - Present
5 years 10 monthsAI Trainer / LQA Specialist (Japanese)
Welocalize, Inc.
- Created and reviewed data utterances for AI language models.
- Performed LQA for e-commerce and enterprise software content.
Oct 2012 - Aug 2014
1 year 11 monthsJapan
Client Services Consultant
ReachLocal Japan Services G.K. (Now LocalFolio Inc.)
- Supported SEM campaigns using Google and Yahoo platforms.
- Localized U.S. IT systems to meet Japanese market needs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through tailored consulting.
Apr 2009 - Aug 2012
3 years 5 monthsJapan
Project Assistant
British American Tobacco Japan, Ltd.
- Assisted in nationwide projects to strengthen product awareness.
- Created internal training manuals and process guidelines.
- Managed multiple contracts and coordinated cross-functional teams.
Apr 2005 - Mar 2009
4 yearsJapan
Sales & Performance Management
The Minato Bank, Ltd.
- Served corporate and individual clients, managing loans and accounts.
- Negotiated with SMEs on financial services.
- Led initiatives to improve branch sales and performance management.
Summary
- 7+ years of experience in Japanese–English localization, including LQA, editing, and AI training for global clients (Intel, Amazon, Workday).
- Extensive hands-on experience in AI data annotation and model training, improving machine translation and language model performance.
- Proficient in bug tracking and workflow tools, including Redmine and JIRA.
- 5 years as a Project Assistant, handling contract management, client negotiation, creation of guidelines and training manuals, and quality review.
Skills
- Strong Communication, Negotiation, And Customer Service Skills.
- Detail-oriented, Well-organized, And Proactive.
- Skilled In Working Across Cultures And Building Long-term Professional Relationships.
- Analytical, Flexible, And Solution-driven.
Languages
Japanese
NativeEnglish
AdvancedNorwegian
IntermediateEducation
Apr 2001 - Mar 2005
Ritsumeikan University
B.A. in Business Administration, International Communication and Trade Business · Business Administration · Kyoto, Japan
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What languages does Kaori speak?
Kaori speaks the following languages: Japanese (Native), English (Advanced), Norwegian (Intermediate).
How many years of experience does Kaori have?
Kaori has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Kaori has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Kaori may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Kaori be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Kaori would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance LQA Editor (Japanese) / AI Trainer, AI Trainer / LQA Specialist (Japanese), Client Services Consultant.
What is Kaori's latest experience?
Kaori's most recent position is Freelance LQA Editor (Japanese) / AI Trainer at Summa Linguae Technologies.
What companies has Kaori worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Kaori has worked for Summa Linguae Technologies, Welocalize and Inc..
Which industries is Kaori most experienced in?
Kaori is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology (IT), and Banking and Finance. Kaori also has some experience in Food and Beverage and Advertising.
Which business areas is Kaori most experienced in?
Kaori is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Customer Service, and Marketing. Kaori also has some experience in Finance, Sales, and Product Development.
Which industries has Kaori worked in recently?
Kaori has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Information Technology (IT).
Which business areas has Kaori worked in recently?
Kaori has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) and Product Development.
What is Kaori's education?
Kaori holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from Ritsumeikan University.
What is the availability of Kaori?
Kaori is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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