Nathan Redd
Lecturer, Faculty of Economics and Human Development (full-time) at Kokugakuin University- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Japanese / 日本語 Elementary proficiency
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Turkish Elementary proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Lei C.
Nathan is passionate about human rights and helping others, and his business skills give him a great opportunity to do that. He has worked with organizations around the world but is always thinking about how it impacts workers and society as a whole. He is driven by using business to create jobs and opportunities for people in need. His knowledge and awareness of global issues make him a tremendous asset for organizations.
Akira Niwata
Nathan is excellent teacher for us about English conversation. His skill of tearching is good and explanations are easy to understand. And he has sufficient thoughtfulness to people around him. His friends including me appreciate him so much. Furthermore, he has qualification about business. I'm sure that he is good consultant putting himself in their position.
Lei C.
Nathan is passionate about human rights and helping others, and his business skills give him a great opportunity to do that. He has worked with organizations around the world but is always thinking about how it impacts workers and society as a whole. He is driven by using business to create jobs and opportunities for people in need. His knowledge and awareness of global issues make him a tremendous asset for organizations.
Akira Niwata
Nathan is excellent teacher for us about English conversation. His skill of tearching is good and explanations are easy to understand. And he has sufficient thoughtfulness to people around him. His friends including me appreciate him so much. Furthermore, he has qualification about business. I'm sure that he is good consultant putting himself in their position.
Lei C.
Nathan is passionate about human rights and helping others, and his business skills give him a great opportunity to do that. He has worked with organizations around the world but is always thinking about how it impacts workers and society as a whole. He is driven by using business to create jobs and opportunities for people in need. His knowledge and awareness of global issues make him a tremendous asset for organizations.
Akira Niwata
Nathan is excellent teacher for us about English conversation. His skill of tearching is good and explanations are easy to understand. And he has sufficient thoughtfulness to people around him. His friends including me appreciate him so much. Furthermore, he has qualification about business. I'm sure that he is good consultant putting himself in their position.
Lei C.
Nathan is passionate about human rights and helping others, and his business skills give him a great opportunity to do that. He has worked with organizations around the world but is always thinking about how it impacts workers and society as a whole. He is driven by using business to create jobs and opportunities for people in need. His knowledge and awareness of global issues make him a tremendous asset for organizations.
Akira Niwata
Nathan is excellent teacher for us about English conversation. His skill of tearching is good and explanations are easy to understand. And he has sufficient thoughtfulness to people around him. His friends including me appreciate him so much. Furthermore, he has qualification about business. I'm sure that he is good consultant putting himself in their position.
Credentials
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Sustainable Fashion Course
MUD JeansFeb, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Fashion's Future: The Sustainable Development Goals
FutureLearnJun, 2020- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Kokugakuin University
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lecturer, Faculty of Economics and Human Development (full-time)
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Aug 2020 - Present
*Lecturer, Faculty of Economics and Human Development for undergraduate students in Tokyo. *Chosen by the university to develop a new program and author all curriculum for two courses in advanced business principles, focusing on: *Sustainability and climate change and its role in the business spectrum *Corporate obligation related to the rights of refugees *The problems associated with gender inequality in the workplace in Japan *How climate change and sustainability play a role in sports *The material innovation related to sustainability in the fashion/retail industry *Supply chain transparency *Area of focus: Environmental sustainability and human rights in sport and fashion, and creating innovative solutions in the international business environment. Taught a total of 11 classes per week over each semester, including business and non-business communication courses in addition to advanced business courses.
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Aoyama Gakuin University
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Japan
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Feb 2022 - Present
*Co-developed and taught an intensive course on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and their implementation in business and consumer lives. *Focused specifically on human rights, gender equality, climate change and environmental sustainability, eliminating poverty, and the rights of refugees. Also included focus on the SDGs in sport, fashion, and material innovation. *Invited to teach another business course in Spring 2023. *Co-developed and taught an intensive course on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and their implementation in business and consumer lives. *Focused specifically on human rights, gender equality, climate change and environmental sustainability, eliminating poverty, and the rights of refugees. Also included focus on the SDGs in sport, fashion, and material innovation. *Invited to teach another business course in Spring 2023.
