Aarif Meghani

Editing

Copywriting

Proofreading

Native Check

Content Creation

Japanese to English Translation

About Me (1)

Hello! I'm Aarif, a British professional with extensive experience in editing, proofreading, “native check” work, copywriting, and Japanese-to-English translation.

I lived in Japan from 1999 until 2018, where I spent nearly two decades working across the education and PR (public relations) sectors.

My expertise is particularly strong in editing and proofreading academic documents to meet high educational standards and in performing translation and native checks for the media and marketing industries.

With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, I am adept at working collaboratively to meet tight deadlines and exceed expectations.

About Me (2)

In 2018, I relocated from Tokyo to Goa, India, to support my parents (who retired here from the UK) when my father became ill. I have remained here working remotely for clients in the US, UK, and Japan in a variety of roles.

Whether you need a sharp eye for detail, a creative voice for your copy, or a skilled translator familiar with industry-specific terminology, I am here to deliver precision, quality, and reliability.

Let's connect and discuss how I can contribute to the success of your next project.

Experience

2018 - present

Freelance editor, translator, & consultant

self-employed

Working with clients from the UK, the US, and Japan for a variety of service-based roles including translation, editing, content creation, and consulting on marketing and the use of chatbots.

2016 - 2018

senior account executive

PRAP JAPAN INC.

Dual role at one of Japan’s largest public relations agencies. Handled all overseas business communication, client servicing for a wide range of industries, produced and developed content, created and distributed press releases, developed strategic communications and key messaging, liaised with media.

Provided advice on strategic communications, the Japanese media landscape, arranged and supported interviews for overseas clients with Japanese media.

Attended exhibitions with clients both domestically and internationally, providing support for interviews in Japanese.

Key skills include content creation, translation and editing of documents, all aspects of client servicing, J-E and E-J communication with clients, PR strategy, creation and execution.

Experience

2008 - 2016

University program supervisor, assistant manager

english language education council

Co-ordinated and managed individuals and teams of between 2 and 15 instructors at a number of universities in the Kanto region outsourcing our education services; sourced and interviewed teachers, organised curricula and material, organised and conducted orientations and trainings; liaised with Japanese faculty and administration; supervised and conducted teacher observations, provided feedback and training to teachers.

Key skills included long-range planning, close and careful communication between all parties, providing feedback and constructive criticism in a careful manner.

Courses I taught included intensive Business English, academic skills pre-departure courses, Intensive TOEFL courses, Media English.

Also arranged and conducted seminars related to job hunting, effective communication techniques, interview preparation for university students.

Experience

2013 - 2016

Empowerment Program Facilitator

ISA INC.

Conducted Empowerment Programs in various locations all over Japan of between 2 days to 5 days for groups of between 15 - 90 Japanese students alongside visiting international students

Organised and conducting seminars, arranged activities and workshops to help students share and develop their opinions, helping them acquire more effective communication and presentation skills and develop global competencies. Position was as a temporary contractual employee.

2007 - 2008

Volunteer G.E.T. Teacher on Peace Boat’s 59th Voyage

PEACEBOAT

Worked on a three-month global voyage as a volunteer English Language Instructor for this Japanese NGO sailing around the planet.

Responsibilities included setting my own curriculum, teaching classes of small groups, teaching open classes of up to 150 people, as well as organising English language events, English language workshops, English language projects while also taking an active role in organising other events onboard this ship on it’s 110 day voyage around the world.

Education & Qualifications

2005

level 2, japanese language proficiency test

2003

Teaching English as Foreign language course

1994 - 1998

university of manchester, england

BA (Honours) economics

1991 - 1993

barnet college, london, england

a-levels in accounting, maths, economics