• Plans and coordinates Japanese high school students programs and activities • in discussions to help students improve communication skills, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, cultural and global awareness when needed• Manages English Speaking Coordinators/Discussion Leaders and all aspects of the program as it is running from double checking bus reservations, paying for restaurant bills, delegating instructions, to filling in as discussion leader if needed… Show more • Plans and coordinates Japanese high school students programs and activities • in discussions to help students improve communication skills, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, cultural and global awareness when needed• Manages English Speaking Coordinators/Discussion Leaders and all aspects of the program as it is running from double checking bus reservations, paying for restaurant bills, delegating instructions, to filling in as discussion leader if needed • Maintains budget and tracking expenditures and transactions for the programs Show less

• Planned and organized events and meetings; helped manage collective budgets of approximately $50,000, developed and executed agendas and timelines, coordinated and effectively communicates with vendors• Evaluated market costs to optimize company financial efficiency; created vendor and client databases• Established and built relationships with the media in Japan and U.S. to raise awareness of program mission• Designed flyers, e-vites and other marketing materials; translated… Show more • Planned and organized events and meetings; helped manage collective budgets of approximately $50,000, developed and executed agendas and timelines, coordinated and effectively communicates with vendors• Evaluated market costs to optimize company financial efficiency; created vendor and client databases• Established and built relationships with the media in Japan and U.S. to raise awareness of program mission• Designed flyers, e-vites and other marketing materials; translated materials between Japanese and English• Developed and implemented communication strategy using website, newsletter, and Facebook• Managed the creation and maintenance of quarterly newsletters, website, and Facebook Show less

• Developed and maintained relationships with and support for first-year students to build personal confidence and academic ability to succeed at public four-year higher education institution• Served as a resource for international students who were unfamiliar with American culture and college • Coordinated one social activity a month for the mentees to build community

• Engaged over 100 middle & high school students in activities that supported their academic and social development• Encouraged and built confidence in mentees providing emotional and personal support• Coordinated small and large group activities with team of interns

• Ensured customers’ needs by maintaining effective communication between clients and service providers• Supported team of 20 staff members with paperwork, monetary deposits, and financial data• Maintained a clean and friendly office environment by greeting clients and organizing the space

• Interpreted and translated insurance paperwork and medical forms between medical staff and Japanese-speaking patients • Resolved patient concerns and issues related to the health care system, and financial and social barriers• Organized check-in, scheduling, verification of demographic information and fiscal data into hospital’s record system

• Utilized international experience to foster an environment that was welcoming for Japanese customers• Provided Japanese language translation service to customers and employees• Assisted the hairdressers in keeping the salon clean and organized

• Managed seating set-up and room layout for wedding parties and coordinated dining schedules with Head Chef• Led training of and supported new employees during change of management and corporate restructuring • Provided leadership to staff to ensure franchise growth