Experience

Japan Volleyball Association

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Board Member/Senior Director, Event Operation

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Tokyo, Japan



Japan Volleyball League Organization (V League)

• Senior Director, Business Planning

  • Oct 2021 - Jul 2023

  Tokyo, Japan



The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games

• Japan
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Izu MTB Course VGM, Izu Velodrome Deputy VGM, and Senior Director of Sport Exec Director's Office

  • Dec 2018 - Sep 2021

  Tokyo, Japan • Directed the Izu venue team of Cycling Track/MTB in developing the overall venue management plans and preparing for Games operation and competition management of Tokyo 2020 Cycling Track and MTB competitions. • Directed the entire venue management teams of Cycling Track and MTB in discussing with international/national federations, venue owners, co-host cities, including Shizuoka Prefectures and Izu City, surrounding cities, and relevant authorities/associations. • Assisted Sports… Show more • Directed the Izu venue team of Cycling Track/MTB in developing the overall venue management plans and preparing for Games operation and competition management of Tokyo 2020 Cycling Track and MTB competitions. • Directed the entire venue management teams of Cycling Track and MTB in discussing with international/national federations, venue owners, co-host cities, including Shizuoka Prefectures and Izu City, surrounding cities, and relevant authorities/associations. • Assisted Sports Director and Executive Directors and Representative of Sport Bureau in planning and preparation for the entire competition management

• Senior Director, Local Venue Management and Executive Director's Office of Sports

  • Mar 2018 - Nov 2018

  Tokyo, Japan • Directed venue management teams of Sailing and Cycling Track/MTB in developing the overall venue management plans and preparing for Games operation and competition management of Tokyo 2020 Cycling Track and MTB competitions. • Directed venue and sport management teams of both Sailing and Cycling Track and MTB in discussing with international/national federations, venue owners, co-host cities which are Kanagawa and Shizuoka Prefectures, and relevant authorities/associations. • Directed… Show more • Directed venue management teams of Sailing and Cycling Track/MTB in developing the overall venue management plans and preparing for Games operation and competition management of Tokyo 2020 Cycling Track and MTB competitions. • Directed venue and sport management teams of both Sailing and Cycling Track and MTB in discussing with international/national federations, venue owners, co-host cities which are Kanagawa and Shizuoka Prefectures, and relevant authorities/associations. • Directed organizing the Sailing test event held in September 2018 as the very first test event in all sports of Tokyo 2020 Games. • Directed special and top priority projects in planning and preparation for the entire competition management • Assisted Sports Director and Executive Directors and Representative of Sport Bureau in planning and preparation for the entire competition management

• Senior Director, Executive Director’s Office of Sports

  • Dec 2017 - Feb 2018

  Tokyo, Japan • Directed special and top priority projects in planning and preparation for the entire competition management • Directed planning and preparation for competitions newly selected sports to be competed in the Tokyo 2020 Games • Assisted Sports Director/Executive Directors and Representative of Sport Bureau in planning and preparation for the entire competition management

• Senior Director, Sport Competition Department III

  • Apr 2017 - Nov 2017

  Tokyo, Japan • Oversaw and directed planning and preparation for competition management of the following sports 11 Olympic sports: Archery, Basketball (Basketball and 3x3), Canoe, Cycling (Road Race, Track, MTB, BMX Race and Freestyle), Football, Golf, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Tennis, and Volleyball 11 Paralympic sports: Archery, Boccia, Canoe, Cycling (Road Race and Track), Goalball, Rowing, Shooting, Sitting Volleyball, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and Wheelchair Tennis • Established… Show more • Oversaw and directed planning and preparation for competition management of the following sports 11 Olympic sports: Archery, Basketball (Basketball and 3x3), Canoe, Cycling (Road Race, Track, MTB, BMX Race and Freestyle), Football, Golf, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Tennis, and Volleyball 11 Paralympic sports: Archery, Boccia, Canoe, Cycling (Road Race and Track), Goalball, Rowing, Shooting, Sitting Volleyball, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and Wheelchair Tennis • Established relationships and worked for the planning and preparation with international federations of the above sports • Directed the entire competition management for Paralympics • Recruited sport/discipline/service/technical operation managers and who are organizing competition management for the above sports

• Director, Sport Competition Team I and NOC/NPC Relations

  • Aug 2015 - Mar 2017

  Tokyo, Japan • Directed planning and preparation for competition management for the following sports: 10 Olympic sports: Aquatics (Swimming, Synchronized Swimming, Diving, and Water Polo), Baseball/Softball, Canoe, Cycling (Road Race, Track, MTB, BMX Race), Rowing, Rugby 7’s, Sailing, Sport Climbing, Volleyball (Volleyball and Beach Volleyball), and Weightlifting 9 Paralympic sports: Swimming, Boccia, Canoe, Cycling (Road Race and Track), Goalball, Powerlifting, Rowing, Sitting Volleyball, and… Show more • Directed planning and preparation for competition management for the following sports: 10 Olympic sports: Aquatics (Swimming, Synchronized Swimming, Diving, and Water Polo), Baseball/Softball, Canoe, Cycling (Road Race, Track, MTB, BMX Race), Rowing, Rugby 7’s, Sailing, Sport Climbing, Volleyball (Volleyball and Beach Volleyball), and Weightlifting 9 Paralympic sports: Swimming, Boccia, Canoe, Cycling (Road Race and Track), Goalball, Powerlifting, Rowing, Sitting Volleyball, and Wheelchair Rugby • Established relationships and worked for the planning and preparation with international federations of the above sports • Directed the entire competition management for Paralympics • Recruited sport managers who are organizing competition management of the above sports • Organized observation programs for managers and staff members of Tokyo 2020 Sport Bureau in the Rio 2016 Games in collaboration with the Rio 2016 Organising Committee

