Yoshi Nagata
Torrance, CA ***04
Cell: 360-***-**** E-mail: *******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in which I can use my various skills and abilities, to empower others, while I continue to learn and experience new skills and opportunities.
I have successfully built rapport and trust with my clients by focusing on the long-term customer relationship. As a result, I have retained more than 90% of my client base over the past 15 years.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Counsel individuals, groups, families, or communities regarding issues including mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, child care, or medical care.
Develop and review service plans in consultation with clients, and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.
Fluent in Japanese and English
Proficient computer experience with multiple applications such as Word, Power Point and Excel
Extensive background in marketing and sales with Private and Governmental organizations
WORK EXPERIENCE:
The Evergreen State College Olympia WA
Student in Service Coordinator 09/2009 to 02/2012
Encourages and supports college and university students to enroll as part-time AmeriCorps members who provide valuable service in their communities. SIS members make a difference in their communities, gain valuable civic and workforce skills, and upon completion of their term of service, earn an education award.
Volunteer Center Olympia WA
Administration/Organization Support 10/2008 to 06/2009
• Recruit - Refer - Recognize: Core services supporting volunteers and community organizations where they serve in Thurston Counties
Lewis County Programs Mason County Programs
Asia Pacific Cultural Center Tacoma WA
Assistant to Management Director 09/2007 to 10/2008
• Perform duties that assist in exchanging cultures within Asian community. General office duties to support Management Director
Seattle Kobo, LLC
Owner/ Operator Seattle WA
07/2000 to 12/2006
• Broker for food and related items for import and export with Japan and United States companies. Responsible for marketing and contract negotiations of several multi-million dollar accounts
Lehman Brothers
Tokyo, Japan
Senior Vice President, International Sales
1996 to 1999
• Senior Leader/Salesman and product manager covering major foreign clients such as Fidelity and Capital Guardian
Daiwa Securities Tokyo, Japan Chicago/New York
Deputy General Manager 1984 to 1996
• Senior Japanese equity salesman and sales manager
USA Tozai and Tozai Boeki
International Trading Manhattan, California, Tokyo Japan
1980 to 1984
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EDUCATION:
California State University Dominquez, California
BS Degree in Business Marketing 7/1978
Los Angeles Community College 6/1976 Wilmington, California
AA Degree in Business Accounting
Meiji University Tokyo Japan
AA Degree in Japanese Accounting System
& International Trading
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