- Translator and technical communicator with 20 years of multicultural business and academic experience.
- Native command of Japanese and English, having been educated, trained, and employed in both Japan and the U.S.
- Extensive experience in Japanese <> English translation with expertise in Medical, IT, Computers, Software Localization, Business, Law, Journalism, History, and Japanese Culture & Society.
- Formally studied medical translation through a reputable translation school.
- Produce carefully worded translations understandable to the speakers of the target languages.
- Excellent people and communication skills with an international and multicultural background.
- Former Software Linguist / Lexicographer and Technical Editor at leading localization companies.
- Hold an M.A. from San Diego State University, a B.A. from Waseda University, and a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate from the University of California, San Diego.

Client Testimonials

"I have worked with Ms. Hillert on a number of very important projects over the last few years, and have always been extremely pleased with both the quality and speed at which the work has been completed. I will definitely be choosing Ms. Hillert for future projects, and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a high standard of translation between Japanese and English."

Stephen King, Managing Director, North Star Language Services Co., Ltd.

Sample Translations

J-to-E translation (original)

E-to-J translation (original)