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Teach in Japan Resume - Jos Vlemmix
by Jos Vlemmix
Teach in Japan Resume - Jos Vlemmix English Teacher, 22, currently living in the UK. Graduated with a BA in International Communications in 2009. Dutch national, multilingual, native English with "North American" accent, native Dutch and Japanese at business level (Passed N1). 3 years' working experience, 2 abroad. Office experience. Experience living in Japan. Looking for a full-time position, no preference as to location. Upbeat and positive personality and flexible with regards to working times. Willing to commit to two-year contract; visa sponsorship required. You can contact me at JOSVLEMMIX@GMAIL.COM CELLPHONE (0044)(0)7716323519 • E-MAIL JOSVLEMMIX@GMAIL.COM EDUCATION 2005-2009 Zuyd University Maastricht, NL Oriental Languages and Communication •Business Japanese minor 2006-2007 Kyoto University of Foreign Studies Kyoto, Japan Exchange Student •Studied the Japanese language as well as various intercultural courses. WORK EXPERIENCE July 2010-Present Microsoft Belfast, UK Tier 2 Multilingual Customer Service Representative • Contacting private and business clients regarding technical issues they might have with Microsoft Windows Live services, such as custom domains and personal mail servers. My main function is to relay the instructions of the English-speaking software engineers to the Dutch customers. I also maintain the Dutch resource articles for customer self-help sections. Provide English support training to non-native speakers. May 2010-Present Ondo Translator, International liaison • Ondo is a Japanese art collective focussing on music, photography, video and digital media. My role is supporting the artists globally during their travels, booking flights and accommodations and helping them find new venues. Dec 2008-June 2009 Pie Medical Imaging Maastricht, NL English-Japanese translation trainee • Translating medical software UI from English into Japanese and Dutch • Providing voice-overs in both English and Japanese for the online training videos. 2008-May 2010 Self-employed Maastricht, NL Part-time English language tutor • Teaching beginners and intermediate students of the English language. 2008 Benelux Incoming Maastricht, NL Part-time Japanese tour guide • Giving tours to Japanese tourists explaining the history of the city of Maastricht. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE 2005-2006 Zuyd University Maastricht, NL Event Helper • Participated in various events to help new students find their way around campus. 2006-2009 Fok!Games.nl Utrecht, NL Translator • Translating articles from Japanese video game magazines and writing up news items. SKILLS • Speaks fluent English, Japanese and Dutch • University of Cambridge Certificate of English Proficiency • 日本語能力試験1級 Japanese Language Proficiency Test level 1 • Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook. • Information technology skills. |
