Malika Mustakim

English–Japanese interpreter and translator with experience in high-stakes government, corporate, and international settings. PhD-trained analytical writer; proven ability to render complex technical and political content accurately across both languages and registers.

VIP Guide / Interpreter - Uzbekistan Pavilion, Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai

(2025-04 - 2025-10)

• Delivered real-time English–Japanese interpretation for government officials, executives, and international organization representatives at Expo 2025
• Maintained precision and discretion in high-stakes formal settings requiring rapid register adaptation
• Navigated complex diplomatic and institutional terminology with cultural sensitivity across diverse audiences

Kansai Guide - Deep Experience Co., Ltd.

(2025-06)

• Interpret live for international visitors across Kansai, including technical sake-industry tours requiring specialist cultural and industry terminology
• Communicate fluently in unscripted English–Japanese settings, adapting tone and vocabulary in real time
• Bridge language and cultural gaps to deliver accurate, engaging experiences for diverse visitor groups

Analyst, JICA-related projects - New Rare Resources

(2017 - 2018)

• Translated and analyzed Central Asian political and economic intelligence, producing Japanese-language reports for Japanese government bodies
• Rendered dense specialist source material into clear, institutionally appropriate Japanese, balancing accuracy with readability
• Supported JICA-linked project deliverables requiring high-stakes written translation under tight deadlines

Quality Management, English Customer Support - Grapp

(2020 - 2021)

• Reviewed and edited English communications for accuracy; trained staff on professional written and spoken standards

English Teacher - Sonoda Sorairo Nursery School

(2023-08 - 2024-09)

• Taught English to young learners, translating and contextualizing concepts across English and Japanese

English Teacher - Kyoshin Eikaiwa Universal Campus

(2021-02 - 2022-09)

• Delivered bilingual English–Japanese instruction to adult and student learners across grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills

PhD - Graduate School of Human Sciences - Osaka University (2022 - 2025)

Master's degree - Graduate School of Human Sciences - Osaka University (2020 - 2022)