Sayuri Taba
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Motivated Area Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in regional political analysis, strategy development, and stakeholder engagement. Excel in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to effectively manage diverse challenges and drive project success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Specialist
United States Forces Japan
Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan
12.2020 - Current
- Actively engaged in facilitating diplomatic relations with foreign governments to foster mutual understanding and cooperation.
- Acted as a liaison to enhance collaboration among government agencies for strategic security initiatives.
- Analyzed current political trends and provided reports to headquarters on potential implications.
- Monitored news media outlets for developments in political climate and reported findings to senior staff.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop research strategies that focused on the impact of proposed legislation on various constituencies.
- Presented briefings to executive command members regarding current events in the political arena.
- Attended conferences, seminars, and meetings related to politics and public policy development.
- Identified emerging topics that could shape future policies or regulations and wrote detailed reports about them.
- Provided senior staff members with resources and strategic advice for guidance.
Community Relations Specialist
United States Marine Corps
Camp Foster , Okinawa, Japan
03.2017 - 12.2020
- Coordinated community outreach activities to build relationships with target audiences.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including prefectural governments, public officials, business leaders and opinion influencers.
- Facilitated diplomatic relations with foreign governments to promote mutual understanding and cooperation.
- Managed media relations campaigns to support organizational objectives and increase brand awareness.
- Created content for press releases, newsletters, annual reports and other promotional materials.
- Compiled data on current trends in the community and analyzed potential impact on operations.
- Prepared presentations for internal meetings and external conferences related to corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Administrative Clerk
403d Army Field Support Brigade, U.S. Army
Torii Station , Okinawa, Japan
02.2014 - 02.2017
- Managed daily office operations, including scheduling appointments and managing incoming calls.
- Organized and maintained filing systems both electronically and manually.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies of the organization.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Performed office automation duties using email, desktop publishing and spreadsheets.
- Greeted and signed in visitors to facilitate front office operations.
- Monitored logs and work records to track and manage reports, inventory and supplies.
- Wrote email messages, memos and business letters for management and proofread documentation to provide error-free correspondence.
Maintenance Administrator
American Engineering Corporation
Ginowan City, Okinawa, Japan
04.2010 - 02.2014
- Generated and processed work orders for maintenance and repairs.
- Managed vendor relations to ensure timely delivery of supplies and services.
- Scheduled and oversaw facility maintenance tasks to uphold safety standards.
- Created and updated records related to maintenance activities, scheduling, and inventory.
- Developed and maintained bid documents including scope of work, pricing schedules, and compliance requirements.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - English Language And Literature
Okinawa Christian Junior College
Camp Foster, Okinawa Japan04-2008
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Camp Foster, Okinawa JapanSkills
- Negotiations and Conflict Resolution
- Excellent communicator
- Communications leadership
- Public Speaking
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Cultural Awareness
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Data Management
- Relationship Building
- Administrative Support
- Honest and ethical
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Complex Problem Solving
Certification
- Yellow belt in Lean Six Sigma
- Medical Interpreter Certified
- DOD Cyber Awareness Challenge
- MC Records Management Course
- Department of Navy Annual Privacy Training
- ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident, Emergency Management Institute
- Introduction to Incident Command System, Emergency Management Institute
- Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) Training
- PADI Rescue Diver
- TOMODACHI MetLife Women's Leadership Program alumni
Accomplishments
- 2020 Quarterly Award for best employee, United States Forces Japan HQ.
- WIth love in beautiful ocean, achieved my goal to be certified as PADI Rescue Diver.
Languages
English
Professional
Japanese
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Area Specialist
United States Forces Japan
12.2020 - Current
Community Relations Specialist
United States Marine Corps
03.2017 - 12.2020
Administrative Clerk
403d Army Field Support Brigade, U.S. Army
02.2014 - 02.2017
Maintenance Administrator
American Engineering Corporation
04.2010 - 02.2014
Some College (No Degree) - English Language And Literature
Okinawa Christian Junior College
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
University of Maryland Global Campus