University of Tokyo
Environmental Science

Northwestern Univerisity
Masters of Science in Journalism; Video & Broadcast Specialization

Multimedia Journalist / Segment Anchor
Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV) |
- Hosted the Business segment "Business Report" of Chicago This Week that air on Channel 21 in Chicago - Anchored and reports live shots for weekly business stories from the economy and stock market to local businesses and companies - Interviewed, filmed, edited and produced news packages - Interviewed sources from top business CEOs, lawyers, environment activists to local business owners, customers and industry experts - Interviewed sources live from the studio & via Zoom

Business, Tech, and Innovation Unit Intern
NBC News |
Assist our digital, television, and investigative teams with research, newsgathering, and story production for delivery to the various NBC News platforms.

BBC World News Researcher, Fixer
BBC |
- Supported BBC World News team covering 2020 Tokyo Olympics (e.g., fact checking for presenter going on LIVE) - In one week, contacted, screened, scheduled and prepared briefs for ~14 local guests from a variety of backgrounds (e.g., volunteer, TV host, business leader, protester) to speak LIVE on BBC World News regarding the Tokyo Olympics - Conducted two vox pops (on the overall sentiment towards the Olympics, and opinions on the government blaming young people for the increase of COVID cases) that were aired on BBC World News - Fixed guests and organized shoot for two packages (Japan’s Youngest Olympic Champion; The Burden of Care in Japan) - Voiced-over for the Young Carer in Japan (26’45”) package published on Radio 4

Project Manager (Producer / Director / Reporter)
Asian Boss (Youtube Channel of 3M subscribers) |
Freelance Producer / Director / Reporter responsible for Japan content In charge of street interviews and documentaries in Japan from planning to execution As a producer, pitched weekly topics and stories, wrote proposals and pitch packs, drafted storylines and scripts based on pre-screening interviews, fixed and organized shoots, worked with videographers and assistant directors on the shoot As a reporter, conducted street interviews regarding social issues as well as in-depths one-on-one interviews for documentaries Documentaries include: - A Real-Life Geisha Teaches How To Use Chopsticks Properly (10082021) - We Tried $500 Traditional Japanese Dragon Candy (08202021) - Day in the Life of a Top Boy Band from Japan (ft. JO1) (08132021) - Meet Japan's Fastest Mochi Pounding Master (07212021) - This Japanese Man Makes People Cry For A Living (04292021) - Meet A Real Life Japanese Geisha | Everyday Bosses #69 (04212021) - Meet Japan's Only Wheelchair Idol (02022021) 1-1 Interviews include: - Being An American Pornstar in Japan | Stay Curious #43 (09102021) - Meet the First Half Indian Miss World Japan | Stay Curious #39 (07102021) - How This Syrian Refugee Ended Up in Japan | Stay Curious #37 (06222021) Street Polls include: - How Many Hours Per Week Do Japanese Work (07022021) - Should Japan Cancel The Tokyo Olympics (06072021) Street Interviews include: - Japanese React to the Transgender Weightlifter in Tokyo Olympics - What's It Like Being Black in Japan in 2021? (05252021) - What's Dating Like in Japan for Americans? (05172021) - What's It Like Being An International Student In Japan In 2021? (04252021) - Being A Top 1% College Student In Japan (03212021) - Why do Americans Live in Japan in 2021? (02082021) - Japanese React To State of Emergency (01242021) - What Japanese Think Of The US Capitol Riot (01212021) - American Expats in Japan React To the US Capitol Riot (01132021) - Should Japan Release Radioactive Water From Fukushima Into the Ocean (12012020)

Freelance Travel Reporter, TOKYOEYE2020 / Journeys in Japan, NHKWORLD
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) |
- Reported for ~20 episodes on interesting aspects of life in Tokyo for an international audience from ~160 countries / regions - Interviewed locals / foreign visitors regarding Japanese traditional culture, innovation, and tourism experiences in three languages, and worked with the producer and director for editing and voiceovers - Achieved high viewership ratings (ranked #2 of the day with ~20-min viewing of a 28-min show) for the Yokohama episode

Senior Associate Consultant
L.E.K. Consulting |
- Led primary research including customer / expert interviews and internal management interviews, conducted secondary research and developed market models to assess the market dynamic and value at stake to clients mainly in healthcare - Managed and coached junior project members, participated in recruitment of new hires as the most junior interviewer in the Tokyo office and provided training to new hires on interview skills - Engaged in 20+ wide-ranging strategy / management consulting projects including due-diligence, long-term growth strategy, market entry, turnaround strategy development in healthcare and consumer goods industries