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※ US branch of TOEI ANIMATION CO., LTD.- Contributed to the establishment of a physical US office as well as the creation of a sustainable platform for co-productions between Japan and Hollywood.- Managed the development of new IP for TV and film (animation and live action) and worked to expand the Toei fanbase by developing adaptations of existing Toei IP to make them more accessible to a general audience. - Developed and pitched original animated television series.- Directed the creative vision on multiple projects by reviewing and giving notes on script, artwork, and other assets.- Collaborated with colleagues in the US and Japan to organize and execute a promotional panel event at San Diego Comic Con, including management of social media team.

- Worked directly with CEO to establish development department encompassing pre-production, international co-productions, local and international events, promotion, marketing, and merchandising.- Managed the development and pre-production of all new projects including financing, scheduling, selection of main staff, organization of writers' rooms, and asset creation; character, prop and colour design, background art, and storyboard. - Developed an original children’s animated TV series which was selected by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to represent Tokyo’s animation studios at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and its Market, MIFA.- Planned and executed local and international location scouting trips; location research and logistics, budget and financing, contract negotiations etc.- Developed original international co-productions with Crunchyroll and Netflix and built strong partnerships in the areas of distribution and original IP generation.- Increased brand awareness and visibility in overseas markets by planning and executing a yearly events schedule, including participation in Anime Expo, Crunchyroll Expo, Anime Next, MIFA & Annecy, MCM Comic Con. Secured sponsorships with partner organizations including Crunchyroll, Netflix, NBCUniversal, Anime Next, Anime Limited, Tokyo Metropolitan Government.- Provided high-level translation and interpretation in critical meetings with overseas partners and clients.

- Managed high-profile projects overseeing animation and audio production on multiple opening/ending animations, commercials, and music videos. - Showcased strong relationship skills working alongside high level executives of partner companies and expanding business contacts and connections.- Managed CEO’s calendar and communications and increased productivity and project success through implementing a new organizational system.