Work Experience

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Consulate General of Japan
350 South Grand Avenue, Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Los Angeles, CA | Phone: (213) 617-6700 x332
Interim Assistant for the JET Program (9/2010 to 11/2015)
-contacted Southern Californian universities via email, phone correspondences, and in-person meetings
-created marketing materials for information sessions and study abroad fairs
-positively represented the Consulate General of Japan and the JET Program at all times
-maintained databases, statistics, confidential files, and Excel lists
-increased recruitment and school outreach by 20% from 2014

Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme / JET Program
Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Assistant Language Teacher of English (7/2010 to 7/2015)
-created, copied, and distributed English worksheets, lesson plans, visual materials, and activities to elementary, junior, and senior high school students and teachers
-presented on English education at conferences and Youtube
-trained teachers and staff for English teaching and programs
-planned events with teachers and students to increase interest in English education and English-related functions
-changed English education culture at schools

Cross-Cultural Center / Center for Intercultural Relations
Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, San Diego, CA 92182-7460
San Diego State University, CA | Phone: (619) 594-7057
Marketing and Communications Intern (10/2009 to 4/2010)
-planned, created, implemented, and promoted marketing campaigns for cultural events with social media and digital branding
-presented in classrooms and cultural events
-trained student organizations in completing accounting paperwork
-balanced budgets for cultural student organizations

Associated Students Inc.
Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, San Diego, CA 92182-7800
San Diego State University, CA | Phone: (619) 594-6555
Lead Customer Service Assistant, Business Services and Lead of Diversity Program in Part-Time Jobs (8/2006 to 10/2009)
-trained new employees in customer service and office operations
-assisted Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable
-linked student organizations with office's programs and policies
-did clerical duties (filing, greeting patrons, answering phones)
-developed marketing strategies specific to diverse students; created effective marketing materials
-recorded and analyzed diversity statistics to assess program's efforts
-lead job-hunting workshops for over 100 international students