Experience

Kotobukiya Co., Ltd.

• Japan
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  Organizing, planning, coordinating, administering, and implementing the retailer sales processes for a pop culture toy and collectibles distribution operation in Torrance, California to maximize sales and support chain store retail and distribution partners. Organizing, planning, coordinating, administering, and implementing the retailer sales processes for a pop culture toy and collectibles distribution operation in Torrance, California to maximize sales and support chain store retail and distribution partners.



NPO Global Learning Advancement Department

• Japan
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing

  • Aug 2014 - Oct 2018

  Created and designed printed and digital Marketing materials for Board of Education proposals. Managed and created advertisements on multiple websites (Gaijinpot.com, Ohayosensei.com, Jobsinjapan.com) to recruit new English Teachers. Created marketing materials for language examinations like the EIKEN, TOEIC, and TOEFL tests. Delivered and created demo English lessons and presentations to Board of Educations of Japanese schools. Interviewed and screened new English Teachers. Strategized the pairing of English Teachers and corresponding Elementary, Junior High, and High Schools. Gave English Teacher trainings to Japanese Teachers of English Language. Attending and held recruitment events such Job Fairs and University New Graduate Job Fairs. Edited copy for teaching materials and and helped translations between English and Japanese. Show less



Offsourcing, Inc

• Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Account Manager Sales and Marketing

  • Sep 2011 - Aug 2014

  Training of Sales and Marketing staff for Intelligent Beauty’s 3 companies: JustFab (Fashion), Dermstore (Beauty), and Sensa (Weight Loss) in accordance with Intelligent Beauty’s expectations for employee excellence. Consulting with Sales and Marketing departments on budgeting, forecasting, sales analysis, and staff reviews. Maintaining and modifying consumer database and developing Sales strategies to maximize growth. Representing Sales and Marketing departments during Senior Management meetings to ensure efficient communication of company initiatives between all departments within JustFab, Dermstore, and Sensa. Collaborating with Senior Management on Marketing plans, Advertisements, and Social Media strategies to increase brand awareness for Kimora Lee Simmon’s JustFab shoe brand and the tied-in House of Fab reality show. Managing the daily communications of Intelligent Beauty’s social media updates through Yammer. Managing JustFab, Dermstore, and Sensa’s social communities on Yammer, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Show less



Yoga Works

• Australia
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Enrollment Advisor Corporate Sales

  • Nov 2009 - May 2011

  Prospected, contacted, and followed up with leads to sell yoga studio memberships to clients in person and by phone. Contacted and partnered with local businesses and institutions such as Mattel, Raytheon, Aerospace, Activision, Murad, Sketchers, Manduka, and Seychelles for Corporate Partnerships to increase studio exposure. Created and delivered Sales and Marketing presentations for individuals and businesses. Organized YogaWorks booths at Health Fairs and South Bay yoga and community events. Assisted in all areas of yoga studio operations including Grass Roots Marketing, Yoga Teacher Trainings, and general customer service duties. Managed yoga studios’ Digital Marketing and Sales efforts through social media communities such as MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Responsible for the retail sales of yoga clothing, mats, accessories, music, and books. Show less



Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

• South Africa
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Catalog Marketing Manager Home Entertainment

  • Sep 2007 - Sep 2008

  Marketed Sony’s DVD Catalog Library by designing “Line Looks”, special packaging, and promotions for key retail accounts such as Wal-mart, Best Buy, and Target. Created sales and marketing presentations to pitch Sony’s DVD Releases to retail accounts. Responsible for P&L management, creative direction of packaging, marketing campaigns, budgeting, and forecasting. Managed the creative direction for DVD packaging, advertisements, and promotions around DVD releases. Coordinated all steps in the releasing of Sony’s films with Special Edition DVDs and first time Blu Ray releases. Show less



Laureate Education

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Enrollment Advisor Admissions

  • Nov 2005 - Jan 2007

  Responsible for the sales of various online degrees for the U.S. Central Territory states. Interviewed and assessed potential applicants to determine qualifications and career goals, and assisted them in enrolling in the degree program matching their needs. Created promotional and marketing materials such as flyers and marketing emails for distribution to potential applicants in pursuit of online degrees. Reviewed and qualified applications for Admission to the University’s programs based on the required qualifications of completed applications, transcripts, entrance statements, and payment plans. Updated social networking communities with Laureate Education’s online degree information on Friendster, MySpace, Facebook, and various educational websites. Show less



AOL Media Networks

• Digital Ad Sales

  • Mar 2004 - Aug 2004

  Managed digital ad sales for entertainment clients such as E! Television, Rogue Pictures, Paramount Pictures, and NBC Universal. Responsible for working with the AMN sales team to provide pre-sale account support, maintenance, and ongoing deal management for both internal and external clients. Managed and launched online ad campaigns and managed strategic deals for major film releases such as "Batman Begins", "War of The Worlds", and "The 40 Year Old Virgin". Responsible for RFP preparation, media plan creation, sales presentations, ad systems reporting, performance reporting, and management of schedules and insertion orders. Served as liaison for several advertising agencies such as Palisades Media, OMD, Deutsch, Zenith, and Universal McCann. Show less



Ventura Entertainment

• Mexico
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Manager Home Entertainment

  • Apr 2003 - Apr 2004

  Managed the sales and marketing efforts of home entertainment partners such as Bandai, Tokyopop, Viz, Peach (Vivid), Mantra, and Media Blasters. Responsible for creating marketing plans, giving presentations, and corresponding with studio representatives. Lead various video genres such as Anime, Asian films, and Martial Arts in market research, creating solicitation materials, forecasting, packaging and DVD design, budget planning, advertisement placement, and sales performance analysis. Served as key liaison between sales and marketing departments, independent film studios, and retailers. Organized and managed Ventura Entertainment’s participation in trade shows, conventions, and conferences such as Anime Expo, E3, San Diego Comic Con, and other Home Entertainment Sales and Marketing Conferences. Show less



Gaba Corporation

• Japan
• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• English Instructor

  • Feb 2002 - Feb 2003

  Delivered English lessons to groups and individuals of all ages and ability levels: Elementary School- Jr. High School - High School - University - Adult professionals. Gave trial lessons and presentations to new prospective students. Prepared students for various language examinations like the EIKEN, TOEIC, and TOEFL. Gave Business English Lessons to Corporate Professionals who use English in their occupations. Attended school parties and events like Halloween, Christmas, and New Year Events. Distributed sales materials and gave presentations to Japanese businesses in the Tokyo area. Increased sales of English Course Packages at the English Language School. Show less



Geneon Entertainment

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales and Marketing Home Entertainment - Anime

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Managed the sales and marketing efforts of Geneon Entertainment (Then Pioneer Entertainment) DVD releases. Also managed marketing for Anime DVD partner companies, like Bandai Entertainment and Viz Entertainment. Responsible for creating marketing plans, giving presentations, and corresponding with studio representatives. Was responsible for market research, creating solicitation materials, forecasting, packaging and DVD design, budget planning, advertisement placement, and sales performance analysis. Served as key liaison between sales and marketing departments, independent film studios, and retailers. Organized and managed Geneon's participation in trade shows, conventions, and conferences such as Anime Expo, E3, San Diego Comic Con. Show less


New Line Cinema
• Entertainment Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Publicity & Promotions Intern

  • Dec 1999 - Dec 2001