MODE is an IoT tech company with offices in both Silicon Valley and Tokyo, Japan. We provide end-to-end semi-custom IoT solutions and Generative AI for organizations to improve their operations, by connecting them to their data and insights, allowing them to turn innovative ideas into sustainable solutions that address a wide range of challenges.At MODE, our relentless pursuit is to discover boundless opportunities for organizations, enabling them to effortlessly harness their data and gain valuable insights that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and effectiveness through the power of IoT and AI.

SmartNews is a leading global information and news discovery app that uses machine learning technology and partnerships with over 3,000 global publishers to deliver quality information to millions of users worldwide.- Built and led the US Talent Acquisition function as an early employee (#25 in US) and first full-cycle recruiter in the US, supporting all divisions including Engineering, Product, Design, Data Science, Marketing, Sales, and Operations- Grew the first Talent Acquisition team consisting of 7 members at its peak, with 3 Recruiters, 2 Recruiting Coordinators, 1 Sourcer and 1 Program Manager, driving ~6x personnel growth across the US organization from 25 employees to ~145 employees- Coached and developed team members into high-performing staff, resulting in multiple promotions and achievement of quarterly Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), including hiring targets- Developed and executed strategy for all non-executive level hiring across divisions in the US organization- Created and maintained advanced pipeline reports with critical hiring metrics (offer acceptance rate, time-to-offer, time-to-hire, time-to-fill, cost per hire, etc) to identify bottlenecks and drive team performance, consistently reducing average time-to-hire each year

Criteo is a global technology company that powers the world’s marketers and media owners with trusted and impactful advertising through our world-leading Commerce Media Platform, a suite of products that activates the world’s largest set of commerce data to drive better commerce outcomes. We help thousands of brands, publishers, and retailers reach and monetize audiences and are committed to supporting a fair and open internet that enables discovery, innovation, and choice.- Managed team of 3, including 2 senior recruiters, overseeing full-cycle recruitment for the North Asia (Japan and Korea) Sales & Operations organization, as well as Marketing, Finance, Legal, HR and Workplace Experience functions- Successfully reduced average time-to-fill for all Japan and Korea positions from 103 days in 2017 to 65 days in 2018, with 55 requisitions filled in 2018- Served as an active member of the Japan leadership team, collaborating closely with senior management to ensure alignment between global business goals and local hiring goals, adapting as needed for the Japan and Korea markets- Led quarterly behavioral interview training sessions with experienced and newly promoted hiring managers, helping to ensure interviews were managed effectively and objectively with reduced bias

Wahl and Case is a global tech recruitment firm based in Tokyo, Japan. The San Francisco branch was established in mid-2012. We're experts in partnering with and helping grow Asian and European-based tech startups entering the US market, as well as startups looking to enter Asia. The San Francisco team specialized in the Ad Tech, Cybersecurity, FinTech and Consumer Mobile App spaces. Functionally, we successfully supported our clients across Sales, Marketing, Creatives and Technical roles.- Led business and operations for US office, including full P&L responsibility, reporting directly to Tokyo-based CEO/Founder- Hired, trained, developed, and coached existing and new direct reports as well as conducted performance management with underperformers- Generated revenue by successfully sourcing and introducing Engineers, Product Managers, Marketers, and Sales professionals to various startup clients- Oversaw up to 7 recruitment staff, maintaining a collaborative and motivated team through periods of change and high turnover- Managed over 20 client accounts while driving business development efforts by diversifying client portfolio, continuously advancing executive-level relationships and implementing creative techniques to attract passive candidates- Created company-wide key performance indicators (KPIs) for weekly/monthly planning and goal setting to drive commercial activity (i.e., Calls, Candidate Registrations, CVs Sent, Interviews and Meetings)

en world Japan K.K. (formerly known as Wall Street Associates K.K.) is an executive recruitment firm that was established in Japan in 1999. en world Japan specializes in recruitment for the Accountancy, IT, HR, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Sales & Marketing and Engineering markets.- Strong track record of successful Accounting & Finance introductions, including CFO, mid-Manager and entry level positions; over 75 introductions generating revenue of over JPY 230 million in revenue, plus over JPY 100 million in associated revenue (referrals and job leads)- Managed a team of 5 staff, including 2 Business Managers, 2 Consultants and 1 Candidate Advisor; Highest revenue generating team per biller in fiscal year 2012 (total of over JPY 160 million) - Managed over 60 client accounts across industry, ranging from small businesses and start-ups to large multinational companies- Continuously developed new clients using a variety of creative approaches, including targeted Internet searches, professional association lists, cold calling, and professional networking- Negotiated contract conditions, consulting fees, employment terms and salary packages

The JET Programme is one of Japan’s largest cultural and exchange programs, run by the Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs along with local governments. Selected participants are sent to various cities throughout Japan, to assist in teaching English and to promote international exchange and understanding.- Created and implemented English lesson plans for approximately 15 classes and 450 students per week- Introduced Scott’s CD (Communicate Daily) Programme in which students were rewarded with a music CD when they speak to me in English- Trained multiple students for annual prefectural speech contest- Led two JET seminar discussions, both at mid-year conferences, covering effective means of communication between ALTs and Japanese Teachers of English (JTEs)- Fostered community relations by helping at numerous international events held at local schools

Novogradac & Company LLP is a national certified public accounting and consulting firm with 12 offices nationwide. Our clients represent a broad range of industries, with a major emphasis in the real estate sector. We provide publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and we work extensively in the affordable housing, community development and renewable energy field.- Responsible for audit and tax preparation for firm clients, including limited partnerships, limited liability companies and other rental real estate entities- Supervised and trained two staff accountants for one of firm's largest clients, as well as completing the most difficult components of the client engagements as the team Senior- Fostered a strong working relationship with clients, via communication on a weekly basis and occasional fieldwork, resulting in more efficient completion of tasks and high client satisfaction- Completed assigned projects, including approximately thirty tax returns, twenty audits, five agreed upon procedures and two final cost certifications- Received recognition as second runner-up (out of 18 eligible employees) for the “Rookie of the Year” award, the firm’s recognition award for top new hires