I am a bilingual English/Japanese professional with 16 years of experience in Japan across government, international relations, education, and client-facing roles. I have built a career around cross-cultural communication, project coordination, and relationship management in both public and private sector environments.
Most recently, I have focused on supporting Japanese multinational clients in the United States as a Tax Senior at Deloitte Tax LLP. In this role, I expanded a client portfolio from 2 to 27, helped generate more than $2M in annual revenue, and secured over $500K in annual tax savings through negotiations with tax authorities.
I also led a tax notice response project that produced more than $150K in out-of-scope revenue. My work has included delivering presentations in English and Japanese, managing monthly payroll through ADP, and coordinating with global teams to provide accurate and timely support.
Before that, I served as a Tax Delivery Consultant II with Deloitte, where I provided U.S. tax consultation for major Japanese multinational companies, maintained data collection processes, and translated and reviewed Japanese documentation for U.S. tax returns. I have also worked in public-sector roles in Japan, including program management and international relations.
As Program Manager for Cruise Shimizu in the City of Shizuoka, I managed annual budgets of $300K-$600K, organized events for tens of thousands of passengers, and launched new tourism materials in English. In earlier roles, I recruited, trained, and managed large teams of foreign-national English instructors and supported crisis management efforts.
I hold a B.A. magna cum laude in Media Studies and Japanese Studies from the University of San Francisco, along with certifications as an Enrolled Agent, Project Management Professional, and JLPT N1. I am interested in applying my international experience, analytical skills, and bilingual communication strengths to creative and technology-driven environments.
Expanded client portfolio from 2 to 27, contributing over $2M in annual revenue. Secured $500K+ in annual tax savings through tax authority negotiations. Led a tax notice response project generating $150K+ in out-of-scope revenue. Delivered presentations in English and Japanese on U.S. taxation and compliance. Managed monthly payroll through ADP.
Provided U.S. tax consultation for major Japanese multinational companies. Answered inquiries, provided detailed responses, and coordinated with an India-based team. Maintained and updated data collections, achieving a 90% timely submission rate. Translated and reviewed Japanese documentation for U.S. tax returns.
Managed a $300K-$600K annual budget and developed sustainable allocation strategies. Oversaw peak calls to Shimizu and organized events for 54,000 passengers. Developed and implemented outsourcing plans for vendor and volunteer management. Launched a new English-language port tourism guidebook and app version.
Interpreted for dignitaries including ambassadors and a former First Lady of Japan. Facilitated delegations visiting Shizuoka from multiple countries. Completed hundreds of translation jobs contributing to UNESCO designations.
Recruited, trained, and managed 150 foreign-national English instructors. Provided 24-hour on-call assistance for teacher crises. Led sales presentations during contract bids with local boards of education.
Assigned, trained, and managed 100+ foreign-national English instructors. Supported crisis management, including natural disasters.
A.B. in Media Studies and Japanese Studies, Minor in Journalism
Graduated magna cum laude.
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