johnsensei.com
The Website of John Gale
Japanese Language Specialist - Game Designer
Credentials and Experience
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Bachelor of Science in Recording Industry with a Technology Emphasis.
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Minors in Music and Entertainment Technology - Middle Tennessee State University
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Started studying Japanese from zero in 1999.
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Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) on the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) from 2003-2006 in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture.
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Almost four years living, working, and studying in Japan.
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Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level 1 Certified.
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Master of Arts in Japanese from San Francisco State University - GPA 4.0.
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Years of experience in Japanese automotive companies working in Sales, Data Analysis, Translation, and Interpretation.
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Manga Translations: Witch Boys! Volume 1, Vol. 2, Vol. 3 and Wandering Twins.
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JET Program Coordinator at the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville 2012-2015.
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Instructor of Japanese language for the Tennessee Language Center 2016-2020.
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Admin of the Facebook Group Nashville Nihongo.
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Lead Designer on the educational app Hiragana Breaker.
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2020 Consul-General of Japan in Nashville Commendation Recipient in recognition for service to Japan-Tennessee relations.
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Media Consultant for the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville since 2022.
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