和英 ・ 英和
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DARRIONE JARRELL SORIANO
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ABOUT
Freelance video game localizer and translator with 4+ 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.
4+ 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
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 - Present
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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Transcribed Japanese interview of a distinguished Japanese artist
Provided translated English Subtitles for a short documentary on Intel’s Gaming Artist Series
Hidden Saga: Xamadeon Stone | English → Japanese | Mar. 2019 | Platform(s): PC
Interactive point-and-click adventure hidden object PC game set in various locations throughout the galaxy
Zombie on the Dancefloor | English → Japanese | Mar. 2019 | Platform(s): Smartphones, Tablets
Casual puzzle mobile game with 72 different levels all on the dancefloor
Exceptions | English → Japanese | Feb. 2019 | Platform(s): Steam, Smartphones, Tablets
Relaxing spot-the-difference PC and mobile game set in calm and relaxing locations
Lost Wing | English → Japanese | Feb. 2019 | Platform(s): Switch, XBox One, PS4, PC
High-speed thrilling action rail shooter game set in brutally-challenging environments
Turn-based strategy game taking place within the fictional land of Elas, where 8 kingdoms vie for control
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
Educational game about nature and discovery while accompanying a little mouse on their journey to learn about the world
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
Idle beat ‘em up RPG mobile game with various classes to choose from with respective skills to master
