Alex Han

Salesperson | 2nd Hand Store
April 2022 - Present | Chiba, Japan
Responsible for product organization, proposals, consulting, multi-language support, cashiering, and overall in-store tasks. By improving customer service and product management efficiency, contributed to boosting store performance.

Freelance Interpreter
August 2024 | Chiba, Japan
Provided professional English and Japanese interpretation during business negotiations between international and Japanese companies, facilitating smooth cooperation in procurement and price negotiations.

🌍 Multilingual Interpreter | Specialized in Trade Shows, Business Negotiations & Accompanying Services

✅ Proficient in Chinese, Japanese, and English, familiar with Japanese market and corporate culture
✅ Experienced in Trade Show Interpretation, Business Negotiations, and Luxury Shopping Assistance
✅ Skilled in handling high-pressure environments and intensive negotiations while ensuring accurate communication

🗣️ Exhibition Interpreting | Building Materials Expo (Multilingual Negotiations & Cross-Border Partnership)

Dates: Aug 28, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024

Role: On-site Interpreter / Business Negotiation Support / Cross-cultural Coordination

Highlights: Trilingual switching, key account handling, enabling tangible partnership outcomes

Provided Chinese / Japanese / English interpreting for Taiwanese and Italian building materials companies in a Japanese-only exhibition environment. Supported business discussions with major Japanese retailers including Nitori, Cainz, and Kohnan, focusing on procurement, product positioning, and go-to-market strategy. Accurately bridged technical details and business requirements, strengthened mutual understanding, and helped drive alignment—ultimately contributing to a successful cross-border partnership and strong client satisfaction.

🎤 Consecutive Interpreting (Sentence-by-Sentence) | On-Coach Executive Speech

Dates: Sep 2024

Role: Consecutive Interpreter / Key-point Structuring / Pace & Flow Control

Highlights: High-density content delivery, clear logic, improved audience comprehension

Delivered sentence-by-sentence consecutive interpreting for an international executive during a group speech on a moving coach. Interpreted key points on Japan’s market landscape and business culture with clarity and precision, maintaining stable quality despite environmental constraints. Helped the group understand core messages efficiently and ensured a smooth transition into subsequent business activities.

💌 Letter Translation | Personal Correspondence (Emotional Nuance & Context)

Dates: Oct 2024

Role: Written Translation / Tone & Style Refinement / Cultural Localization

Highlights: Preserved emotional nuance, accurate context, natural and polished wording

Translated multiple personal letters with a strong focus on preserving emotional nuance and faithfully reflecting the original context. Refined wording in line with Japanese communication norms without changing meaning, improving readability and natural flow. Supported the client in building deeper, more consistent communication with Japanese friends.

🗣️ Exhibition Interpreting | Japan Semiconductor Exhibition (Accompanied Visit & On-site Interpreting)

Dates: Dec 11, 2024 - Dec 13, 2024

Role: Accompanying Interpreter / Technical Communication Support / Business Matching

Highlights: Requirements clarification, accurate technical bridging, partner screening and introductions

Accompanied the client to a Japan semiconductor exhibition and provided Chinese–Japanese interpreting on-site. Supported product inquiries, business negotiations, and market trend discussions with exhibitors, ensuring accurate alignment of expectations and constraints. Summarized and relayed key requirements effectively, leading to productive interactions and connections with multiple potential partners.

🗣️ Business Negotiation Interpreting | Liquid Food Industry × Mitsubishi Group

Dates: Jan 2025

Role: Negotiation Interpreter / Technical Discussion Support / Trilingual Switching

Highlights: Complex topic handling, logical structuring, enabling agreement on next steps

Provided full-cycle interpreting support for business negotiations between a leading Chinese liquid food company and Japan’s Mitsubishi Group. Covered complex topics including R&D concepts, experimental data, quality standards, and market strategy. Switched smoothly across Chinese / Japanese / English, clarified technical details and collaboration scope, and supported initial alignment toward product improvement and market expansion.

🛍️ Interpreting Concierge & Full Trip Support | Luxury Shopping & Transportation

Dates: Jan 2025

Role: Accompanying Interpreter / Itinerary Coordination / Personal Assistance

Highlights: Premium-service execution, detail management, multi-step coordination

Provided accompanying interpreting during luxury shopping at Chanel and Hermès, supporting communication in Chinese / Japanese / English. Also coordinated surrounding logistics including hotel check-in/check-out, private car pick-ups, and luggage transportation. Ensured a smooth, efficient, and privacy-conscious premium experience throughout the itinerary.

