Manager, Graphic Designer, Social Media Manager, HQ Liaison

Successfully booked North-American, South-American, and Japanese booking with over 50 performed shows across the U.S. and Japan.Coordinating with members, choreographers, costume designers, composers, lyricists, event planners, stage techs, and more.Event planning and stage direction utilizing knowledge in lighting, AV, professional equipmentManaging all English and Japanese-language social media accounts. Music and brand promotionMerchandising (design of; production of)Providing Japanese translations to original English lyrics to assist in creation of Japanese-language versions of songsMultiple credited works as a lyricist (Sunny Day, COLORIZE The World, 2UNER)

Photographing items for the store’s social media in conjunction with new releasesCreating and pitching unique social media campaigns to promote in-store events and promotionsTracking and utilizing trends across social media to increase reach and visibility

Reviewing lesson plans to create individualized, targeted tutoring for students, teaching in intimate and large settings; Working alongside Japanese tutors to provide and create real-world conversation examples and cultural notes; Instructing students on grammar, vocabulary, kanji, hiragana, katakana with the use of curated mnemonic techniquesProofing, editing, and consulting college students writing class papers and theses

Familiarizing myself with Japanese-language games ahead of American release dates to aid in event planning and promotional events for upcoming games including but not limited to:North-American release of “Style Savvy” (GIRLS MODE 3 キラキラ☆コーデ in Japan) for Nintendo 3DSPokémon Sun & Moon for Nintendo 3DSKirby and the Rainbow Curse for Wii UMonthly Pokémon EventsParticipated for in-store and out-of-store events as an officially certified Nintendo Mascot, hired by Nintendo HQ. Roles included: Pikachu, Kirby, Mario, and JibanyanCo-managing Nintendo NYC’s social media accounts and assets ( photography, SNS posts, and other content creation)Introducing potential customers, both foreign and local, to our hardware and software titles while keeping daily sales goals in mind, utilizing Spanish, English, Japanese and Korean when requiredWriting comprehensive emails to staff/management, reviewing games, Nintendo content, or to relay customer concerns