• Director of Sport Competitions and Director of NOC/NPC Relations

  • May 2015 - Jul 2015

  Tokyo, Japan



USA Volleyball

• United States
• Performing Arts and Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Coordinator, Special Projects

  • Jul 2009 - May 2015

  • Coordinated international events, such as the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA) Championships, the World Championship Qualification Tournaments, FIVB Competitions, international friendly matches, etc. • Administered the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) which is a domestic professional volleyball league in the U.S. • Published a history book of the United States Volleyball Association and the USA Volleyball covered from 1928 through 2013 • Managed… Show more • Coordinated international events, such as the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA) Championships, the World Championship Qualification Tournaments, FIVB Competitions, international friendly matches, etc. • Administered the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) which is a domestic professional volleyball league in the U.S. • Published a history book of the United States Volleyball Association and the USA Volleyball covered from 1928 through 2013 • Managed the resource library service, such as organized document/photo/video materials and responded to inquiries from members and external organizations, promoted the archived materials, and solicited material donations, etc.

• Communications & Technology Intern

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2009

  • Archiving the strategic files at the library of USA Volleyball • Assisted day to day operations at USA Volleyball



Colorado Juniors

• United States
• Spectator Sports

• Assistant Coach

  • Nov 2009 - Jul 2012

  • Coaching 17-2 Girls team as an assistant coach in 2009-2010 season when the team bid for National Division at USA Volleyball's Girls Junior National Championships in Reno, NV, July 2010. • Coaching 18-1 Girls team as an assistant coach in 2010-2011 season when the team bid for Open Division at USA Volleyball's Girls Junior national Championships in Atlanta, GA, July, 2011.



Cheyenne Mountain High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Coach for Boys Volleyball Team

  • Feb 2010 - May 2012

  • Coaching the boys volleyball team as a head coach in 2010 and 2011 spring season when the team eaned one of the top four spots at the State Championship two years in a row • Coaching the boys volleyball team as one of assistant coach in 2012 spring season

• Assistant Coach for Girls Volleyball Team

  • Jul 2009 - Nov 2011

  Colorado Springs, Colorado Area • Coached Cheyenne Mountain High School Girls' Varsity Volleyball Team as an assitant coach in 2009-2011 fall seasons • Won the 4A division State Championship for three consecutive years in 2009-2011



USA Taekwondo

• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Management Intern as a part of the United States Olympic Committee Internship Program

  • Jan 2008 - May 2008

  • Assisted event management in national championships and regional events of USA Taekwondo • Operated registration for the national events of USA Taekwondo • Organized volunteers in the national championships of USA Taekwondo • Assisted day to day operations at USA Taekwondo



Dick's Sporting Goods Park

• United States

• Event Operation Intern

  • Jul 2007 - Nov 2007

  Commerce City, Colorado, United States • Assisted event management in regular season games of Colorado Rapids, the 2007 All Star Game of Major League Soccer, a game in Super Liga and an international friendly match of Mexico vs. Columbia • Supported budgeting, staffing, and security management for games and stadium operation • Supported corporate sponsorship program with Colorado Rapids • Shadowed some event directors in games of Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche at Pepsi Center and in an entertainment show and a… Show more • Assisted event management in regular season games of Colorado Rapids, the 2007 All Star Game of Major League Soccer, a game in Super Liga and an international friendly match of Mexico vs. Columbia • Supported budgeting, staffing, and security management for games and stadium operation • Supported corporate sponsorship program with Colorado Rapids • Shadowed some event directors in games of Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche at Pepsi Center and in an entertainment show and a concert at the Paramount Theatre Show less



Sasakawa Sports Foundatio

• Information Team Manager as Manager, Public Relations

  • Apr 2005 - Jun 2006

  Tokyo, Japan • Designed and developed press conferences and news releases in public relations role • Directed SSF web-sport magazine (planning, negotiating, gathering, and editing) • Conducted Comparative Survey of National Sport Policy of twelve countries; England, Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, and China



Sasakawa Sports Foundation

• Service Division Manager as Manager, Grant Program

  • Apr 1997 - Mar 2005

  • Managed SSF grant program that funds activities conducted by sport organizations • Organized a conference for non-profit sport organizations for five years • Surveyed business demographics of non-profit sport organizations throughout Japan • Conducted Comparative Survey of National Sport Policy of ten countries; England, Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand



Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.

• Health and Welfare Department as Researcher for Sport policy and Marketing

  • Apr 2001 - Mar 2002

  • Examined the Promotion and Adjustment Law of Private Financial Initiative for sport facility • Assessed the management of sport teams sponsored by companies in Japan • Conceptualized the business development plan for the national training center of the Japan Sailing Federation • Established the administrative plans for various cities in Japan, including the cities of Toyota and Yokosuka; analyzed the survey data and developed reports of results



Blue Sea and Green Land Foundation

• Promotion and Youth Section as Coordinator, Youth Development

  • Apr 1995 - Apr 1997

  • Assisted nationwide B&G community sport centers and marine clubs • Administered the B&G Youth Ship Goodwill Cruise in Guam and Saipan

• Information System Division as Manager, Public Relations

  • Apr 1992 - Mar 1995

  • Facilitated a committee for Sport Information Systems • Published SSF monthly newsletter • Coordinated international community sporting events, such as “Challenge Day”