Summary
Highly analytic business graduate with solid knowledge of business, financial services, the North American and Japanese market supported by experience in client service and administration. Possess excellent research and analytical skills together with knowledge of Japanese culture. Possess strength of character, strong work ethic, integrity and a willingness to learn and bring an approachable interpersonal style and sales ability to establish rapport and trust with potential clients. Excel in maintaining composure and productivity in high-pressure and time-sensitive environments, and deliver excellence in client service using professionalism, tact and well-developed communication skills in J✞C.
Languages: Japanese (native), English (professional), French✞Hebrew (intermediate)
Work Experience
Freelance Christian Translator/Interpreter for Plano Bible Chapel, Chinese Christian Fellowship International, The MomCo, and various international Christian ministries
January 2023 - present
● Translate Christian contents based on the Bible in Japanese✞English
● Interpret messages of pastors/missionaries in Japanese✞English
● Facilitate various trainings and encounters at churches across Japan
Vice President, 株式会社 一心太助 (Corporation Isshintasuke)
2017 - present
General oversight in planning, organization, directing and controlling project operations
Freelance teacher for びーふらっと (Tien_link) and 秋山ビル
May 2017 - December 2022
● Gave lessons for various needs of learning at school and home
● Helped to learn how to do their homeworks
● Provided some environment for learning Japanese or/and English
Operation officer, Mediadin Financial Services LLP
January - August 2012
● Governed the organization by establishing broad policies and goals
● Negotiated with the key persons of partner company in New Zealand
● Managed the company's overall operation
Marketing Director, Manaviva Corporation
January 2011 - 2012
● Facilitated and provided training to those aiming to become an entrepreneur
● Governed organization by establishing policies and goals in the marketing field
● Managed for electing, supporting and reviewing the performance of work
Financial Planner, WFG Associate World Financial Group
October 2008 - 2010
● Helped people with a better financial decision and achieve their financial goals by providing advice, products, service that fit into the individuals’ financial need
● Developed and monitored a financial plan that includes a variety of activities & products, considering all relevant aspects of clients’ financial situations to manage their financial affairs and meet their life goals
Administrator, Cash Settlement CIBC Mellon
February - June 2009
● Provided support in the completion of funds transfer movements by ensuring payment timeliness and settlement efficiencies in a high volume, transaction driven environment as well as supporting physical payments via CIBC
● Efficiently processed incoming or outgoing payment instructions initiated in either an electronic or paper-based format, and ensure cash movements are remitted and settled on time
Japanese instructor / Tutor, Ottawa Japanese Language School
2006 - 2009
● Provided Japanese language instruction to students from a broad spectrum of interests and age groups in classroom and one-on-one settings
● Created and delivered lesson plans, adapting the curriculum to meet different learning styles and abilities
Education
● Non-Degree Certificate in International Cooperation and Development, Intensive Core Courses, United Nations University, Tokyo, Japan, October 2012
● DIPLOMA IN FINANCE, Business Administration, Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON Canada, September 2008
● Okayama Ichinomiya High School, Okayama City, Okayama, Japan, March 2004
Volunteering Experience
● Intern @ Aliyah Return Center https://aliyahreturncenter.com/ Galilee, Israel
● Delegate of Japan at Mini Model General Assembly in United Nations University, Tokyo Japan https://www.unic.or.jp/news_press/info/1995/
Others
● Wrote Japanese English Christian translation blogs for https://www.eastwest.org/ https://3lightcross.com/blog/
● Set up a Jewish✞Palestinian Church on the Mount of Olives, Jerusalem https://taishirosonae.wixsite.com/jp-churches
● Worked as a translation coordinator for https://www.b-cause.co.jp/ as a trial