Data Entry & Process Optimization Specialist

Amy Watanabe

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AI Automation Analyst

Specializing in AI automation to optimize workflow efficiency, with 10+ years in product development and production management. Experienced in designing and deploying AI-driven apps, RPA bots, and no-code automation using Zapier, Make.com, and UiPath. Skilled in prompt engineering, API integration, and intelligent process design. Strong ability to analyze and solve problems, increase efficiency, and manage cross-functional tasks. Technical Skills

AI & Automation: Workflow Automation (Make, Zapier, n8n), Robotic Process Automation (RPA - UI Path), Prompt Engineering and LLMs (Gemini, ChatGPT), AI Chatbots, Process Mining & Analysis (Miro), CRM (Customer Relationship Management), JSON, Eleven Labs, Nebius Studio, Lovable Technical: System Integration (APIs, Webhooks), Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel), generative AI Professional: Business Process Improvement (BPI), Stakeholder Management, Data Analysis, User Training & Onboarding

Technical Projects

Automated Feedback Analysis Workflow link

Problem: Feedback collection and analysis were inconsistent and labor-intensive, delaying actionable insights for product and service improvements.

Solution: Built an end-to-end automated feedback pipeline using Google Forms and Google Sheets for data intake and storage. Integrated Make (Integromat) to automate workflows and Gemini AI for natural language processing, sentiment classification, and summarization.

Value Added: Delivered real-time feedback insights and automated reporting, enabling data-driven decisions without manual review or delay.

Tech Used: Google Forms Google Sheets Make (Integromat) Gemini AI JSON Email Automation Automation of Weather-Based Sales and Staffing Decisions link Problem: Daily staffing and promotional decisions were made manually, leading to missed revenue opportunities and inefficient labor allocation.

Solution: Created a Zapier-based workflow to pull weather data via API, analyze business impact using Gemini AI, and automatically email tailored action recommendations to management. Implemented a secondary automation path for severe weather alerts.

Value Added: Enhanced operational agility, improved sales forecasting accuracy, and optimized staffing levels based on real-time weather conditions.

Tech Used: Zapier Gemini AI Postman Webhooks Weather API Email Automation Automation of Invoice Reporting link

Problem: Company finance managers were processing every invoice manually, leading to wasted valuable time of the managers and risking human error mistakes.

Solution: Created an automated workflow with UiPath to extract data using Document Understanding, generate purchase descriptions using GenAI Content Generation, and fill out results into a Google Sheets spreadsheet, as well as using conditional logic to check and omit data with low confidence values or after certain due dates. Value Added: Time saved due to automated tasks, leading to increased time for managers to focus on finance issues and increased efficiency and productivity due to more accurate analysis of invoices. Tech Used: UiPath RPA Gemini AI Prompt Engineering Google Sheets Conditional Logic Experience

AI Automation Specialist / Student TripleTen Los Angeles, CA 08/2025 – 12/2025

● Designed, built, and deployed AI-driven applications and scalable automation workflows and using Zapier, Make, n8n, and Google AI Studio to address real-world business challenges, analyze and enhance data accuracy, and improve operational processes and customer engagement.

● Created intelligent process agents and RPA bots with UiPath to automate repetitive business tasks, reducing manual workload and optimizing productivity and efficiency.

● Integrated AI systems and automation tools into existing business platforms through Webhooks, REST APIs, and data pipelines, enabling seamless cross-platform communication and event-based automation. Planned Career Break Osaka, JAPAN and Los Angeles, CA 01/2024 – 07/2025

● Took a personal sabbatical following the passing of my father in Japan. During this period, managed family responsibilities, handled international legal and administrative matters, and navigated personal obligations before deciding to pivot.

Burning Torch Inc Los Angeles, CA 04/2016 – 01/2024 Production Manager 09/2019 – 01/2024

● Managed $2–4M+ in annual production operations, including private label lines, ensuring 100% on-time delivery by coordinating vendor schedules, materials, and logistics across global supply chains.

● Cut production costs by 10–30% through workflow analysis and implementation of Lean-inspired process improvements.

● Reduced material overages by 35% by forecasting order units, calculating yields, and optimizing bulk material procurement strategies.

Product Development / Preproduction Manager 04/2016–08/2019

● Increased team productivity by 30% by redesigning the tech pack workbook template to streamline documentation and communication.

● Accelerated production turnaround times by developing efficient communication systems between internal teams and overseas factories.

● Maintained 95%+ on-time delivery rate by aligning production schedules, vendor coordination, and resource allocation across multiple collections.

Preproduction Manager/ Sweater Director Sunny Clothing LLC/ Gypsies & Moondust Los Angeles, CA 02/2014 – 02/2016

● Contributed to generating nearly $1M in new business within the first year by leading end-to-end product development and production strategies during company launch.

● Improved productivity by 20% and reduced startup costs through efficient workflow design and creation of standardized operational forms.

● Drove $200K+ annual revenue growth by solely managing the sweater division from concept to delivery, showcasing strong ownership and full-cycle project leadership. Education

AI Automation Certificate TripleTen Los Angeles 2025 AA in Fashion Design Los Angeles Trade-Technical College Los Angeles Philosophy UCLA Los Angeles (transferred)

Honors/Awards

• James Price Scholarship for Excellence in Writing

• UCLA Dean’s List

• Lifetime membership in California Scholarship Foundation and Alpha Lambda Delta

• Silver Thimble Award for Menswear

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