Noriko Wada Email & Phone Number

Hawaii, United States

Hawaii, United States

Honolulu

In my role as Chief of Plans at Hawaii State Emergency Management Agency in Honolulu, I was responsible for developing and implementing standards, processes, and tools for maintaining over 86 Statewide Emergency Management Plans. This included creating a scalable system for All Hazards Emergency Operations Plans, SEOC Procedural Guides, and SESF Annexes to ensure readiness and effectiveness in emergency response.

Honolulu

Volunteer Disaster Responder & Instructor (Recon/Advon, Core Ops, Chainsaw Operations 1) with Team Rubicon. During 2023, I traveled extensively throughout the US, both as Disaster Responder and Chainsaw Operations Instructor, until the Maui Wildfires incident on Aug 8. I then pivoted to focused on supporting the Hawaii State Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters to better coordinate response and recovery activities in my own state.

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

DATA MANAGEMENT: analyze and develop organization schema for data generated during complex multi-jurisdictional pandemic response. Provide regular training, maintenance, and archiving of data to ensure ease of access during and following end of projectPROCESS IMPROVEMENT: document processes, identify issues, design and implement solutions to ensure efficient function of Stakeholder GroupsCOLLABORATION: work within cross functional Stakeholder Groups (State, City, Counties, and private… Show more DATA MANAGEMENT: analyze and develop organization schema for data generated during complex multi-jurisdictional pandemic response. Provide regular training, maintenance, and archiving of data to ensure ease of access during and following end of projectPROCESS IMPROVEMENT: document processes, identify issues, design and implement solutions to ensure efficient function of Stakeholder GroupsCOLLABORATION: work within cross functional Stakeholder Groups (State, City, Counties, and private organizations) under tight time constraints to deliver COVID-19 Vaccinations in an equitable mannerTASK MANAGEMENT: track progression to maintain accountability in a complex collaborative environment with unequal resource distribution Show less

Hawaiian Islands

Leveraging 25+ years of production & management experience in the US, Asia & Europe to help businesses achieve increased efficiency and profitability. Areas of particular expertise include production & vendor management, localization, software development and strategic global expansions.

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

LICENSEE RELATIONS: cultivate collaboration and establish best practices in communications, submissions & approvals, schedules, asset managementSCRUM MASTER: backlog grooming, eliminate orphans and overdue projects; set clear prioritization within a dynamic environmentPROCESS IMPROVEMENT: document and test processes, perform retrospectives, implement and communicate changesREPORT TO C-SUITE EXECUTIVES: generate Gantt charts and summaries for strategic planning and Business… Show more LICENSEE RELATIONS: cultivate collaboration and establish best practices in communications, submissions & approvals, schedules, asset managementSCRUM MASTER: backlog grooming, eliminate orphans and overdue projects; set clear prioritization within a dynamic environmentPROCESS IMPROVEMENT: document and test processes, perform retrospectives, implement and communicate changesREPORT TO C-SUITE EXECUTIVES: generate Gantt charts and summaries for strategic planning and Business Development initiatives Show less

Hawaiian Islands

REORGANIZATION: restructure production department responsible for providing creatives for top firms and organizations (Kaiser, Foodland, Department of Land and Natural Resources, US Military)STRATEGIC PLANNING: lead cross functional discussions with C-Suite executives and planning sessions for staff developmentCOMMUNICATIONS: bridge between client, sales personnel and technical/production staff to ensure clear objectives and timelinesTASK MANAGEMENT: conduct day-to-day tracking and… Show more REORGANIZATION: restructure production department responsible for providing creatives for top firms and organizations (Kaiser, Foodland, Department of Land and Natural Resources, US Military)STRATEGIC PLANNING: lead cross functional discussions with C-Suite executives and planning sessions for staff developmentCOMMUNICATIONS: bridge between client, sales personnel and technical/production staff to ensure clear objectives and timelinesTASK MANAGEMENT: conduct day-to-day tracking and delivery of assignments Show less

