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Rie Toyooka

@rietoyookaharba

Japan Market Research and Japanese Culture Specialist

Japan
Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese
About me
Hello! I’m Rie, a Japan-based professional with over 20 years of experience in sales, product planning, marketing, business support, and store operations. I have experience with overseas exhibitions, business negotiations, and purchasing, and have lived and worked in Brazil. I understand Japanese business and cross-cultural communication. I can help with Japanese market research, product and company research, Japanese content, social media support, and business-related tasks. I speak Japanese, Spanish, and Portuguese. I value communication, attention to detail, and understanding client needs.... Read more

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General Online Research
I will research the japanese market for your business
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Work experience

Tiempo

Restaurant Operations & Marketing Manager

Tiempo • Full-time

Mar 2025 - Jul 2026 • 1 yr 4 mos

Managed daily restaurant operations, including staff coordination, training, customer service, and communication with international staff. I also worked on marketing, social media content, promotions, events, and public relations. I communicated in Spanish with Spanish-speaking chefs and colleagues and supported cross-cultural communication in the workplace. Through this experience, I developed practical skills in operations management, social media support, content creation, marketing, team management, and cross-cultural communication.

Instagram

Online Shop & Cultural Content Creator

Instagram • Self-employed

Dec 2020 - Jan 2025 • 4 yrs 1 mo

Operated a small online shop in Brazil, mainly selling Japanese goods selected from a Japanese perspective, along with selected items from other countries. Managed product selection, online sales, customer communication, and social media content. Created and shared content about Japanese culture and everyday life through Instagram and a blog, introducing Japanese products and cultural topics to Brazilian audiences. This experience helped me develop skills in e-commerce, content creation, cross-cultural communication, and understanding the interests of customers in Brazil.

BASCO_Co

Sales / Product Planning / Marketing / Buyer

BASCO Co • Full-time

Mar 2009 - Jun 2020 • 11 yrs 3 mos

Over 11 years of experience in sales, product planning, purchasing, marketing, and business development. My responsibilities included domestic sales, product planning, overseas exhibitions, business negotiations, purchasing, and supplier communication. I also researched products and markets, negotiated with overseas partners, and managed the process from product sourcing to purchasing. Through these experiences, I developed strong skills in market research, business communication, cross-cultural communication, and understanding customer needs.