Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank (U.S.A) Limited

- IT Business Analyst role for the team's proprietary system.
- Building a comprehensive library of operational and industry knowledge.
- Supervising and training two team members for operational procedures and industry knowledge.

Assistant Vice President

• Operated 90% of daily operational tasks, equivalent to 2-3 experienced workers' workload, and maintained 90+ % of pre-pandemic productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Provided the team up-to-date info and requirements of 15+ emerging markets and Euroclear by regularly engaging with these local sub-custodians.
• Identified key issues and completed 5 emerging markets-related special projects in a timely manner, in collaboration with local sub-custodians and internal teams.  
• Overhauled hiring & team-building processes by replacing exiting generic quizzes and short-sighted approaches with new interview methods and team-specific evaluation requirements.
• Developed new procedure manuals to enhance team members’ knowledge and performance.
• Trained and supervised 2 associate members.

Senior Associate

• Mastered the team’s essential tasks 3-5 times faster than usual employees, increasing team’s productivity 50+%, improving relationships with internal and external stakeholders and recapturing client satisfaction.
• Appointed as a Segregated Account Market Specialist by the end of the first year in recognition of the efforts in developing good industry knowledge and expanding responsibilities voluntarily.
• Acquired good fundamental industry understanding and knowledge quickly, such as about global market requirements, SWIFT, Proxy Voting, FX, Double Tax Treaties, KYC/Compliance, trade and settlement.

Associate

Temporary Administrator

Freelance for NHK, Japan Broadcasting Corp. (public television network similar to PBS)

Primary Responsibilities: 
- Coordinated lengthy complex TV projects with multi-level professionals in 30+ states, Canada, Caribbean & Mexico. 
- Researched various topics, including economics/finance, historical events and current affairs, using online resources, phone & in-person interviews, database and other methods.
- Made strategy-appropriate recommendations on locations, interviewees, supporting materials to achieve project goals.
- Planned and setup the entire filming schedules, insurance, permits, transportation and accommodation.
- Managed worldwide copy rights clearance and contracts from rights holders in the US & Europe. 

Example Projects: 
2,000-foot Submersible Dive in the Pacific Ocean for WWII submarine exploration, 2016 US Presidential Election Coverage, 2008 Subprime Mortgage Crisis, DC Sniper Case, Real Pirates of the Caribbean, San Bernardino Shooting, Artist Hiroshi Senju.

Key Accomplishments:
• Delivered comprehensive research reports by conducting investigative research and finding new avenues to obtain information.
• Consistently met projects’ goals and deadlines by proactively preparing for many conceivable scenarios, adapting to ever-changing situations and developing collaborative & productive working relationships.
• Created feasible project schedules, often covering multiple states/locations, as the “project hub”, by collaborating and coordinating with a variety of professionals using interpersonal (written & verbal) and project management skills.
• Eliminated risks of contractual disputes for location permits and intellectual property rights.
• Helped projects stay within budget by exploring options and negotiating fees and conditions.

Research, Project Management & Rights Clearance for Documentary & News Programs

New York Stock Exchange - Euronext

Reported directly to the Director of Global Marketing and Branding Department, actively took part in researching targeted companies and creating marketing materials, including social media content and promotional materials, in order to enhance the magnitude of corporate branding as well as the depth of customer engagement.  Assisted the Event Team on Initial Public Offering days, including Twitter's and Container Stores'.

- Created two designs for marketing materials used by the NYSE
- Maintained zero-error in entering data into Excel for a customer engagement program
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new software and organizational process/workflow

Global Marketing and Branding Intern

Topspin Creative Corp.

Researched, coordinated and managed TV projects on a wide variety of subjects, such as business, economics, finance, art, history, sports, crime and human interest.  Led cross-functional team members, conducted on-camera interviews, arranged travel and logistics/equipment for projects in multiple states in the US and Canada.  Directly dealt with rights holders of various intellectual properties, and acquired rights and executed contracts.  Took care of necessary bookkeeping and administrative tasks as well.

As a Stage Manager, mediated and liaised with on-camera personnel, production crew and audience during rehearsals, live satellite broadcasts for NHK in various venues and public settings, prioritized contents and activities of the programs while maintaining minute-by-minute timing

Pacific Street Films

Responsible for clearing rights of movie clips, footage and photographs for full-length American documentaries. Assisted post-production procedures including editing sessions on AVID.

- Eliminated chances of contractual disputes by accurately creating deliverables, including rights bibles and music cue sheets, to the networks
- Optimized efficiency of post-production procedures by maintaining schedule and tracking progress
- Helped obtain a new co-production deal for a Spanish documentary about opera singer Montserrat Caballe

Assistant Producer

Freelance, Full-Time, for Asashi, Yomiuri, Mainichi Television Networks

- Prioritized contents and actions of the programs while maintaining minute-by-minute timing
- Mediated and liaised with on-camera personnel, production crew and audience during rehearsals, live broadcasts and recordings in TV studios, various venues and public settings 
- Researched and coordinated productions for various TV shows such as talk, travel, entertainment and dramas

Floor/Stage Manager for TV productions

Totsu Planning, Co.

- Worked closely with the director and producer of the shows throughout the pre-production to post-production stages
- Directed a variety of on-camera talents, guests as well as crew and staff members during rehearsals, live broadcast and recordings in TV studios and various venues

Assistant Director and Stage Manager

Sotoba-Komachi & Dum Dum Dan theater companies

Volunteer position with following functions:
- Acquired sponsorships 
- Created production budgets
- Oversaw sales and expenses, and maintained bookkeeping
- Prepared press invitations, welcomed them and accommodated their needs  
- Arranged ticket sales with ticketing companies

Associate Producer

⭐️ FINRA SIE holder ⭐️Macroeconomics Enthusiast⭐️Natural-born Researcher⭐️Problem-Solver⭐️Help Achieve HIGHER Productivity, Efficiencies, Client Satisfaction⭐️Team Builder⭐️Happy to obtain Series 7

How did I become AVP from a temp in finance, a brand-new industry for me, in 5 years?  🔔 I fully used my research, analytical and soft skills I earned during my TV documentary/news production career.
💡My method is:
Deconstruct the problems to pin point the root causes → Research → Come up with creative ideas/suggestions → Hear team's opinions → Analyze again for feasibility and practicality for short- & long-term → Lead discussion further → Implementation → Success!

This who I am:
📌Very Quick Learner 
     (about industries, companies, operational procedures, software, etc.) (I've saved money & manpower for years for my employers)
📌 Creative Self-Starter 
     (90% of the time, I'm the 1st one in the team who initiates questions and suggest ideas)
📌 Relationship Cultivator 
      (I've worked with academics, govt officials to celebrities, etc. in 30+ states &  other countries)
📌 Analytical Problem Solver 
      (Improved operational procedures, hiring methods/team quality)(Achieved goals of multi-state projects)
📌Natural-born Researcher with Relentless Intellectual Curiosity 
      (2 Bachelor's degree, SIE)
      (Continuous learning is going on)

I'm building up skills/knowledge of:
📌Macro Economics
📌Investment and financial markets 
📌 Currencies and energy sectors

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