Sayaka M.

Sayaka M. has had a diverse and extensive career history. Sayaka began their professional journey in 2006 as an Administrative Secretary for Toyota Motor Thailand, where they processed invoices, created report handouts, recorded delivery data, translated Japanese documents into English, and updated the company profile handouts. Sayaka also arranged the accommodations and transportation needs of Japanese employees coming from head office in Japan as well as scheduling meetings and arranging business trips of Japanese expatriates.

In 2008, Sayaka M. moved on to Nissan Motor Co., Ltd as a Marketing Assistant, where they analyzed auto sales data, arranged business meetings and prepared campaign communications. Sayaka also assisted with the product launch of the Nissan NV200, a light commercial vehicle, by arranging schedules and creating first impression surveys and promotional tools for dealers.

In 2010, Sayaka M. took a Technical Translator role at JX Tanker Company Limited. In this role, they translated documents related to ship safety and marine pollution prevention, legal contracts, and international laws into Japanese and English. Sayaka also obtained essential background information needed to translate documents pertaining to the International Safety Management Code, ISO 9001(quality management), ISO14001 (environmental management), risk management, waste management, marine pollution prevention, and marine labor convention.

In 2013, Sayaka M. took on a Translation Proofreader role at Astellas Pharma Inc.

In 2014, Sayaka M. held two positions simultaneously. Sayaka was a Marketing Intern at A.G. Scientific, Inc, where they performed Search Engine Optimization for the company website by identifying and grading existing web links, web keywords, and web pages. Sayaka also initiated and managed E-mail promotion and analyzed the result using HubSpot and Google Analytics. Additionally, they held a Japan Business Development Specialist role at Satechi, where they localized company products to Japanese audience with suitable application according to their culture and custom based on the research of customer needs and challenges. Sayaka also drove new business development by identifying prospects, developing new sales opportunities, and closing deals in Japanese Market. Finally, they formed strategic partnership with new business traders through needs assessment, product presentation, persuasion and negotiation to expand sales channel in Japan.

Sayaka M. attended Kanda University of International Studies from 2001 to 2002. Sayaka then attended Assumption University from 2002 to 2006, where they earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. In 2013 and 2014, Sayaka M. attended UC San Diego Extension, where they earned a Professional Certificate in Business Management with a Marketing Emphasis. Finally, Sayaka M. attended the University of Massachusetts Lowell from 2017 to 2020, where they earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Business Administration and Management, General.