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Yuko Tanaka

Yuko Tanaka

Honolulu,HI

Summary

Energetic and highly organized professional with passion for creating unforgettable events. Possesses extensive knowledge of event planning logistics and vendor coordination, with strong skills in budgeting and timeline management. Dedicated to delivering seamless and memorable experiences for every client.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Wedding Planner

Self-employeed
06.2020 - Current

• Partnered with luxury hotels for weddings, ensuring seamless coordination between clients and venue staff.
• Designed bespoke wedding experiences tailored to client needs and preferences, consistently exceeding expectations.
• Resolved last-minute challenges with creative solutions, maintaining composure and satisfaction under high-pressure situations.
• Managed vendor negotiations, contracts, and budgets, ensuring optimal value for clients.
• Supervised teams of up to 20 staff, streamlining operations and fostering effective communication among stakeholders.

Customer Care Representative

AtHearth, Inc.
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Managed high call volume with exceptional professionalism and efficiency.
  • Responded to customer needs through competent customer service and prompt problem-solving.
  • Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.

English Language Instructor

AEON Corporation
12.2020 - 12.2022
  • Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition, and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
  • Authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension.
  • Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of student progress, challenges and behavior issues.
  • Developed age-appropriate lesson content for literature pieces to meet diverse learning styles.

Wedding Planner

Issei Company Inc.
02.2010 - 06.2020

In addition to the above job description,

  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by ensuring prompt resolution of issues and concerns.
  • Implemented cost-saving initiatives, reducing overall operational expenses without compromising service quality.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations, maintaining a safe working environment for staff members.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, securing competitive pricing arrangements that benefited the organization''s bottom line results.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion and timely delivery.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining workflow processes and implementing new scheduling systems.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - American Studies

University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI
08.2007 - 12.2009

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Hawaii Tokai International College
Honolulu
04.2005 - 12.2006

Skills

  • Personalized customer service
  • Bilingual Communication
  • Exceptional Responsiveness
  • Active listening and consultation
  • Detail-oriented and solution-focused
  • Event coordination and scheduling
  • Vendor negotiations and contract review
  • Multitasking in high-pressure environments
  • Team leadership and collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of up to 20 staff members.
  • Created effective communication channels with team members, increasing team collaboration and production.
  • Successfully reduced overtime hours by adopting a flextime system.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Japanese
Native or Bilingual

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefits

Timeline

Customer Care Representative

AtHearth, Inc.
06.2023 - 05.2024

English Language Instructor

AEON Corporation
12.2020 - 12.2022

Wedding Planner

Self-employeed
06.2020 - Current

Wedding Planner

Issei Company Inc.
02.2010 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Arts - American Studies

University of Hawaii At Manoa
08.2007 - 12.2009

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Hawaii Tokai International College
04.2005 - 12.2006
Yuko Tanaka