Iakona Nakanishi
San Jose,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Analyst Intern
California High-Speed Rail Authority
01.2025 - Current
- Monitored public sentiment on social media platforms and analyzed their impact on company perception, informing strategic decision-making processes.
- Streamlined data collection methods in Python and SQL, improving the efficiency of market analysis tasks by50% and reducing time spent on manual data entry.
- Utilized sentiment analysis to derive actionable insights from over 20k posts aggregated from multiple social media platforms.
Recreation Leader
City of San Jose
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted in the planning, preparation, and evaluation of departmental goals and strategies, contributing to the successful execution of events serving over 100,000 attendees annually.
- Coordinated with 50+ staff to supervise large-scale community events and facilitate scheduled activities, ensuring smooth and safe operations.
- Trained 10+ new staff members on department policies, procedures, and safety protocols, enhancing team efficiency and service consistency.
- Fostered strong relationships with children, parents, and coworkers, improving community engagement and participant satisfaction.
Host
Buffalo Wild Wings
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Optimized guest flow and reduced wait times by managing seating for up to 300+ guests per shift, leveraging real-time problem-solving and prioritization strategies.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with servers, bussers, and kitchen staff to support high-volume operations, improving table turnover rates.
- Maintained and organized the host stand’s tools (menus, seating charts, reservation logs), contributing to smoother service transitions and improved data tracking for reservations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Analytics
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA06.2025
Associate of Science - Business Administration
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA06.2024
Skills
- Technical: SQL, Python, R programming, Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Langchain, Data Wrangling
- Analytics: Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Forecasting, Trend Analysis
- Business: Problem Solving, Data Storytelling, Project Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Timeline
Marketing Analyst Intern
California High-Speed Rail Authority
01.2025 - Current
Recreation Leader
City of San Jose
06.2022 - Current
Host
Buffalo Wild Wings
03.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Analytics
San Jose State University
Associate of Science - Business Administration
De Anza College
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