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Self-Employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sustainability and Human Rights Strategist & Business Consultant
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Aug 2016 - Present
*Provide business expertise and consultation to brands and executives with a focus on sustainability and human rights. *Currently work with fashion, lifestyle and human rights-focused brands in Europe, Africa, and Asia, guiding them toward entry into the Japan market.*Connect international brands with contacts and resources needed to bring their products and services to the Japanese market. *Directly mentor and provide business guidance to companies in fashion, lifestyle, hotel/hospitality, technology, retail, real estate development, and manufacturing.
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Instructor, Business & University Sport Management Courses
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Jan 2016 - Jun 2018
*Instructor for thirteen classes and more than sixty students.*Served as guest faculty lecturer for sport management undergraduate students at Juntendo University, Chiba (Tokyo), Japan in 2016.*Utilized various methods and teaching techniques, including textbooks, personally-authored curriculum, and conversation and pronunciation lessons. *Taught Business & Business English courses and mentored two corporate CEOs, as well as additional business students using my classes for global commerce.
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Tiara, Inc.
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Director, International Business Development
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Jul 2018 - Oct 2018
*Oversaw international expansion of fashion brand Tiara, with apparel, beauty/cosmetics, and home/lifestyle lines. *Directed new product lines for international customers, & manage all business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) activities in Europe, Africa, North America and Asia outside of Japan. *Wrote omni-channel marketing plans for multiple markets around the world. *Developed and implemented company strategies based on data, market research, and trends. *Instituted new ethical and socially responsible business practices within the supply chain, steering production toward human rights-focused measures and practices. *Established and managed relationships with boutiques, wholesalers, manufacturers and influencers. *Oversaw new e-commerce programs worldwide. *Worked with designers, sales and marketing teams, and e-commerce staff to tailor products to international markets. *Created and implemented new business models for multiple new product lines in Japan, as well as throughout Asia, Europe, and North America. *Assisted with Japanese-to-English translation and wrote copy for website, catalogs, social media, etc. *Managed logistics for import/export of products, learning laws, rules, and regulations for each. *Procured import products for existing brands, including bags, shoes, and women's apparel and accessories. *Collaborated with lead designer for women's shoes and bags to incorporate new, socially responsible items into existing lines. *Conducted market research to write extensive marketing and sales plans. *Assisted with merchandising for exhibitions and shows. *Created and implemented CRM programs for customer retention and satisfaction. *Analyzed metrics and analytics and established KPI to have company performing at highest possible levels. *Researched and implemented SEO, SEM, CPC plans for marketing channels. *Created content for all marketing channels, including story of the brand and its suppliers.
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University of Dayton
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Director, Alumni Communities
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Apr 2015 - Nov 2015
*Managed all communication with tens of thousands of alumni in the university’s top markets of New York City, Washington, D.C., Boston, and Philadelphia. *Created events and new marketing programs pivotal to the university’s success, including alumni events, networking and mentoring programs, and marketing initiatives with university development and academic leaders. *Utilized the latest technology to develop communication, marketing directives, and impactful interaction with thousands of alumni across the United States. *Managed team of employees and volunteers to assist with implementation of goals, including event management teams. *Developed and managed budgets for programs and events in many of the nation's largest cities. *Identified and recruited top talent to work with team to achieve organizational goals.
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Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Sports & Fraternal Sales Manager
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Sep 2013 - Apr 2015
*Promoted to National Sports Sales Manager position after 15 months with the company. *Managed base of hundreds of sports accounts and university organizations throughout the nation and around the world. *Coordinated with universities and the NCAA to deliver various international and national events bringing more than $10 million in economic impact to the area. *Managed and oversaw all digital communications, including websites and social media. *Increased social media presence and followers by more than 150% by creating new platforms, working with local and national leaders to increase digital presence of Dayton. *Recognized by New Media Dayton as ‘One of Dayton’s Best Social Media Follows’ after less than one year.
