Resume
Sam Wilschke
5-9-601 Higashikaniya-cho Higashi-ku
Hiroshima, Japan 732-0055
sam.wilschke@gmail.com
(+81)70-8557-3747
Writer | Editor | Translator
Bridging expertise and understanding by transforming complex ideas into clear, engaging content.
Streamlining communication to drive results and empower teams to focus on what matters.
Core Competencies
Technical writing and editing (finance, law, technology, government, education)
Japanese-to-English translation and language teaching (all ages and contexts)
Curriculum development and teacher training
Project management and event coordination
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Data analysis and financial tools (Bloomberg Terminal, SAS Analytics, Microsoft Access)
Financial reporting and documentation
Publishing workflow, from concept to manuscript, marketing analysis and distribution
Professional Strengths
Clear communication - presenting complex ideas in accessible terms.
Critical thinking - asking the right questions to uncover effective solutions.
Flexibility - adapting to new and changing tools, environments and requirements.
Problem solving - identifying challenges and crafting efficient strategies that drive results.
Team collaboration - cultivating positive team dynamics and fostering trust.
Integrity - demonstrating responsibility and ethical behavior in all professional interactions.
Writing, Editing and Translation
Transforming ideas – Crafting narratives – Clarifying content – Refining language – Enhancing accessibility – Ensuring precision
Freelance (Hiroshima, Japan) – Writer, Editor and Translator – 2024-
Partner with international clients to develop strategic messaging and culturally relevant content, enhancing communication across borders in education, finance and technology.
Manage complex projects end-to-end, delivering multilingual content that drives engagement and reflects deep understanding of cross-cultural audiences.
Freelance (New York, USA) – Writer, Editor and Translator – 2010-2014
Created nuanced content for global audiences in business, government and the arts.
Shaped content strategies with clients to support outreach, trust and program growth.
Practising Law Institute (New York, USA) – Program Assistant – 2009-2010
Produced legal education content with teams across departments, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
Maintained relationships with senior partners and officials to secure timely content delivery.
Teaching and Curriculum Development
Diversifying instruction – Developing frameworks – Empowering learners – Cultivating growth – Fostering understanding – Nurturing discourse
HOPPA (Hiroshima, Japan) – Preschool Teacher – 2018-2024
Led curriculum design for bilingual early education, exceeding goals for schools across Japan.
Recruited and trained new teachers, refining onboarding and instructional strategy.
AIC Oshu Group (Hiroshima, Japan) – Teacher and Curriculum Developer – 2014-2018
Created effective language curricula and tests, boosting scores and supporting accreditation.
Directed new program launches at multiple sites, gathering feedback to improve outcomes.
International Education Services (Tokyo, Japan) – English Teacher – 1996-1999
Designed dynamic language programs for corporate and public sectors, boosting proficiency.
Engaged students via adaptive lessons building English skills and global fluency, earning acclaim.
Citation for Merit from the Japan Society for Testing English Proficiency – 1998
Awarded after junior high school ranked number one in Japan on national English test.
Financial Analysis and Reporting
Presenting insights – Delivering assessments – Safeguarding accuracy – Simplifying reports – Supporting strategies – Enabling decisions
ELS Educational Services – Juilliard School (New York, USA) – Registrar – 2008-2009
Drafted clear enrollment guides for global users, improving access for students and staff.
Summarized data into insights that supported planning and institutional decision-making.
Citigroup (New York, USA) – Financial and Risk Analyst – 2004-2008
Turned complex financial data into reports used by both technical and business stakeholders.
Improved cross-team reporting protocols, saving time and raising analytic consistency.
Education
Earlham College (Indiana, USA) – 1990-1994
BA in Japanese Studies
Hokkaido Tokai University (Sapporo, Japan) – 1993
Earlham College Off-Campus Study
