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Koichi Fukushima

Koichi Fukushima

Sydney,NSW

Summary

My name is Koichi Fukushima, and I am a UTS communications and international studies graduate with strong interpersonal and customer-engagement experience gained through my retail, customer service, and sales role at Telstra.

One of my proudest moments was during my recent stint as a Public Relations Volunteer at Our Big Kitchen, which allowed me to showcase my skills in event coordination and writing news blog articles. Thanks to our collective dedication and my passion for stakeholder engagement, our team's collaborative efforts ensured the smooth execution of multiple special events.

Throughout my academic journey, including an exchange year at Kagoshima University in 2023, I improved my fluency in the Japanese language and culture while embracing the nuances of cross-cultural communication. The practical application of theoretical knowledge in real-world settings has prepared me to contribute effectively in dynamic environments, underscoring my belief in the power of communication to foster meaningful connections and positive change.

I have learnt that working in a complex environment is challenging but enthralling because if you enjoy being part of a company or business, you can complain about nothing.

Work History

Retail Consultant

Telstra
Eastgardens, NSW
03.2025 - 03.2026

•Enhanced sales conversion by tailoring recommendations to 8–10 customers per shift and strengthening communication skills through in-store training.
• Delivered exceptional customer experiences, contributing to over 70% positive customer survey outcomes.
• Delivered an over 90% score rate in February 2026 for customer service surveys from direct customers.
• Knowledge of CRMs like Salesforce
• Experience serving high-profile customers such as John Longmire
• Knowledge of CRMs like Salesforce
• Managed and prioritised customer service queues to meet response time goals
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex customer issues
• Trained new hires on customer service processes and policies
• Advocating for customers and displaying product knowledge to best suit the customer’s needs and wants through the customer loyalty program, like Telstra Plus.
• Handling cash and card operations on UPOS machines, online account transactions and bill enquiries

Public Relations Volunteer

Our Big Kitchen
Bondi, NSW
11.2024 - 12.2024

****Volunteer****
• Assisted with 2 special events and programs during every volunteering shift with labelling and event preparation
• Wrote 10 news article blogs promoting Our Big Kitchen
• Participate in overseeing the overall program flow of the day together with the rest of the team
• Contribute to planning curated events for the different groups that come, i.e. schools, corporations, etc.
• Help identify the needs of the individual volunteers and corporate attendees to have at certain time periods
• Assist the operations manager and volunteers in the activities
• Practical Experience: Apply theoretical knowledge in real-world program coordination setting and gain experience in events and program management
• Background experience in nonprofits, highlighting competencies in an organisation, communication, and problem-solving
• Cultural and Corporate Awareness: Exposure to people from different walks of life and gaining insight into various perspectives and insights

Kitchenhand/Hall Waiter

Sushi Train Maroubra
Maroubra, NSW
12.2021 - 03.2023
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Chopped vegetables and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Made at least 4 types of maki-sushi rolls every shift in busy environment
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.

News Local Journalist

Southern Courier
Surry Hills, NSW
06.2017 - 06.2017
  • Local council's media outlet distributor
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Interviewed guests on specific topics.
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories.
  • Wrote stories for News Local News Limited, publishing articles across the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney; 4 news releases in 1 week
  • Interviewed 1 public community member; note-taking conversation of Eastern Suburbs Baby Mothers community
  • Distributed local council's media news; 3 articles from council media releases

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Communication & International Studies

University of Technology Sydney
Ultimo, NSW

Skills

  • Conversational Japanese Speaking Skills
  • Efficient Mathematical Skills
  • Follow instructions attentively
  • Work autonomously
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • MS Office
  • Customer Service
  • Global Citizenship

Accomplishments

  • 2022 University of Technology Sydney Open Day Volunteer
  • 2014 Rose Bay Secondary College Working Bee
  • 2014 City of Surf Rose Bay Secondary College Volunteer

Certification

  • Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Training - [2022 - current]
  • Working With Children Check (WWCC) - [2020 - current]
  • Forage Careers in Tourism: Event Operations Virtual Experience Program – [August 2023]
  • Forage Careers in Government Virtual Internship – NSW Government – [December 2022]
  • Forage Sydney Romantics Design & Branding Virtual Experience – [April 2022]

Hobbies

  • Love playing soccer; Played for junior football club, Maroubra United Football Club (2009-2019)
  • Favourite action movies are Spiderman No Way Home, James Bond movies and Star Wars movies.
  • Favourite music genre is pop music.
  • Favourite pop band is One Republic, and favourite song by One Republic is ‘Sunshine'.

About Me

My name is Koichi Fukushima, and my career objective is to become a public relations specialist. I studied a double degree involving my communications course and international studies course where I studied Japanese language and culture. As an Australian citizen, I am fluent in English and have the equivalent of JLPT N4 proficiency in Japanese. I am passionate about international business customs and proficient in using MS Office programs.

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Retail Consultant

Telstra
03.2025 - 03.2026

Public Relations Volunteer

Our Big Kitchen
11.2024 - 12.2024

Kitchenhand/Hall Waiter

Sushi Train Maroubra
12.2021 - 03.2023

News Local Journalist

Southern Courier
06.2017 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Public Communication & International Studies

University of Technology Sydney
Koichi Fukushima