Kea Yoshinaka
Summary
Driven and passionate candidate with a desire to build expertise in communications and marketing disciplines. Skilled in leadership, journalism, project management, and collaboration. Hardworking, quick learner with demonstrated success in fostering strong connections and creating dynamic and engaging content across multiple platforms.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Intern
Family House
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Supported initiatives for a non-profit organization that provides free temporary housing for families with a child in long-term treatment at the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.
- Enhanced company productivity by managing and importing financial data and donations into company CRM platform.
- Improved office efficiency and team productivity through proactive organization and process optimization.
- Collaborated with fellow interns and coworkers to foster a positive team environment.
- Reduced workload burden for full-time employees, allowing them to focus on high-impact assignments.
Liaison Editor & Staff Writer
Blueprint
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Held multiple roles for a nationally recognized and award winning high school print and online publication.
- Mentored junior staff members and taught them basic journalistic principles.
- Interviewed staff and community members on complex topics including race, mental health, and school policy.
Head of Outreach Board
Professionelle
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Founding member of a teen-run organization dedicated to empowering young women interested in succeeding in male-dominated fields by offering mentorship and connection to like-minded peers.
- Collaborated with founding members to organize a women's business clothing drive, resulting in the collection of 600 lbs of clothing for working women in need.
- Conducted interviews with female business leaders and wrote profiles about their experiences.
- Wrote and designed brochures for fundraising activities.
Published Writer
The Intuitive Writing Project
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Active member of a writing-based empowerment program for young women with a mission to support girls in finding their voice and speaking up as leaders, world-builders, and change-makers.
- Wrote a variety of pieces that were chosen to be included in the organization's literary blog and published anthologies.
- Developed content in a range of writing styles, including non-fiction, fiction, informational, and poetry.
- Fostered close connections with instructors and other participants and incorporated their feedback to improve writing style, content, and analysis.
Nanny
Independent Employer
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Enhanced children's emotional wellbeing by building positive, nurturing environments and providing attentive care.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading and educational support.
- Managed children's schedules to ensure timeliness and provided safe transportation to and from activities.
- Maintained strong written and verbal communication with parents, instilling confidence and building a trusted partnership.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Boston University
Boston, MA05.2027
Skills
- Supervision and Leadership
- Project Management
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Multimedia Storytelling
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Photography Skills
Timeline
Nanny
Independent Employer
01.2023 - 09.2023
Communications Intern
Family House
06.2022 - 08.2022
Liaison Editor & Staff Writer
Blueprint
08.2021 - 05.2023
Head of Outreach Board
Professionelle
08.2021 - 05.2023
Published Writer
The Intuitive Writing Project
08.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Boston University
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