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University of Louisville
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Assistant Senior / Manager, Mentor & Trainer
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Jan 2003 - May 2013
*Launched and implemented $500,000 grant-funded mentoring program for students in Jefferson County Public Schools through the University of Louisville. *Developed and authored curriculum to train high school and middle school students, tailoring curriculum based on needs of students. *Brought more than $2,000,000 in tuition revenue to university during tenure. *Oversaw program growth of 50% in less than one year. *Lectured and taught multiple classes to graduate and undergraduate students while finishing master's degree. *Managed and facilitated additional nationally-recognized program for graduate students. *Oversaw increase of more than 1,000% in enrollment during tenure. *Developed and managed databases for more than 1,500 students. *Served as liaison between students, university departments and other universities, counseling and assisting students in coursework. *Managed all day-to-day business functions for nationally-recognized program, including marketing, budget, and logistics. *Recruited and hired additional workers to help grow programs. *Partnered with graduate school, registrar’s office, and bursar’s office to effectively and efficiently maintain processes related to program.
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Media Director
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Aug 2010 - Jul 2012
*Coordinated all media at games, practices, and press conferences; created match recaps, conducted on-camera interviews with players and coaches, wrote weekly press releases and distributed to media outlets, organized fan groups and promotional events, coordinated and managed all print, social and digital media. *Managed team of employees and interns to assist with media activities. *Wrote and managed all content for website and social media platforms. *Coordinated all media at games, practices, and press conferences; created match recaps, conducted on-camera interviews with players and coaches, wrote weekly press releases and distributed to media outlets, organized fan groups and promotional events, coordinated and managed all print, social and digital media. *Managed team of employees and interns to assist with media activities. *Wrote and managed all content for website and social media platforms.
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Media & Marketing Consultant
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Jun 2011 - Jun 2012
Clients: - Chicago Fire Major League Soccer Club - University of Louisville Men's Soccer Program - Mockingbird Valley Soccer Club *Coordinated marketing and media activities for Chicago Fire Major League Soccer Club's new soccer academy in Louisville. *Conducted on-camera interviews with coaches and athletes for increased media presence. *Wrote web and promotional content for club. *Advised administrators, managers, and coaches on media and marketing opportunities. *Coordinated media at practices and games, wrote match recaps, conducted on-camera interviews with players and coaches, worked with national media to promote branding of University of Louisville Men’s Soccer and head coach Ken Lolla. *Created and managed content for kenlolla.com, increasing traffic and page views by more than 100% during tenure.
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Weekly Columnist
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Dec 2010 - Apr 2012
*Wrote seasonal weekly column for second-largest newspaper in one of the top 50 media markets in the United States. *Coordinated with editors to publish all articles quickly before deadlines. *First soccer-specific columnist in Louisville media history. *Wrote seasonal weekly column for second-largest newspaper in one of the top 50 media markets in the United States. *Coordinated with editors to publish all articles quickly before deadlines. *First soccer-specific columnist in Louisville media history.
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Founder, Editor-in-Chief
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Jul 2006 - Jul 2010
*Created and launched first English-language website for Turkish sports club Fenerbahce by reporting news and and translating information from Turkish to English. Also launched Turkish and Portuguese sections of website. *Wrote web content, including game previews, match recaps, analysis and commentaries, working with club officials and players for exclusive website content, including interviews. *Recruited and hired global team of correspondents to cover latest news on the team. *Worked with international media in England, Portugal, Spain, Greece, United Arab Emirates, Australia, France, Norway, Ghana, and Turkey, making television, radio, and print appearances to enhance global awareness and image of team. *Invited to lecture at Cornell University, Middle Eastern Technical University, University of Dayton, and University of Louisville regarding Fenerbahce’s business success and Turkey’s role in the global economy. *Made global media appearances on behalf of the team and industry, including BBC World Service News. *Authored and published articles in the biggest newspapers in Turkey, as well as in magazines in the United States and Turkey.
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Education
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University of Louisville
Master of Science - MS, Sport Administration/Management -
2021 - 2021
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Global Business and Human Rights -
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science - BS, Marketing/Business Administration
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