![Miwa Komatsu](https://jobicy.com/react/themes/app/images/avatar.jpg) Miwa Komatsu # Desktop Research, Digital Marketing, Japanese-English Translator Actively looking · Member since 27 Nov 2025 [Message](https://jobicy.com/dashboard-page.md) ShareLocationJapanDesired salaryUnspecifiedWork preferenceFull TimeExperience levelNot set * [Overview](#overview) * [Portfolio 0](#portfolio) * [Services 0](#services) ## About Professional summaryI am an experienced professional specializing in desktop research, digital marketing, and expert-level use of Excel and PowerPoint. Over the years, I have developed strong skills in financial model modification, data analysis, and Japanese-English translation. I am seeking a position that allows me to work remotely, preferably in a financial or consulting firm environment. My background includes extensive experience in desktop publishing and technical support for MS Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. I have developed VBA applications to automate and improve workflows, enhancing productivity and accuracy in data presentation and reporting. I have worked with various research tools such as Capital IQ, Factset, SPEEDA, and others to conduct market and competitor analysis. My role often involves organizing data, creating charts and graphics, and improving pitch book designs to support business decisions. In addition to my technical skills, I have strong communication abilities and comprehensive English proficiency, which have enabled me to perform translation work and liaise effectively between Japanese and English-speaking stakeholders. I have also supported project management activities, including budget control, event organization, and document preparation. My career has spanned multiple industries including finance, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and media, where I have contributed as a desktop publishing operator, office administrator, and project secretary. I am highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently in a remote work setting. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Gakushuin University and have certifications in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Flash software. Additionally, I have achieved a TOEIC score of 825, demonstrating my English language proficiency. I am eager to bring my diverse skill set and experience to a dynamic team where I can contribute to research, marketing, and translation projects while continuing to grow professionally. ## Skills 9 capabilities[Adobe Illustrator](https://jobicy.com/talent/adobe-illustrator.md)[Communication Skills](https://jobicy.com/talent/communication-skills.md)[Data Analysis](https://jobicy.com/talent/data-analysis.md)[Data Entry](https://jobicy.com/talent/data-entry.md)[Digital Marketing](https://jobicy.com/talent/digital-marketing.md)[Microsoft Excel](https://jobicy.com/talent/microsoft-excel.md)[Project Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/project-management.md)[SAP](https://jobicy.com/talent/sap.md)[Technical Support](https://jobicy.com/talent/technical-support.md) ## Experience Career history ### Member of Data Analysis and Graphic team · Frontier Management Inc. December 2020 – PresentDesktop research and marketing using tools such as Capital IQ, Factset, SPEEDA, Recof, Marklines, CDeyes (TSR); modification of Excel financial models; data organization and chart/graphic creation; pitch book design improvement; Japanese-English translation; downloading and summarizing statistics data; technical support of PPT and Excel. ### Desktop Publishing Operator · Greenhill & Co. Japan Ltd June 2016 – November 2020PowerPoint presentation creation, extensive graphing and charting in Excel; development of VBA applications for PPT and Excel; technical support of PPT and Excel. ### Assistant of Public Relations department · Gilead Sciences K.K. September 2015 – May 2016Handling donation and research plan applications; filing and list organizing; schedule organizing; making applications, contracts and other documents; reimbursement and payment request preparation; coordination between vendors and senior manager; setting up meetings; preparing lunch boxes and miscellaneous goods. ### Desktop Publishing Operator in Equity Research department · Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. January 2015 – June 2015Formatting analyst reports in MS Word and Excel; rough cross check between Japanese and English versions. ### Desktop Publishing Operator in Corporate & Investment Bank Finance & Business Management office · JPMorgan Securities Japan Co., Ltd. April 2014 – December 2014Creating external pitch books (PowerPoint/Excel) and Word documents under instructions of bankers including outside Japan; training for above. ### Office administrator in Business Planning Department in Strategic Business Management Division · Astemo, Ltd. (formerly Hitachi Automotive Systems) June 2013 – March 2014In-house Japanese to English translation of top management meeting minutes, mid-term management plan PPT, CEO and COO statements; translation check of meeting material; competitor analysis and benchmarking; market analysis including monthly sales report of Japanese automobile market using IHS; input bill payment using SAP including foreign remittance; meeting room arrangement and other assistant works. ### Project secretary · Waseda University July 2008 – June 2013Liaison between professors, doctoral students, and university administrative staff; Japanese-English translation; budget controlling and bookkeeping; organizing international academic conferences and annual summer school; procurement and arrangement of transportation, accommodations, lunch boxes; visa support; project board meeting arrangement and execution; assistance in report creation for MEXT; direction and update of project website; creation of PR materials; facility management including laboratory move and telephone installation; laboratory tour arrangement. ### Desktop Publishing Operator in International Division · The Asahi Shimbun Company May 2007 – May 2008Layout news pages under news desk staff; layout daily TV schedule pages including photo selection and formatting; layout weekly Cable/Satellite TV schedule pages; format information graphics and replace Japanese text with English translations; PDF processing including checking and converting files for printing. ### Desktop Publishing Operator · IDD May 2002 – April 2007Convert plain text into Illustrator format using plug-in program; delete unused objects (Adobe Illustrator on Macintosh OS 9 and 10); data entry from item list; proofreading pages (Filemaker and Excel on Windows). ### Shop assistant at imported CD/LP vendor · VINYL JAPAN April 2001 – March 2002Translate emails from/to business partners in UK and US. ## Education Learning history ### Gakushuin University, Tokyo March 2001Bachelor of Political Science ### Internet Academy, Tokyo April 2002Certification in use of Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash software This professional hasn’t added portfolio projects yet. 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