About Me.
I was born and raised in Japan and have studied in New Zealand and the United States through university programs.
Experiencing life in different places and making many international friends has fostered a deep empathy for others. Seeing the world through other people's eyes, feeling what they feel, and experiencing things as they do has developed a cultural sensitivity that is so critical for effective UX/UI design.
Since childhood, I have always had a curious nature. I love trying new things. Early on, I fell in love with expression through art. When something new captures my attention, I am determined to try it. That's my motto. I discovered UX/UI design when researching how to build my website. The more I researched, the more interested I became in UX/UI design. I aspired to become a designer and enrolled in Thinkful’s UX/UI design program. Using my cross-functional work experience and training from the course, I engaged in design projects that provide simple answers to complex user problems. My goal as a designer is to create aesthetically pleasing and accessible products. If we have the same goal, let's connect!
Experience
2019-2021
Account Manager
Taiyo Yuden
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Problem-solved customer design issues between cross-functional international teams in coordination with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Logistics
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Managed, coordinated and implemented the sales activities for key strategic accounts by making a sales strategy and action plan
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Delivered the highest level of satisfaction to customers by answering customer inquiries and resolving customer issues in a timely manner
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Provided the management team with sales data and identified current and future opportunities
2016-2019
Lead Sales Associate
Wismettac Asian Foods
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Built and maintained strong relationships with over eighty restaurant owners throughout Miami and San Diego
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Provided Business Intelligence data collection and interpretation to leadership
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Drove strategic product sales for maximization of profit margin
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Responsible for all payment accounts, collecting checks, and dealing with any accounting mistakes
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Assisted branch manager in identifying and driving item prioritization within the team
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Successfully met individual sales annual budget both years
2015-2016
Product Development, Engineering & Sales
Actment
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Engineered and designed casing and circuitry for development of new blood pressure measuring device in collaboration with a key player in Japanese medical device industry
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Experienced multinational sales exhibit of medical device products in Tokyo gaining exposure to a competitive sales environment
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Translated critical documents from English to Japanese for CEO, which accelerated learning of medical device industry
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