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Support clients in APAC and the USA on projects relating to business development, branding, marketing, and sales strategy.• Collaborated with multinational teams to develop and implement successful business development initiatives.• Identified and promoted more efficient operations for a Financial Services client, increasing productivity by 20%.• Increased web traffic and decreased customer acquisition costs for an e-commerce site, through SEO optimization.• Received positive feedback from clients for assistance in achieving business goals in a timely and professional manner.

New product-focused start-up division (KoPro) of a Japanese trading company specializing in photo-optical materials. Managed all aspects of international sales, digital marketing, brand strategy, product and project management, and CRM for the international product department.• Led vital marketing campaigns, creating new content and coordinating with market influencers, artists, and YouTubers, to foster international awareness. • Continually increased website traffic by more than 15% each quarter. • Increased online sales conversion rate by 500% on the company’s previous online store within 3 months of joining by optimizing SEO, website design, and layout.• Planned and implemented international rebranding after pitching to company leadership for the complete redesign of the international division. • Designed and managed the construction of the company’s new English-language website. This resulted in an average increase of 200% in customer engagement on key pages, as well as an increase of 50% in checkout rate. (Website comparison below) https://web.archive.org/web/20210625135923/https://www.ko-pro.black/product/musou-black-paint/ ➡ www.the-black-market.com/marketplace/musou-black-paint/• Led the development of new IP and supervised the filing of US trademark patents. • Successfully executed the launch of the company’s new flagship product (Kiwami Fabric), which sold out within the first month of sales and continues to do so. • Conducted competitor analysis and market research.• Remotely coordinated the setup and execution of trade show exhibitions in SEA with the Thai office.• Negotiated wholesale agreements and maintained relationships with international vendors and distributors. • Revised ToS, return policy, and other legal documentation leading to a decrease in claims and returns, reducing lost revenue by an average of 5%.

One of Asia's leading IT solution providers with more than 1,400 customers throughout Asia and the world.• Oversaw setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of technology to be used by an industry-leading multinational corporation.• Drafted, proofread, and revised internal and external English language-based communications.

Started a boutique photography business while in university, specialized in event and portrait photography.• Reorganized initial business plan resulting in a 200% increase in sales revenue.• Marketed services via word of mouth, Instagram, and self-built website.• Contracted with third-party vendors and recruited and trained assistants. • Clients included Metropolis Magazine, AKS Co., Ltd, Miss World Japan, and Sophia University.

Well known independent blog focusing on investigative reporting on all aspects of Japanese culture. • Assisted award-winning journalist and author of Tokyo Vice, Jake Adelstein with research, interviewing sources, and copy-editing new articles and book chapters.• Wrote articles and reviews for the Center's blog on various topics related to Japan

World's second-largest entertainment company operating over 130 attractions in 25 countries globally.• Worked closely with the Regional Commercial Director/Interim General Manager and Commercial Manager from the Singapore office on various initiatives to transform the organizational culture and led initiatives relating to the recruitment and retention of employees.• Managed all HR aspects of the business for two weeks in the absence of an HR manager.• Increased employee engagement and satisfaction by over 20% by spearheading new initiatives based on self-collected employee feedback.• Created successful HR-related marketing campaigns for both internal and external use.• Successfully pitched proposal to APAC regional headquarters to substantially increase the wages of all part-time employees.

Opened and managed a small concept bar while still being a full-time student. • In charge of event planning, marketing, menu creation, staff training, upselling, and managing the daily operations of the establishment