💼 Exhibition Assistant & Interpreter | Gift Show 2025

Dates: Feb 11, 2025 - Feb 14, 2025

Role: Exhibition Interpreter / On-site Assistant / Operations Coordination

Highlights: Multitasking, rapid issue handling, stable on-site operations

Provided Chinese / Japanese / English interpreting while also acting as an on-site exhibition assistant. Supported booth setup, materials management, day-to-day operational tasks, and first-response handling for unexpected issues. Managed priorities and resources flexibly to keep exhibition operations running smoothly and efficiently.

💼 Exhibition Assistant | Japan Battery Exhibition

Dates: Feb 17, 2025

Role: Event Operations Support / Exhibit Management / On-site Coordination

Highlights: Strong execution, process awareness, reliable team collaboration

Served as an exhibition assistant at the Japan Battery Exhibition, supporting booth setup, exhibit handling, and on-site operational tasks. Helped maintain steady day-of execution and ensured the event ran according to plan.

🗣️ Exhibition Interpreting | Automotive Parts Expo (Technical Explanations & Negotiations)

Dates: Feb 26, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025

Role: Technical Interpreter / Business Communication / Requirement Alignment

Highlights: Trilingual support, clear technical messaging, enabling downstream negotiation

Provided Chinese / Japanese / English interpreting for discussions between a Chinese client and Japanese automotive parts suppliers. Supported exchanges on product improvements, technical inquiries, and collaboration conditions, translating key parameters and requirements with accuracy. Improved meeting efficiency on-site and helped establish a strong foundation for follow-up negotiations.

🗣️ Exhibition Interpreting | FOODEX JAPAN 2025 (Multiple Booths)

Dates: Mar 11, 2025 - Mar 14, 2025

Role: Assigned Interpreter / Pavilion Coordination / Business Matching Support

Highlights: Multi-booth coverage, coordination with officials, outcome-focused facilitation

Served as the assigned interpreter for a regional pavilion from Japan’s Kansai area, working closely with officials to support reception and business meetings across four booths. Maintained consistent messaging and smooth handovers in a high-volume environment, helping advance multiple discussions toward practical outcomes.

🗣️ Exhibition Interpreting | Japan Fashion Trade Show

Dates: Mar 26, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025

Role: On-site Interpreter / Visitor Support / Buyer Screening Assistance

Highlights: Strong brand messaging, efficient buyer handling, image protection

Provided Chinese–Japanese on-site interpreting for a leading Chinese premium down jacket company. Handled product introductions, visitor Q&A, and buyer screening, clearly communicating key points such as materials, warmth performance, fit, and pricing structure. Helped strengthen external communication quality and contributed to the brand’s professional image and international visibility.

🗣️ Business Interpreting & Project Coordination | Japan Crowdfunding Agency × Taiwan Brand

Dates: Jul 2025

Role: Chinese–Japanese Interpreter / Communication Coordinator / Post-meeting Summary

Highlights: Structured facilitation, detail control, actionable documentation

Served as the Chinese–Japanese interpreter and communication coordinator for a project discussion between a Japanese crowdfunding agency and a Taiwan brand. Covered key topics including product strategy, collaboration model, MOQ, shipping and payment workflow, and division of advertising responsibilities. Delivered real-time interpreting during meetings and produced structured post-meeting summaries to accelerate alignment and decision-making.

🗣️ Business Interpreting | Japan E-commerce Operations Outsourcing Negotiation

Dates: Aug 2025

Role: Chinese–Japanese Interpreter / Terms Negotiation Support / Deal Progression

Highlights: Full Japanese business setting, key-term extraction, initial agreement support

Provided Chinese–Japanese interpreting in a Japanese-only business environment, focusing on platform onboarding, fee structure, and operations strategy. Clarified key terms and mutual expectations efficiently, helping both sides reach an initial cooperation intent and identify next steps.

🛠️ Exhibition Interpreting | DIY Home Center Show 2025 (Chiba)

Dates: Aug 21, 2025 - Aug 22, 2025

Role: On-site Interpreter / New Client Outreach Support / Market Research

Highlights: Value-proposition extraction, localization insights, customer acquisition support

Provided on-site Chinese–Japanese interpreting for a Chinese pneumatic tools company, supporting product promotion and new customer outreach. Conducted selling-point research and a Japan market feasibility review, organizing first-hand observations and improvement suggestions. Delivered practical input to support localization and go-to-market planning for Japan.

🗣️ Simultaneous Interpreting | Japan Ramen Training (Food Industry Program)

Dates: Sep 1, 2025 - Sep 5, 2025

Role: Simultaneous Interpreter / Process & Technical Bridging / In-class Communication Support

Highlights: End-to-end process coverage, real-time accuracy, stable terminology output

Delivered continuous simultaneous interpreting throughout a five-day training program, covering the full hands-on process including seafood dashi, tonkotsu broth, ramen preparation, and sauce blending. Interpreted step-by-step procedures and critical parameters precisely, enabling participants to grasp key techniques and apply them correctly.

