Hiromi Mime
Summary
Media relations professional with 18 years of work experience in government affairs and airline industry. Career highlights include developing and maintaining effective working relationships with journalists, producers, editors from major Japanese and international media outlets, and government officials to coordinate Embassy's media engagements involving the Ambassador, VIPs and officials from US government. Analyze Japanese media environment to advise Embassy officials on media trends, opportunities, concerns, and recommend appropriate media activities.
Previous careers at both U.S. and Japanese government instilled advanced skills in communication, working collaboratively in teams, and planning and organizing event. Fluent English and native Japanese speaker. Seeking opportunities in public and community affairs or government relations.
Studied for a master's degree at the University of California, San Diego specializing in International Political Economy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Consul
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Established new contacts of elected officials including Congressmembers, State Legislature and Local Governments in Southern California and state of Arizona.
- Maintained over 100 of existing contacts of elected officials in Southern California and state of Arizona.
- Analyzed local, state and federal politics strategically to strengthen Japan-U.S. relations.
- Cultivated relationship with various ethnic communities in Los Angeles area, planned and executed events to promote Japanese values.
- Advise Consul General and Tokyo HQ appropriate strategic communication with local organizations and people.
Media Relation Specialist
U.S. Embassy Tokyo
10.2017 - 04.2021
- Coordinated Embassy media activities, including TV/ radio interviews (live, tape, relay) and other broadcast and print media appearances involving the Ambassador, other mission officers, and visiting USG officials.
- Analyze Japanese media environment to advise Embassy officials on Japanese media trends, opportunities and concerns, and appropriate media activities
- Develop and maintain effective working relationship with over 200 journalists, products, editors from major Japanese and international media outlets, and government officials.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to identify key policy messages and talking points and create compelling content for press releases and other materials.
- Facilitated press conferences and other outreach events to raise visibility of organization.
- Drafted press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information and supporting brand image, and worked with news media to spread positions.
Protocol Representative
Consulate General Of Japan
09.2011 - 09.2014
- Coordinated accommodations and inspection provisions for a multitude of guests, including Congressmembers and ministers, while ensuring proper arrangements with US authorities for expedited custom clearance
- Facilitated the assimilation of Consuls into the United States by assisting in the arrangements of drivers' licenses, social security numbers and bank account, as well as home locating
- Translated CNN articles related to Japan daily into the Japanese language for submission to The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo
- Established new contacts of external stakeholders including Department of States, Social Security Administration and Georgia Department of Driver Service to strengthen Japan-U.S. relations
International Customer Service Representative
Delta Air Lines, Inc
02.2008 - 08.2011
- Performed liaison duties for a various range of individuals and maintained maximum availability to provide additional support for clients during problematic circumstances, such as denied boarding, canceled or delayed flights and various emergencies over the ticketing counter or at the airport gates
- Worked as a team leader of mentally challenged employees: to assign their duties, to communicate their family, to make sure that they work efficiently and comfortable at the workplace
English Language Instructor
NOVA Holdings Co
04.2006 - 03.2007
- Managed 15 classes and over 70 students by teaching English conversation
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement
Education
Master of Advanced Study, International Affairs - International Affair, International Political Economy
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Language and Culture, Japanese Linguistics and German
Osaka University, School of International Studies
Osaka, Japan03.2006
Skills
- Media Relations
- Press Releases
- Social Media Platforms
- Press Coverage
- Brand Messaging
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Diplomacy
- Foreign Policy
Timeline
Consul
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
07.2021 - 06.2023
Media Relation Specialist
U.S. Embassy Tokyo
10.2017 - 04.2021
Protocol Representative
Consulate General Of Japan
09.2011 - 09.2014
International Customer Service Representative
Delta Air Lines, Inc
02.2008 - 08.2011
English Language Instructor
NOVA Holdings Co
04.2006 - 03.2007
Master of Advanced Study, International Affairs - International Affair, International Political Economy
University of California, San Diego
Bachelor of Arts - Language and Culture, Japanese Linguistics and German
Osaka University, School of International Studies
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