VANESSA HAKAM
Franklin
Summary
Dynamic professional with exceptional communication and negotiation skills, specializing in building and nurturing client relationships. Proven track record of consistently meeting targets, making strategic executive decisions, and adapting to evolving market conditions. Collaborative team player dedicated to achieving results and delivering high-performance outcomes. Detail-oriented with proficiency in multiple foreign languages, enhancing the ability to connect with diverse clientele.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Inside Sales Representative; Project Manager
Shinsho American Corporation
Farmington Hills, MI
11.2024 - Current
- Led project management for significant website revamp at Shinsho American Corp, coordinating team efforts and streamlining communication to achieve timely delivery of content and milestones.
- Executed strategic executive decisions to guide team members effectively.
- Responsible for maintenance of multiple accounts for international ferrous and non-ferrous materials trade, including trade with Japan, Germany, Mexico, and Canada within Shinsho American.
- Collaborates with teams both within and outside of Shinsho for efficacy in inter-company communication, both in English and in Japanese.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients to enhance customer satisfaction.
Assistant Language Teacher JET Program(ME)
Shizuoka Board of Education
Shizuoka City, Japan
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Improved students' oral and written communication skills through interactive language exercises and group projects.
- Utilized various teaching techniques such as role-playing, storytelling, and group discussions to create engaging classroom experiences that catered to different learning styles.
- Applied targeted speech techniques to improve student pronunciation and achieve authentic American English accents.
- Enhanced cultural awareness among students by introducing authentic materials, such as literature, music, films, and current events from target-language countries.
Department Aide
Michigan State University Department of Epidemiology
East Lansing, MI
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted the department by maintaining facility upkeep, answering phones, and directing visitors.
- Strong communication and organization skills were used to perform duties as requested by working professors and department leaders.
Education
BA - Japanese
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12-2022
Skills
- Japanese and French fluency
- Language pedagogy
- Management
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Cross-cultural communication
- Adept multi-tasker
Accomplishments
- Co-created the MSU Korean website with the program creator and director, thus facilitating student engagement and interactions.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Full Professional
Korean
Limited Working
Interests
- Enjoy creating solo-travel itineraries and exploring a new country's history, culture, and nature
- Passionate about the arts, including literature, translated works, and crafts such as knitting and miniature sculpting
- Avid horse-lover, having dabbled in multiple disciplines: dressage, polo, and hunter-jumper
Timeline
Inside Sales Representative; Project Manager
Shinsho American Corporation
11.2024 - Current
Assistant Language Teacher JET Program(ME)
Shizuoka Board of Education
08.2023 - 08.2024
Department Aide
Michigan State University Department of Epidemiology
08.2019 - 12.2019
BA - Japanese
Michigan State University