🗺️ Accompanying Interpreting & Business Support | Tokyo City Guidance × AI Exhibition

Dates: Oct 27, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025

Role: Accompanying Interpreter / Itinerary Management / Business Communication Support

Highlights: Multi-area guidance, clear on-site explanations, ecosystem insights and recommendations

Guided the client across major Tokyo districts including Roppongi, Shinjuku, Harajuku, and Shibuya, providing end-to-end itinerary management and interpreting support. In the latter part of the trip, accompanied the client to a Japan AI exhibition, helping them understand the local AI ecosystem and sharing practical insights on software development directions and market experience. Supported the client in expanding business ideas and identifying potential paths for Japan-market development.

🗣️ Simultaneous Interpreting | Japan Ramen-Making Course (Advanced Program)

Dates: Nov 3, 2025 - Nov 7, 2025

Role: Simultaneous Interpreter / Technical Q&A Support / Classroom Communication Facilitation

Highlights: Stable performance under fast pacing, smoother interaction, improved learning efficiency

Provided full-course simultaneous interpreting for an advanced ramen program covering broth simmering, sauce formulation, and aroma oil preparation. Maintained accurate real-time delivery in a high-speed teaching environment and facilitated technical Q&A between participants and the instructor. Helped ensure smooth class flow and improved overall learning experience.

🗺️ Accompanying Interpreting & Guided Day Tour | Tokyo One-Day Deep Dive

Dates: Nov 8, 2025

Role: Accompanying Interpreter / On-site Support / Cultural Guidance

Highlights: Route optimization, restaurant booking, shopping and store communication support

Guided the client through central Tokyo areas including Senso-ji Temple and Asakusa, Ginza, and Shibuya. Supported restaurant reservations, shopping assistance, communication with store staff, and concise cultural/historical explanations. Provided itinerary suggestions and on-site coordination to ensure a smooth, high-quality travel experience.

🛋️ Exhibition Interpreting | Asia Furniture Fair (Tokyo)

Dates: Nov 19, 2025 - Nov 21, 2025

Role: On-site Interpreter / Visitor Reception / Product Presentation

Highlights: High-frequency interpreting, rapid value-point structuring, enabling business meetings

Served as the on-site interpreter for an exhibitor across the three-day Asia Furniture Fair, handling Chinese–Japanese two-way communication, product explanations, and visitor reception. Covered key selling points including sofa materials, furniture structure, fabric texture, craftsmanship, and detailed product specifications. Proactively supported visitor engagement and meeting invitations, generating multiple deeper discussions and tangible commercial opportunities for the booth.

🗺️ Accompanying Interpreting & Itinerary Management | Osaka · Nara · Kyoto Multi-City Tour

Dates: Dec 1, 2025 - Dec 5, 2025

Scope: Full-trip Interpreting / Itinerary Planning / Vehicle Arrangement & Driving / On-site Communication

Highlights: Seamless multi-city transitions, time management, flexible response to unexpected needs

Delivered full-trip Chinese–Japanese accompanying interpreting across major Kansai destinations including Universal Studios Japan (USJ), Shinsaibashi (Osaka), Nara, and Kyoto. Managed route planning, vehicle arrangements, and driving coordination, while providing real-time language support for sightseeing, dining, shopping, and facility usage. Minimized language friction and ensured the client completed the Kansai itinerary smoothly and efficiently.

🗣️ Exhibition Interpreting & Technical Promotion | Tokyo Cosmetics Trade Show

Dates: Jan 14, 2026 - Jan 16, 2026

Role: Exhibition Interpreter / Technical Explanation / On-site Promotion Support

Highlights: Accurate terminology handling, multi-booth coverage, medical escort interpreting

Provided on-site exhibition interpreting and sales-support interpreting at the Tokyo Cosmetics Trade Show, focusing on anti-counterfeit labels and the latest authentication/anti-counterfeiting technologies. Delivered clear explanations across multiple booths and ensured accurate handling of technical terminology and product concepts. When the client suddenly felt unwell, additionally provided medical escort interpreting, supported communication at a pharmacy, and assisted with medicine purchase and information confirmation—ensuring the schedule and work plan continued smoothly.

University of Foreign Studies
English & American Linguistics | GPA: 3.7
2022 - 2026

High School
2019 - 2022
Main courses: English, Chinese, Japanese, Information Technology