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Work Experience
October 2022 - current
Marketing & Sales Associate Specialized in the Japanese Market
Yokohama, Kanagawa & Toronto, ON --- remote
Visit professional ballet companies, retailers and schools for refitting・Manage the Japanese social media channels・Make sales (B2B and DTC) identifying customers' needs・Solve customers' problems in person, via emails, DMs, and online meetings・Translate the material into Japanese understanding the cultural differences between the US and Japan・Research the trends in the Japanese dance industry and reflect into the marketing strategies・Reach out to professional ballet dancers and work together on social media activities・Interpret between Japanese and English・Provide customer services from individuals to companies・Build a stronger relationship with retailers in Japan and Canada
June 2020 - October 2022
Japanese Marketing Specialist
New York, NY & Yokohama, Kanagawa --- remote
Translated the material into Japanese・Managed the Japanese Instagram account and LINE account・Researched the trends in the Japanese dance industry and reflected into the marketing strategies・Found professional ballet dancers and built a strong relationship with them・Interpreted between Japanese and English・Provided customer service・Assisted sales both B2B and DTC
February 2020 - June 2020
Fitting Specialist
New York, NY
Welcomed dancers at the Boutique・Assisted dancers in finding the best pointe shoes for them・Handled emails and phone calls・Organized pointe shoes and other products to make sure the inventory was well managed
Other Work Experience
February 2025 - November 2025
Food Counter Attendant
Brampton, ON
Greeted the customers in a friendly manner・Took orders and communicated with the kitchen if necessary・Prepared the items・ Provided great customer service to make sure each customer leaves the place satisfied・Understood the situation and worked efficiently under the stressed circumstance
April 2024 - February 2025
Server
Shibuya, Tokyo
Greeted and took orders from customers in a friendly manner・Served food and beverages at an appropriate timing・Managed orders using the POS system・Created a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere and made sure they are having a great time・Understood the situation and prioritized tasks efficiently
March 2023 - October 2023
Doughnut Maker/ Barista
Toronto, ON
Greeted and take orders from customers in a friendly manner・Made batter and glazes, following the recipe accurately・Made doughnuts right after receiving orders・Maintained the FOH and BOH clean and tidy・Assisted the customers in having a great experience・Evaluated the environment and move accordingly
April 2021 - November 2022
Bilingual Teacher
Yokohama, Kanagawa
Took care of students (3 to 12 years old) in both English and Japanese・Assisted them in having fun in an English-speaking environment・Made class plans according to students’ levels
January 2020 - January 2021
Teaching Artist
Brooklyn, NY
Demonstrated basic ballet movements and creative movements・Created a fun environment where kids (3 to 6 years old) could enjoy moving their body
January 2020 - June 2020
Marketing and PR Intern specializing in the Japanese Market
New York, NY
Found ballet studios and schools in Japan・Connected them with this dance company・Set dates and schedule of activities in Japan・Planned all activities through social media channels
Summer 2019
Interpreter
Tokyo, Japan
Interpreted between Japanese and English・Ushered the attendees
Summer 2019
Backstage Assistant for ballet performance
Kanagawa, Japan
Organized costumes・Took care of kids (3 to 9 years old)・Cued the kids making sure they were on stage on time
Summer 2019
Examination Supervisor
Kanagawa, Japan
Supervised examinees of Japanese Language Proficiency Test・Ushered the participants
Summer 2018
Usher
Tokyo, Japan
Ushered the visitors at several events such as concerts, soccer games and academic conferences
Education
August 2017 - December 2019
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, California
Earned a bachelor's degree in dance with a minor in public relations, summa cum laude. CSULB GPA: 4.0 Combined GPA: 3.98
Jamiesson-Pechstein COTA Scholarship Fall 2018 - Spring 2019
President's List Fall 2017- Fall 2019
January 2015 - May 2017
MiraCosta College
Oceanside, California
Earned an associate degree in dance. GPA: 3.95
President's Permanent Honor Roll
Performance Experience
at California State University, Long Beach
October 2019
"Process"
in "Variance: The BFA Dance Concert"
Choreographed by Jasmyn Hamblin
at the Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theater
March 2019
"////unseen"
in MFA thesis concert, "Hemisphere: A Mixtape"
Choreographed by Manuel Macias
at the Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theater
February 2019
"This I Believe"
in "Contemporary Dance Concert"
Choreographed by Catalina Eddy
at the Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theater
November 2018
"current"
in "Fusion—A Collaboration of Dance, Live Orchestra and Chorus"
Choreographed by Rebecca Lemme and Rebecca Bryant
at the Richard & Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center
October 2018
"Under Control"
in "Variance: The BFA Dance Concert"
Choreographed by Allie Miks and Sarah Culotta
at the Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theater
October 2017
"Signaling"
in a part of the exhibition, "David Lamelas: A Life of Their Own"
Directed by David Lamelas
Assisted by Rebecca Bryant
at the University Art Museum
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