Hello, and welcome to my LinkedIn profile!【Professional Experience】I am passionate about international education. In my previous role as a Study Abroad Counselor/Coordinator, I held a managerial position at a study abroad agency, focusing on Hawaii as our primary marketplace. This experience equipped me with a deep understanding of international education, allowing me to cultivate strong sales and presentation skills and build solid connections with professionals in the industry.I have consistently sent approximately 50 international students annually to the U.S. for their study abroad experience, with most of them being college or university students on F-1 visas.Currently, as the COO of Bearland, I manage a diverse range of responsibilities, including sales, advertising, marketing, website and social media management, travel arrangements, and event planning. My role also involves expanding our services beyond Canada to other destinations such as the Philippines and the US, providing students with more diverse options for their international education journey.【What Drives Me】I am dedicated to empowering customers not only with language skills but also with people skills, helping them navigate real-life experiences in foreign countries. My goal is to prepare them to play important roles in a globalized world.【Education】I hold a Bachelor's degree in English Language from J. F. Oberlin University, which provided me with a strong foundation in language learning and international communication. Additionally, I have been majoring in Business Management at SELC Career College in Vancouver, Canada, since January 2024, to further enhance my international business skills.【Qualifications】・Proven expertise in selling international programs to students・Experience in arranging study abroad programs, including application processes and accommodation arrangements・Marketing experience at a language school in the U.S.・Skilled in organizing face-to-face and online events to promote study abroad programs and services to prospective clientsPlease feel free to connect with me if you would like to learn more about my career path. I look forward to connecting and engaging with professionals who share a passion for international education.Best Regards,Kengo Hotta
