Experience

Tokyo Otaku Mode Inc.

• Japan
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Media Manager

  • Jan 2020 - Present

• Customer Support Specialist

  • Mar 2017 - Present

  Customer Support Agent- Answer customer inquiries about shipping, payment, or other issues (e-mail)- Proactively create solutions with team members for potential customer issues - Keep team morale positive while managing a high influx of inquiriesTOM News Team- Event Coverage (MC/Interviewer)- Translator/Writer for Art of Figure Making Feature Series Link to Articles (https://otakumode.com/news?q=adrian%20morris)Community Manager, Social MediaTokyo Otaku Mode Live Stream Hut for Tokyo Game Show 2017-2019- Interview on-stage guests as main MC- Manage questions from Twitch chat, prepare show script- Interview show floor attendees/developersTudukimi Anime Marathon (Facebook 2018-2020)- MC for English live stream of the show- Showcase appealing points regarding new anime to global audience- Communicate with audience via live chat- Troubleshoot technical difficulties TOM Fanclub (Facebook Group, 7k members)- Connect with TOM Shop fans from around the world- Arrange short office tours for visiting fans- Plan online events to encourage members to share their passion for otaku culture- Listen to fans to understand current trends in the anime, manga communityTwitter & Mail Magazine Copywriter- Write relatable, engaging copy for promotions and sales- Plan weekly tweet schedule with social media team Show less



Unisun Energy Group

• Shimbashi, Japan

• Assistant Project Manager

  • Oct 2015 - Feb 2017

  - Hold safety meetings and presentations on construction site - Mediate site information between UNISUN and sub-contractors - Take aerial photos of construction site via drone - Translate daily construction reports from Japanese to English - Record Japanese business meeting minutes and compile summary (Japanese) - Guide and inform clients about the construction site (verbal translation English to Japanese) *Japanese Driver's License *Certified High and Low Voltage Safety *Certified Construction Safety and Risk Assessment Show less



Narashino Board of Education

• Chiba, Japan

• Assistant Language Teacher

  • Aug 2012 - Jul 2015

  - Assisted, bridged, and promoted relations between Tuscaloosa and Narashino - Worked with teachers to plan lessons and proofread students’ essays - Helped foreign students by translating tests and interpreting materials - Translated documents from the board of education and mayor addressed to Tuscaloosa - Interpreted and mediated instructions between ALTs and board of education - Taught and assistant coached students in baseball and softball clubs - Assisted, bridged, and promoted relations between Tuscaloosa and Narashino - Worked with teachers to plan lessons and proofread students’ essays - Helped foreign students by translating tests and interpreting materials - Translated documents from the board of education and mayor addressed to Tuscaloosa - Interpreted and mediated instructions between ALTs and board of education - Taught and assistant coached students in baseball and softball clubs



8-4, Ltd.

• Shibuya, Japan

• Summer Intern

  • Jul 2013 - Sep 2013

  - Assisted daily with the preparation and launch of the Mighty No.9 Kickstarter. The project ended with a funding of $3,845,170 USD - Organized documents and art assets using Google Documents - Uploaded assets to project server and Google Drive - Prepared and edited PowerPoint slides for meetings and Kickstarter - Edited images using Paint.NET and Adobe Photoshop for Kickstarter project - Assisted daily with the preparation and launch of the Mighty No.9 Kickstarter. The project ended with a funding of $3,845,170 USD - Organized documents and art assets using Google Documents - Uploaded assets to project server and Google Drive - Prepared and edited PowerPoint slides for meetings and Kickstarter - Edited images using Paint.NET and Adobe Photoshop for Kickstarter project



ABXY Gaming

• University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

• Campus Group Creator/President

  • Aug 2009 - May 2010

  -Best New Student Organization and Crimson Star Awards -Recruited 350 members, engaged community by creating events such as Game Night, weekly leagues, and tournaments. -Gained and maintained financial sponsorship from Amp Energy Drinks, EA Sports, Creative Campus, and University Union. -Gathered member feedback to improve events and Game Nights Project Lead for Pixel Con 2010 -The University of Alabama's first video game convention; 400 in attendance -Coordinated staff meetings and communicated schedule deadlines -Solved staff/convention issues during the planning stage and during the convention Show less



Crimson White

• Contributing Reporter

  • Sep 2007 - May 2009

  -Wrote 32 PlayStation 3 and PSP game reviews within the year -Hosted weekly audio podcast for 2 years that discussed what we played, issues in the games industry, and our thoughts about current news -Managed promotion of podcasts through social media and iTunes -Managing Editor: www.abxygaming.blogspot.com (May 2009- April 2011) -Wrote 32 PlayStation 3 and PSP game reviews within the year -Hosted weekly audio podcast for 2 years that discussed what we played, issues in the games industry, and our thoughts about current news -Managed promotion of podcasts through social media and iTunes -Managing Editor: www.abxygaming.blogspot.com (May 2009- April 2011)