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Saya Miyake

Williamsburg,Virginia

Summary

Skilled multitasker with a hardworking nature and good teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help the team. Reliable and dedicated team player with an effective and resourceful approach.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

American Japan Society
06.2022 - Current
  • As a student intern, we collaborated with each other to help organize AJS events including inviting U.S. professors and Japanese ministers.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Gained valuable experience working in a multidisciplinary environment including politics, economics, NGOs, and others.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Created an event for international students in Japan

Part Time Job

NHK World-Japan News
04.2022 - 07.2023
  • Take sole responsibility and be strictly punctual about schedules.
  • Developed interpersonal communication skills and teamwork
  • Quickly deal with unexpected issues and solve problems.

Extracurricular Activity

Keio Debate Squad
04.2022 - Current

Chief Recruiter (Executive member) for an improvised English debate club

  • Elected for the position by members and led all the recruitment processes.
  • Operated social media accounts for the club and increased the number of followers from 0 to 1,500.
  • Took the initiative to teach how to debate in English to new members

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA
05.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Keio University
Hiyoshi, Kohoku Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
03.2026

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Outstanding Communication skills
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Native-Level Japanese Proficiency/English Proficiency (TOEFL 112)
  • Presentation/Public Speaking
  • Social Media Management
  • Hard Working Nature

Accomplishments

  • Honorable mention – Stanford e-Japan 2021 fall 03/2022

Referring to the population ratios and low voting turnouts, I proposed a new voting system to tackle the low voting rate of the youth in Japan and the U.S.

  • Debate Awards

Earing top novice team prizes at national parliamentary debate tournaments and awarded adjudicator

  • School Representative – Junior Fellow Leadership Program 2021 spring


Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Intern

American Japan Society
06.2022 - Current

Part Time Job

NHK World-Japan News
04.2022 - 07.2023

Extracurricular Activity

Keio Debate Squad
04.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

College of William And Mary

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Keio University
Saya Miyake