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Dubai, Ae

Dubai, Ae

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany

Miyazaki, Japan

What I did:• Opened two international share houses equipped with surf rentals, gardens, and rooms for up to 10 guests.• Managed finance, business development, and marketing.• Attracted 30+ long-term and 11 short-term guests via social media, web-based, and in-person marketing campaigns.• Successfully navigated foreign bureaucracy with (then) novice Japanese.Where I excelled:• Attracted 50+ guests through effective social media, web-based, and in-person advertising. • Built a welcoming and fun environment for a loyal customer base that included 20+ repeat guests and event participants.Where I was challenged:• Designing a comprehensive and flexible business plan with no prior experience.• Handling interpersonal challenges arising from insufficient vetting and problematic guests.• Adapting marketing to attract customers to more expensive second location.• Navigating a foreign business environment.What I learned:• Customer feedback is useful for short-term problem solving and strategic decision making. • A figure-it-out-as-you-go approach can create priceless value in the form of failures and learnings, but at the cost of money and time.• Valuing my own time fairly is critical to developing a sustainable business.• Website design, social media advertising, and cross-cultural business management skills.

Miyazaki, Japan

What I did:• Developed education tools and delivered presentations to thousands of students at six public schools.• Cultivated English proficiency and intercultural curiosity as a cultural ambassador for Miyazaki City.• Partnered with prefectural "super teacher" to develop a teacher's guidebook for new tablet-based curricula.Where I excelled:• Received high honors in teaching excellence from Miyazaki Board of Education.• Selected as cultural ambassador for America in Miyazaki City.• Supported 6 students in reaching the final round of the prefectural speech competition. • Developed 20+ original lesson plans used by current teachers.Where I was challenged:• Overcoming language and cultural barriers to extract honest feedback from co-workers.• Showing up as an enthusiastic leader without overstepping boundaries as a foreigner.• Maximizing student outcomes and long-term relationships while co-teaching with teachers who possess values and teaching styles that radically differed from my own.What I learned:• Adaptability: I recognized the importance of tailoring lessons to match students' needs, embracing feedback, and letting go of ineffective activities.• Self-criticism: I took organized notes, sought criticism from experienced teachers, and reflected on my performance to foster personal growth and build honest relationships.• Leadership: I established firm yet fair rules, involved students in decision-making processes, maintained consistency in praise and discipline, and prioritized organization to ensure successful classroom outcomes.• Intercultural Communication: I leveraged my half-Japanese background to navigate cultural nuances and build productive relationships while embracing both inclusion and exception.

Saint Paul, Mn

• Conducted comparative analyses of refugee policy across EU states. • Lectured and led focus groups for introductory course

Saint Paul, Mn

• Represented Macalester College at events including Board of Trustees meetings, weddings, and conferences• Coordinated with clients, dining services, security, reservations, and other relevant departments to ensure that all events run smoothly • Operated technology and manage scheduling in lecture halls, board rooms, and all other event spaces

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

What I did:• Conducted state-wide study of services available to drug users at risk of HIV.• Facilitated discussions between Walgreens (2nd largest Pharmacy in US), MN Aids Project, and MN Dept. of Health, resulting in retraction of a harmful store policy and implementation of new employee training.Where I excelled:• Establishing trust with stakeholders by volunteering at syringe exchanges, conducting focus groups, shadowing pharmacy employees, and engaging in drug rehabilitation meetings.• Creating a space for productive dialogue between antagonistic stakeholders with radically different backgrounds, including pharmacy executives, health officials, NGOs, and drug users.Where I was challenged:• Overcoming an impulse to jump straight to solutions. • Understanding the limitations of my role as a student with relatively limited knowledge of the problem I was trying to solve.What I learned:• Recognized the importance of relationship building, qualitative and quantitative storytelling, and persistence for navigating challenging negotiations.• Embraced a bottom-up approach, prioritizing stakeholder needs, motivations, and constraints, which resulted in the discovery of overlapping interests and collaborative progress.

Den Haag, Nl

Oakland, Ca

• Developed and maintained partnerships with Bay Area restaurants and food providers• Supported chefs and culinary students during interactive workshops and trainings• Created maps and data visualizations of organization’s operations for grant proposals

Master Of Engineering, International Material Flow Management, 1.4

UNESCO-recognized dual-degree program offered in partnership with Ritsumeikan APU. Specialized in aligning climate protection.

International Material Flow Management Program, 3.67/4

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government, 3.69/4

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government