Shihoko Takikawa
Wedding Coordinator Intern
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Hardworking and passionate team player with strong observational and organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. With the background in studying abroad and internship experience in the US and communication skills both in Japanese and English, ready to help team achieve company goals by utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Wedding Coordinator Intern
Good Luck International Coorporation
03.2024 - Current
- Coordinated and executed wedding ceremonies and receptions based on the plannings and schedules sent from Japan
- Collaborated with bridal couples to achieve expectations and vision for wedding at briefing and ensured the last minute changes and cancellations of the plan the day before the wedding.
- Attended bridal couples through the day before and the day of wedding, including rehearsal, getting ready, photo tour, transportation, and changing looks
- Coordinated all aspects of wedding ceremonies and receptions, including venue setups, catering arrangements, and entertainment options based on their original planning sent from Japan
- Established and managed communications with hotels, vendors, photographers, makeup artists and drivers, confirming service and supply delivery and coordinated all aspects of wedding ceremonies and receptions in order to meet all the expectation for the destination wedding of bridal couples.
- Paid exceptional attention to details, such as bridal couples' looks, sensitive wording, potential batting with other bridal couples having wedding on the same day.
- Handled customer service inquiries and complaints and immediately resolved issues to guest satisfaction.
Cashier
Costco Wholesale Japan
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Recommended customers membership upgrade and credit card application to contribute to sales of the store location.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA 05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Psychology
El Camino College
Torrance, CA 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Shizuoka Seien Girls' High School
Shizuoka, Japan 05.2001 -
Skills
Languages: Fluent in English and Japanese (speaking and writing)
Computers: Proficient in MS Office- Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Word, SPSS
Test Score: TOEIC L&R Score 985
Timeline
Wedding Coordinator Intern
Good Luck International Coorporation
03.2024 - Current
Cashier
Costco Wholesale Japan
08.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Long Beach
05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Psychology
El Camino College
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Shizuoka Seien Girls' High School
05.2001 -
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