nita lieu

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EDUCATION

Yale University
B.A. in English Literature, 2005

San Jose State University
Master of Library and Information Science, 2016

LANGUAGES

• English (native)
• Japanese (JLPT Level 1 - near-native proficiency)
• Mandarin Chinese (semi-fluent)
• Taiwanese (semi-fluent)
  
  

SOFTWARE (MAC/PC)

• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Premiere, InDesign
• Microsoft Office Suite
  
  

EXPERIENCE

Funimation (2013-present)
Group 1200 Media
In-House Translator

• Provide English translations for Japanese anime episodes and movies to use for subtitles and dub scripts, including:
• Timing
• Captions
• Translation notes
• Translate related media, such as trailers, DVD extras, and interviews
  
  

English Tutor (2009-present)
Torrance, CA / Dallas, TX
Writing and Language Arts Tutor

• Teach writing and language arts to students who are part of a home school group
• Prepare lessons for children of different levels and ages
  
  

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (2012-2014)
Los Angeles, CA
Research Library Volunteer

• Assist with digitization of museum publications
• Check-in and process serials by hand and electronically
• Conduct research on materials in the library
• Assist researchers with locating resources
• Process Interlibrary Loan requests
• Assist archivists at the Seaver Center for Western History Research
• Work with librarian and other volunteers/interns to reorganize books, maps, and other materials in newly renovated library space
  
  

Rothem Educational Center (2010-2014)
Gardena, CA
English Teacher

• Teach writing and grammar to bilingual (English/Korean) and ESL students
• Prepare lessons for students from kindergarten to high school
• Help students with homework and personal statements/essays
• Prepare students for standardized tests, including the SAT and CST
  
  

J*Family @VX Church (2009-2011)
Lomita, CA
Translator/Leadership Team

• Helped formulate the vision for the group
• Interpretation (consecutive and simultaneous) from Japanese to English for Bible studies and events
• Sent out bilingual emails with announcements every week
• Designed logo and promotional materials
• Led worship music for retreats in both English and Japanese
  
  

Artisan Crew Engineering, Inc (2009-2010)
Redondo Beach, CA
Director of New Media

• Marketing:
  • Created web pages for branding websites for Japanese and American companies
  • Wrote SEO copy for websites and marketing brochures
  • Performed marketing and advertising research
• Design and Photography:
  • Designed banners and other advertising images
  • Product photography
  • Photo shoots to create relevant images for client websites
• Localization of Japanese websites and promotional materials (including translation)
• Shared management of online shop
• Participated in client meetings (English and Japanese)
• General office duties (English and Japanese)
  
  

ABC WordExpress (2009)
Santa Monica, CA
Intern

• Translated documents (Japanese to English)
• Proofread and edited documents that had been translated into English from other languages
• Marketing and advertising research
• General office duties
  
  

AEON*Amity (2006-2007)
Okayama, Japan
Native English Teacher
Teacher of the Month, July 2007

• Planned lessons to English to Japanese students focusing on ways to reinforce the material in a fun and creative way
• Distributed promotional materials
  
  

El Fuego Mission Event (2005)
Jerez, Zacatecas, Mexico
Copyeditor/Photoshop Editor

• Worked on copyediting and proofreading the website and promotional materials
• Set up green screen photo booth
• Edited images to add the themed backgrounds
  

Association of Yale Alumni (2004-2005)
New Haven, CT
Support Desk, Information Technology

• Answered emails and phone calls at support desk
  Updated website pages
• Helped with troubleshooting and copyediting the Career Network website
• Worked with other departments to create graphical elements for website and print materials
  
  

ITASA 04 - East Coast Conference (2003-2004)
Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Students Association
New Haven, CT
Public Relations Co-Chair

• Contacted sponsors
• Designed publicity materials
• Created design/layout of conference program
• Helped maintain website
  
  

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (Summer 2003)
San Pedro, CA
Getty Intern, Education

• Redesigned website
• Taught classes
• Worked on expansion project (participating in meetings, piloting interactive activities)
• Designed children's activities

Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits (Summer 2002)
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Los Angeles, CA
Getty Intern, Education

• Developed visitor guide prototype
• Assisted with the Adventures in Nature summer camp classes

 

 

 

 

 

 

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