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Miki

@miki_asano
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Kyoto born and based bilingual VA bridging Japanese and Western cultures

Japan
Japanese, English
About me
With 5 years of project management, 6 years of sales experience, and 15 years of international experience, I support both business and personal needs in Japan. As a Kyoto native married to an American, I understand Japanese etiquette and Western values—your cultural translator. For business: market entry, partner communications, project coordination. For personal needs: housing, reservations, relocation, daily life navigation. From emails to logistics, I ensure everything runs smoothly in Japan. Let's work together to make your Japan journey successful!... Read more

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Work experience

Project Manager

Kid Developer Inc. • Part-time

Jun 2024 - Present1 yr 11 mos

After obtaining my Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) certification, I led a project to transform five traditional nursery schools into Montessori-style environments. To gain the understanding of approximately 80 childcare staff and part-time workers, I carefully listened to their concerns and questions, thoroughly managed vendor coordination and budget control. Through close collaboration with all stakeholders, I successfully transformed all five schools within budget over the course of one year as planned.

Sales Manager

Menard • Freelance

Sep 2019 - Sep 20223 yrs

For three years, I worked in cosmetics demonstration sales and business development, where I practiced an approach of identifying customer needs through conversations and providing solutions with empathy. I set clear goals and worked with speed through reverse planning, while also utilizing social media for customer acquisition. I was also responsible for training team members under my supervision, conducting regular check-ins and providing sales coaching. As a result, I acquired 30 regular customers within three months and achieved sales of 4.5 million yen (approximately $30,000 USD) in six months.

Bosch_Global

Central Sales | Project Management

Bosch Global • Full-time

Mar 2015 - Mar 20194 yrs

As a fresh graduate, I was assigned to the Strategic Planning Office, where I handled sales performance analysis, prepared materials for executives, and coordinated among 8 different departments. During this time, I was given the opportunity to independently plan and execute a large-scale event in Germany with 75 participants, including the president and executives of our OEM client. Over six months of project management, I directed vehicle transportation and venue preparations while maintaining rigorous progress tracking and risk management. On the event day, I successfully hosted the president of Bosch (a global company with approximately 400,000 employees worldwide) and executed the event flawlessly. The client remarked that they thought I was "a Germany resident familiar with the country," and I was subsequently nominated for the Jr. Management Program—a distinction awarded to only a few employees out of 30,000 in Japan.

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    mona_2208

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    Miki was great from A to Z, an absolute pleasure to work with! Thanks again ☺️

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    pinadesbabez

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    Miki was great at helpi

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    dwjohnson921

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    United States

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    I had a logistical issue in Kyoto and Miki went above and beyond to help me out. Everything was done quickly and efficiently. Miki is well spoken in both Japanese and English which is exactly what I needed. A true professional. Highly recommended!

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    mlle_mickaella

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    Guadeloupe

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    Miki a répondu à mes attentes. Elle a fait preuve de proactivité et de professionnalisme. Je la recommande sans hésitation !

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