Beth Hillman Tagawa Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, CA, US

Wrote/designed funding proposals for amounts up to $15 million to support children's health. Developed web, email and newsletter copy, as well as other public-facing communications. Wrote, edited, and oversaw design and publication of Foundation newsletter, reaching over 20,000 donors three times each year. Created social media content.

Wrote, edited and managed copy flow for museum magazine (published three times a year). Produced copy for the museum's website, marketing campaigns and other public-facing materials. Edited and proofread public-facing materials, ensuring a consistent "brand voice" across all copy.

San Francisco Bay Area

Composed, edited and fact-checked reports analyzing performance of international luxury hotels. Met internal and client deadlines, ensuring accuracy, clarity and thoroughness. Performed multiple client surveys in Europe and Asia. September 2014 - January 2016: Wrote and edited reports on a freelance basis.

San Francisco Bay Area

Researched, reported, wrote and edited press releases, online news stories and social media content. Pitched stories to media outlets to generate positive coverage. Proofread brochures, alumni magazine and weekly campus newsletter. Created and maintained University’s Pinterest profile. Secured coverage in San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Times, Marin.

Researched, reported and wrote news and feature articles for publication of non-profit organization that aims to unite the Japanese American community.

Coordinated, edited and fact-checked content for Nichi Bei’s comprehensive Cherry Blossom Festival guide. Worked with writers to develop and meet deadlines. Assisted with design.

Tokyo, Japan (and remote)

Managed production for a website promoting Japanese exports, overseeing the editing, translation, image acquisition and copy approval of 70 articles profiling leading Japanese companies from January to March 2014.

Founded and organized events for bilingual English / Japanese women’s group. Oversaw group from concept design to the development of a mailing list of over 100.

Wrote original funding proposals and reports for a wide range of art and film programs. Tracked internal and external grant deadlines and coordinated grant submissions.

Researched, reported and pitched articles for Asahi’s coverage of the Eastern half of the country. Monitored and did immediate reporting of breaking news events. Followed the 2008 presidential election, coordinating interviews with candidates’ families and colleagues in Congress. Developed and maintained sources in civilian and government roles. Completed.

Conducted English courses for Japanese students on a cruise around the world.

Kaibara, Japan And Kyoto, Japan

Conducted English courses for three levels of junior high and high school students, developing all curriculum, coursework and evaluation materials.

Ms, Journalism

Bachelor'S, English Literature And Japanese (Double Major)