English ⇔ Japanese
Translation and Localization Services
DARRIONE JARRELL SORIANO
PORTFOLIO
ABOUT
Freelance video game localizer and translator with 5+ years of experience in English and Japanese translation and localization.
Creates, edits, and manages translations ensuring linguistic quality assurance.
Experienced with mobile apps, familiar with English and Japanese culture, TV, movies, and games, and knowledgeable in expanding the gaming community.
Seeking to utilize my passion for entertainment, video games, anime, manga, localization, translation, and my management skills to become a full-time translator and localizer.
5+ Years English/Japanese Translation, Localization and Interpretation Experience
Native English Fluency
Business Level Japanese Fluency
Japanese Language Proficiency Test - N2
Japan Kanji Aptitude Test - K5
CAT Tool: SDL Trados Studio
Coordination, Management, Marketing, and Advertising Experience
Editing and Proofreading Experience
Data Analysis and Trending Topics Research Experience
American Cultural Expertise
Japanese Culture Proficiency
EXPERIENCE
Manages and organizes events designed to expose students to various cultures around the world while encouraging English conversation
Prepares students for studying and moving abroad via courses specifically tailored to the student’s needs and destination country
Designs and implements curricula for returnee students that build upon and improve their English fluency using English-native materials from countries within the Anglosphere
Kohgakusha Co., Ltd. - English Language Teacher | Apr. 2023 - Present
Supports multiple school branches throughout Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture
Taught over 6800 current and former students in over 2300 classes, ranging from infants to senior citizens
AEON Corporation - English Language Split Teacher | Apr. 2022 - Apr. 2023
Contributed towards school’s income by hundreds of millions of yen in 2022 by creating, marketing, and executing various seasonal campaigns based on trends in company data
Expanded client base by 66% through meeting each client’s specific needs and publishing weekly educational articles online in Japanese and English
Conducts weekly business meetings by providing live English/Japanese interpretation and input to improve customer service, sales, and staff efficiency
AEON Corporation - English Language Branch Teacher | Nov. 2018 - Apr. 2022
Supervised a team of Japanese language translators ensuring linguistic quality assurance
Utilizes Computer-Assisted Translation tools to localize games efficiently and effectively between Japanese and English
Creates Japanese and English translations based on factors such as regional dialect, age, culture and character personality to feel authentic and accessible to the player
Freelance - Video Game Localizer / Translator | Sep. 2018 - Present
Generated hundreds of dollars in profit by signing contracts with local businesses to secure sponsorships for various fundraisers throughout Southern California
Increased outreach and engagement in the community by hosting gaming and social events with hundreds of attendees
Managed a committee for planning out event logistics, advertising on social media, and reaching out to vendors
Triton Gaming - Social Events Executive Board Director | Jan. 2017 - Jun. 2017
PROJECTS
Intel Gaming Artist Series | Japanese → English | Mar. 2022
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I interpreted and provided the transcription (i.e., produced English subtitle text for) a 10-minute interview with Kota Nakatsubo for Intel as a part of Intel’s Gaming Artist Series.
Secret Saga: Xamadeon Stone | English → Japanese | Mar. 2019 | Platform(s): PC
I translated and localized (i.e., produced the Japanese text for) this video game for Secret Saga.
Zombie on the Dancefloor | English → Japanese | Mar. 2019 | Platform(s): Smartphones, Tablets
I translated and localized (i.e., produced the Japanese text for) this video game for Tydecon Games.
Exceptions | English → Japanese | Feb. 2019 | Platform(s): Steam, Smartphones, Tablets
I translated and localized (i.e., produced the Japanese text for) this video game for the company XIVA.
Lost Wing | English → Japanese | Feb. 2019 | Platform(s): Switch, XBox One, PS4, PC
I translated and localized (i.e., produced the Japanese text for) this video game for BoxFrog Games.
I translated and localized (i.e., produced the Japanese text for) this video game for Clack Clack Games.
Award(s): Game Developer World Championship 2017 - Staff Pick & Audience Vote Finalist
Tales of a Spymaster | English → Japanese | Jan. 2019 | Platform(s): PC
Little Mouse’s Encyclopedia | English → Japanese | Dec. 2018 | Platforms(s): Switch, XBox One, PC, Smartphones, Tablets
I translated and localized (i.e., produced the Japanese text for) this video game for Circus Atos.
Award(s): デジタルえほんアワード2018年 (Digital Ehon Award 2018)
Rebel Knight | English → Japanese | Oct. 2018 | Platform(s): Smartphones, Tablets
I translated and localized (i.e., produced the Japanese text for) this video game for Quick Save.
