Yoko Takemoto
Portland,OR
Summary
English and Japanese bilingual professional with extensive experience in training and development, program development and international education. Passionate about building a learning community that is committed to fostering cultural understanding and competency, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Advancement Assistant
International School of Portland
06.2024 - Current
- Support Development, Communication/Marketing, and Admission teams with day to day operation to advance ISP's mission and goals.
- Support in achieving higher levels of donor engagement by organizing strategic stewardship events and activities.
- Enhance event planning efficiency by coordinating logistics, recruiting and managing volunteers, and arranging promotional materials.
- Facilitate Admission Ambassador Program to increase the enrollment number and to build community.
- Work on publishing School's weekly newsletter in collaboration with the Director of Marketing.
- Identify gaps and opportunity areas in the cross functional landscape.
- Organized Read Along Sessions in collaboration with ISP library to achieve ISP's DEI mission and goals, and to build community.
Freelance Trainer and Intercultural Coach
Self Employed
04.2020 - Current
- Facilitate intercultural competence development coaching in Japanese and English for individuals who seek to build the capacity to navigate complexity and drive meaningful, lasting change.
- Designed and facilitated intercultural and DEI trainings in English and Japanese for clients in the U.S and Japan using my understanding of both national cultures, business cultures, and adult learning theory.
- Designed and facilitated intercultural communication seminars for Japanese Universities.
- Coached an international body of faculty members for a leading coaching institution to support their intercultural competence development.
Director of Learning and Development
Axia Amplified Consulting
01.2020 - 09.2024
- Designed and delivered in-person and virtual trainings to support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts for Non Profit, corporate, and legal advocacy organization.
- Developed Curriculums that align with client organizations' mission, values and goals as well as rapidly changing learning needs. Some examples of curriculum developed were intercultural competence training, foundational DEI training, conflict resolution training, leadership training, and intercultural communication training.
- Provided group as well as one on one coaching for Intercultural Competence Development as a Qualified IDI (Intercultural Development Inventory) Administrator.
- Provided consultation and administered needs assessment to identify clients’ learning needs and goals.
Freelance Translator
01.2001 - 01.2020
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills in translating/interpreting for US and Japanese companies.
- Client list includes media companies, a Sports entity, sports management team for a MLB player, and Higher Ed institutions.
International Recruitment Coordinator
Pacific Reach Advisors
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Developed the first US recruitment strategy and execution plan for Nitori, Japan’s largest furniture retailer, to recruit US college graduates.
- Led and managed all phases of a comprehensive recruitment project which resulted in relationships with over 20 Universities and a pool of 100+ viable candidates.
Program Coordinator
Takuyo Corporation (Lighthouse Career Encourage)
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Developed creative event-based educational programs, that led to deeper understanding of American business and culture.
- Designed and taught informational sessions, pre-departure as well as post- arrival training, and cross cultural seminars for Japanese high school and college students.
- Managed the application, evaluation, placement, and advising of 150 internship candidates from Japanese Universities annually.
Executive Assistant to the Principle/CEO
Yoyogi International School
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Planned and executed a 10-year anniversary school event for prominent business figures and families of the school community.
- Provided day-to-day administrative support such as sending invoices, and communicating with HR department of client corporations.
- Wrote marketing and PR materials for overseas publications.
- Served as a substitute Japanese teacher.
Associate Consultant
CDS Consulting
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Sourced executive level candidates for leading global companies to assist in their talent acquisition process.
Director
Vision International
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Acquired an English school and changed the business model, which led to over 200 % increase in the number of students.
- Taught English to students, age 3 year old to adults.
- Managed all aspects of the school; such as curriculum development, overseeing operations, student enrollment, sales, hiring, and supervising employees.
Academic Counselor
Japan America Academic Center (JAAC)
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Advised Japanese students studying in the US regarding all aspects of life such as academic, personal, and cultural transitions.
Education
Certificate - IC Edge Trainer
Intercultural Communication Edge
05-2024
Certificate - Diversity And Inclusion
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY03-2022
Certificate - IDI Qualified Administrator
Intercultural Development Inventory
12-2020
Master of Arts - Organizational and Multicultural Communication
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06.2015
Certificate Program - SHRM Essentials of HR Management
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos, CA12.1999
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Training Needs Analysis
- Facilitation Skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Project Management
- Communication Skills
Timeline
Advancement Assistant
International School of Portland
06.2024 - Current
Freelance Trainer and Intercultural Coach
Self Employed
04.2020 - Current
Director of Learning and Development
Axia Amplified Consulting
01.2020 - 09.2024
International Recruitment Coordinator
Pacific Reach Advisors
01.2014 - 01.2017
Program Coordinator
Takuyo Corporation (Lighthouse Career Encourage)
01.2010 - 01.2014
Executive Assistant to the Principle/CEO
Yoyogi International School
01.2009 - 01.2010
Associate Consultant
CDS Consulting
01.2008 - 01.2009
Freelance Translator
01.2001 - 01.2020
Director
Vision International
01.2001 - 01.2008
Academic Counselor
Japan America Academic Center (JAAC)
01.1999 - 01.2000
Master of Arts - Organizational and Multicultural Communication
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
California State University, San Marcos
Certificate - IC Edge Trainer
Intercultural Communication Edge
Certificate - Diversity And Inclusion
Cornell University
Certificate - IDI Qualified Administrator
Intercultural Development Inventory
Certificate Program - SHRM Essentials of HR Management
Northwestern University
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