Kievonah Sakura Tamai
Tokyo,Japan
Summary
Bilingual English–Japanese project management and communications professional with experience leading cross-functional initiatives across the United States and Japan. Successfully delivered process improvement projects, executive reporting, translation, stakeholder engagement, and cost-reduction initiatives resulting in measurable business impact. Passionate about applying global experience to advance international development, gender equality, and cross-cultural collaboration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Continuous Improvement & Bilingual Communications Specialist
Epredia (PHC Group)
08.2024 - 04.2026
- Led cross-functional projects across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Leadership.
- Edited and translated executive presentations, reports, SOPs, and technical documentation between English and Japanese.
- Produced KPI reports and executive dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.
- Conducted cost reduction, investment, and ROI analyses to support strategic business decisions.
- Served as a bilingual liaison between U.S. and Japanese teams, facilitating executive meetings, training sessions, and technical discussions.
Startup Operations Manager
Sakura LLC
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed and mentored a team of approximately 10 employees.
- Led operational projects from planning through execution.
- Improved workflows and coordinated communication across multiple stakeholders.
- Supported business growth through leadership, customer engagement, and process improvement.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance.
Education
Associate of Arts -
South Seattle College
Seattle08-2024
Skills
- Project Management
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Executive Communications
- Technical Writing & Editing
- English–Japanese Translation & Interpretation
- KPI Reporting & Data Analysis
- Cost Reduction & ROI Analysis
- Lean Continuous Improvement
- Microsoft Office Suite
Impact Highlight
- $15K+ annual cost savings delivered through Lean initiatives.
- Managed a portfolio of 10 continuous improvement projects .
- Presented 5 improvement initiatives to executive leadership within six months.
- Led projects across 5+ cross-functional departments .
- Native Japanese | Fluent English with executive-level translation and interpretation.
Languages
Japanese — Native
English — Fluent
Timeline
Continuous Improvement & Bilingual Communications Specialist
Epredia (PHC Group)
08.2024 - 04.2026
Startup Operations Manager
Sakura LLC
11.2022 - 06.2024
Associate of Arts -
South Seattle College