Translators
Hana Ransom
Professional Information
Profession
Translator Interpreter
Source Language
English
Target Language
Japanese
Specialties
eLearning, HR training manuals, Questionnaire/Surveys, Certification Exams, Marketing Collateral, Press Release, Curriculum and Instruction, Online Help, Website localization, etc.
Background
Hana Kawashima Ransom is an ATA-certified English-to-Japanese (E>J) translator, interpreter, and published author. She graduated from Tsuda University in Japan and holds a Master of Education from the University of Texas at Austin. With over 30 years of experience as a translator, she has worked on press releases for a newspaper company in New York, as well as on various freelance projects. In addition to her translation work, she has taught Japanese as a university lecturer and has published two ESL books, one of which became a #1 bestseller in its category on Amazon Japan. In 2020, she launched her YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/c/RansomHanaTV), where she shares insights on translation and teaches aspiring translators. She also began offering interpreting services in 2020 and currently provides professional consecutive and simultaneous interpreting for both onsite and remote assignments. She has extensive experience in factory settings and has received high praise for her simultaneous interpreting in market research projects.