Misao Oki
Consumer Product Approval Manager, Publishing at The Pokémon Company International- Claim this Profile
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Melena Anderson
Misao mentored me during our time together on the licensing & product development team at Nintendo of America. Her professionalism, leadership, and project management skills are unmatched. She is able to effectively communicate with a wide range of business partners, and her knowledge of the IP was incredibly precise. I still use the best practices she taught me in my role, and our program was in part built on Misao's expertise in the industry. She would be a wonderful asset to any organization.
Lindsey Newman
Misao was a pleasure to work with at Nintendo. She's is a person who can quickly connect and easily communicate with others; whether clients, cross-functional teams, or direct coworkers. She is organized and has a talent for pinpointing, streamlining, and improving processes where necessary. This was especially critical while we collaborated across multiple teams to coordinate elements of "The Legend of Zelda - Symphony of the Goddesses" multi-year global tour. Misao's work is always detailed, consistent, and quality-driven. On yop of this, her passion for the work compells others that she works with do the same. While we miss her genuine force of positivity at Nintendo, Misao would be a phenomenal asset and rock solid addition to any team.
Melena Anderson
Misao mentored me during our time together on the licensing & product development team at Nintendo of America. Her professionalism, leadership, and project management skills are unmatched. She is able to effectively communicate with a wide range of business partners, and her knowledge of the IP was incredibly precise. I still use the best practices she taught me in my role, and our program was in part built on Misao's expertise in the industry. She would be a wonderful asset to any organization.
Lindsey Newman
Misao was a pleasure to work with at Nintendo. She's is a person who can quickly connect and easily communicate with others; whether clients, cross-functional teams, or direct coworkers. She is organized and has a talent for pinpointing, streamlining, and improving processes where necessary. This was especially critical while we collaborated across multiple teams to coordinate elements of "The Legend of Zelda - Symphony of the Goddesses" multi-year global tour. Misao's work is always detailed, consistent, and quality-driven. On yop of this, her passion for the work compells others that she works with do the same. While we miss her genuine force of positivity at Nintendo, Misao would be a phenomenal asset and rock solid addition to any team.
Melena Anderson
Misao mentored me during our time together on the licensing & product development team at Nintendo of America. Her professionalism, leadership, and project management skills are unmatched. She is able to effectively communicate with a wide range of business partners, and her knowledge of the IP was incredibly precise. I still use the best practices she taught me in my role, and our program was in part built on Misao's expertise in the industry. She would be a wonderful asset to any organization.
Lindsey Newman
Misao was a pleasure to work with at Nintendo. She's is a person who can quickly connect and easily communicate with others; whether clients, cross-functional teams, or direct coworkers. She is organized and has a talent for pinpointing, streamlining, and improving processes where necessary. This was especially critical while we collaborated across multiple teams to coordinate elements of "The Legend of Zelda - Symphony of the Goddesses" multi-year global tour. Misao's work is always detailed, consistent, and quality-driven. On yop of this, her passion for the work compells others that she works with do the same. While we miss her genuine force of positivity at Nintendo, Misao would be a phenomenal asset and rock solid addition to any team.
Melena Anderson
Misao mentored me during our time together on the licensing & product development team at Nintendo of America. Her professionalism, leadership, and project management skills are unmatched. She is able to effectively communicate with a wide range of business partners, and her knowledge of the IP was incredibly precise. I still use the best practices she taught me in my role, and our program was in part built on Misao's expertise in the industry. She would be a wonderful asset to any organization.
Lindsey Newman
Misao was a pleasure to work with at Nintendo. She's is a person who can quickly connect and easily communicate with others; whether clients, cross-functional teams, or direct coworkers. She is organized and has a talent for pinpointing, streamlining, and improving processes where necessary. This was especially critical while we collaborated across multiple teams to coordinate elements of "The Legend of Zelda - Symphony of the Goddesses" multi-year global tour. Misao's work is always detailed, consistent, and quality-driven. On yop of this, her passion for the work compells others that she works with do the same. While we miss her genuine force of positivity at Nintendo, Misao would be a phenomenal asset and rock solid addition to any team.
Credentials
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Avoiding New Manager Mistakes
LinkedInMar, 2021- Sep, 2024
Experience
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The Pokémon Company International
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Consumer Product Approval Manager, Publishing
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Mar 2021 - Present
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Confidential
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Brand Licensing and Business Development Consultant
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Sep 2018 - Mar 2021
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Nintendo
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United States
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Computer Games
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700 & Above Employee
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Licensed Merchandise Coordinator
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Aug 2011 - Apr 2017
Managed over 30 licensee accounts and oversaw licensed merchandise product development to ensure that designs are in compliance with Nintendo's intellectual property usage guidelines. Increased Nintendo royalty revenue by identifying key trends and providing strategic input to licensee partners, leading to enhanced product placement with a number or major retailers, including Walmart, Target, Urband Outfitters, Nordstrom, and Forever 21.Worked closely with Nintendo's in-house development teams in Japan and provided feedback on art asset usage and creation based on local consumer preferences.Diverse experience across numerous product categories, including:- Toys- Apparel - Fashion accessories - Home decor- Collectible character figuresRepresentative Projects:- Barbie x Nintendo Collaboration-Build-A-Bear x Nintendo Collaboration-Havaianas x Nintendo Collaboration- Lesportsac x Nintendo Collaboration- Jakks Pacific Nintendo Toy Lines- Nintendo x Bumkins Collaboration- First 4 Figures: Breath of the Wild Link Figure and Majora's Mask
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Crown Social Agency
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Uganda
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Advertising Services
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Intern
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Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
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University of Washington Alumni Association
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Intern
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Sep 2010 - Aug 2011
- Account representative for Dawg Deal, a member-only discount program. - Independently established new sponsor relationships with the Seattle Sounders, Waterways Cruises, the Tacoma Art Museum, and more. - Assumed responsibility over relationships with 29 other partner organizations, all of which were previously maintained by an outside consulting firm. - Account representative for Dawg Deal, a member-only discount program. - Independently established new sponsor relationships with the Seattle Sounders, Waterways Cruises, the Tacoma Art Museum, and more. - Assumed responsibility over relationships with 29 other partner organizations, all of which were previously maintained by an outside consulting firm.
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Japanese Translator/Localization Specialist
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Mar 2010 - Aug 2010
- Performed research and market analysis on the Japanese music industry in a confidential setting. - Translated user documentation into Japanese. - Performed research and market analysis on the Japanese music industry in a confidential setting. - Translated user documentation into Japanese.
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Washington State Department of Commerce
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United States
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Government Administration
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300 - 400 Employee
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Translator
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Apr 2010 - Jun 2010
- Conducted research and analysis on Japanese aerospace companies. - Translated professional documents and presentations into Japanese. - Conducted research and analysis on Japanese aerospace companies. - Translated professional documents and presentations into Japanese.
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Education
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2006 - 2010
University of Washington
B.A, Communications -
2015 - 2017
Bellevue College Continuing Education
Graphic Design
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