AKI SHINDO

• Worked on function-based, 360 recruiting in the cybersecurity space(Red, Blue, Purple Teaming, Network Security, SOC, CISO etc.)
• Built and strengthened relationship with security executives within domestic and global organizations
• Opening up new security software vendors and ISPs with a designated cybersecurity business to expand client portfolio
• Sourcing, interviewing as well as other forms of communications via multiple channels
• Help liaised cybersecurity meetups to establish a tight-knit community of cybersecurity professionals in Japan.
• Met with managers to discuss vacancies, applicant qualifications and characteristics of top candidates.

[Extracurricular Activities]

• Helped organize and participated in charity auctions for Make a Wish Foundation as one of the members of the Robert Half Japan's CSR committee. Raised 4k AUD equivalent

• Worked as industry-based recruiter, focusing primarily(though not limited to) network, security and telecom vendors, ISPs and systems integrator
• Successfully exceeded annual sales quotas during 3 years tenure
• Contract negotiation - both in written and spoken English and Japanese
• Communicating with team members to share market and candidate information
• Helping new grads and team members get up to speed with technical, industry and market terminologies
• Actively communicating with manufacturing industry teams(Semiconductor, Automotive, Construction) to share market trends and talent pool
• Delivered recruitment services to organization of varying scales, ranging from Pre-IPO market entrants to large Japanese IT/manufacturing conglomerates
• Successfully aided NASDAQ listed software vendor with hiring 15 plus candidates in space of three year with no back-out and turn overs from it's start-up phase
• Successfully filled niche and complex technical positions in telecom (fibre optics, radio, core network etc.) with demanding hiring needs and very narrow talent pool
• Reverse Marketing: opening up new jobs by discussing untapped talent needs to hiring managers
• Consultative sales approach to both clients and candidates during interviews, on-boarding and post-placement to ensure best possible experience for both parties
• Analyzed problematic areas in client's hiring strategies to provide recommendations and solutions

[A-Human Inc., an HAHD subsidiary May 2017- Mar. 2019]

• Transferred from Optia Partners as full cycle agency recruiter
• Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
• Opening up new accounts(cold-calls, emails, networking events) within IT vendor space: SaaS, security, network, Telecom, CAE, semiconductor chip vendors as well as systems and network integrator.
• Coordinated job interviews between candidates and clients
• Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.
• Engaged and established successful relationships with clients through active communications

[Optia Partners K.K., June 2016 - April 2017]

• Worked as candidate sourcer for Asset Management, IT and B2C online platform candidates
• Performed cold calls(avg.70-90), cold emails and LinkedIn sourcing to book candidate meetings with consultants
• Actively engaging with candidates on behalf of consultants when needed
• Successfully supported in filling following positions for 2 buy-side firms, Canadian online EC start-up and U.S. based E-commerce giant

• Worked on website maintenance, CMS, updating IPBA's official facebook account, coordinating with PR agencies , media-outlets and other Legal NPOs on logistics
• Communicating with IPBA's committee members regarding types of contents which should be uploaded onto IPBA's website.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Worked flexible hours, working from home and from office

• Worked as journalist, sales assistant and editorial assistant for Metropolis Magazine, the oldest and most well known English magazine in Tokyo
• Improved efficiency and resource management focusing on tight deadlines, adding extra 3 days for editing members to review final product
• Worked as project manager for content curation and inbound blog project for in-bound tourism and Cross-border EC
• Interviewed with film producers, athletes and business professionals and creating news articles as well as think pieces
• Translating and transliterating copies, PR pieces, news articles and advertisements from English to Japanese and vice versa
• Translated min. 6 complex documents in space of 4 hours
• Editing articles, magazine lay outs and formats using GIMP, Photoshop, in-design and Adobe Brackets
• Worked and liaised with sales and editorial teams, sometimes as interpreter and coordinator