Aliso Viejo, Ca

PRODUCT LAUNCH: execute simultaneous world-wide launch of WildStar (MMORPG) in English/French/German languagesVENDOR MANAGEMENT: restructure vendor responsibilities and delivery processes to eliminate runaway costsTRAINING: develop tutorials, templates, and best practices for measurable progress and increased accountability within game development studioSTRATEGY: generate proposals & design road maps for expansion into other territories, languages, and platformsRESOURCE… Show more PRODUCT LAUNCH: execute simultaneous world-wide launch of WildStar (MMORPG) in English/French/German languagesVENDOR MANAGEMENT: restructure vendor responsibilities and delivery processes to eliminate runaway costsTRAINING: develop tutorials, templates, and best practices for measurable progress and increased accountability within game development studioSTRATEGY: generate proposals & design road maps for expansion into other territories, languages, and platformsRESOURCE MANAGEMENT: manage internal staff and vendor teams across multiple locales (Brighton, UK; Barcelona, SP; Montreal, CA; Aliso Viejo, US) and time zones simultaneouslyRESOURCE DEVELOPMENT: invest in direct reports and provide personalized guidance sessions to direct reports as well as staff from other departments in career development Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

PRODUCT RELEASE: manage launch of Free-to-Play browser & mobile titles PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: identify inefficiencies and develop collaborative cross functional processes amongst Business Intelligence, Legal, QA, Marketing, and PR departments in multiple territories (US/Japan/EU) COMMUNICATION: improve inter and intra-departmental (i.e. Community, GM, Info, Fraud Prevention, etc) communications and collaboration COMPLIANCE: manage staff & vendor resources to ensure PCI DSS compliance… Show more PRODUCT RELEASE: manage launch of Free-to-Play browser & mobile titles PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: identify inefficiencies and develop collaborative cross functional processes amongst Business Intelligence, Legal, QA, Marketing, and PR departments in multiple territories (US/Japan/EU) COMMUNICATION: improve inter and intra-departmental (i.e. Community, GM, Info, Fraud Prevention, etc) communications and collaboration COMPLIANCE: manage staff & vendor resources to ensure PCI DSS compliance in operations Show less

Sf Bay Area, Orange County Ca, Montreal Qc

Consulting for clients (XSEED, Sony Japan, Majesco, City of Newport Beach, CLC Canada) in various fields: multi media production, localization, vendor management, education, healthcare, and finance.

San Jose, California, United States

-Recruited and led the top grossing team to produce highly acclaimed console & hand-held titles-Participated in global (Japan/US/EU) summits to advise and approve future projects, and ensure US market representation-Developed protocols and cross functional training -Balanced managerial duties while producing over 21+ solo titles simultaneously

San Jose, California, United States

-Produced multiple Greatest Hits console series including Xenosaga, Ace Combat, Tekken, Ridge Racer and Soul Calibur. -Delivered large scale (80+ hour gameplay) multi-million dollar projects such as the Xenosaga series on-time and budget-Extensive hands-on experience in Voice Over production covering entire pipeline (i.e. vendor negotiations & contracting, translation, script editing, schedule management, casting, directing, recording, and asset delivery)-Managed all aspects of game… Show more -Produced multiple Greatest Hits console series including Xenosaga, Ace Combat, Tekken, Ridge Racer and Soul Calibur. -Delivered large scale (80+ hour gameplay) multi-million dollar projects such as the Xenosaga series on-time and budget-Extensive hands-on experience in Voice Over production covering entire pipeline (i.e. vendor negotiations & contracting, translation, script editing, schedule management, casting, directing, recording, and asset delivery)-Managed all aspects of game production from pre-production to final publisher approval (i.e. concept development & approval, coordination with developers, vendor & asset management, scheduling, translation, integration, compiling, submission to publisher, etc)-Trained and mentored junior staff Show less

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

-Part of the initial three-person on-site team responsible for setting up, staffing, and relocating new hires from a variety of international locales (Japan, Montréal, Europe, Russia, etc.) to a yet-to-be-built CG production facility -Worked in multiple CG departments (Animation, Sets and Props, Motion Capture, Visual Effects, etc.) for the Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within CG Movie

Tokyo, Japan

Localized benchmark titles such as Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy VII

Ba, Political Science

Pre Physician'S Assistant Studies

Emt, Emergency Medicine

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