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Saaya Kaneko

Perth

Summary

Dynamic professional with experience as a Sales and Marketing Assistant at Tsubakimoto Chain Co., excelling in lead generation and market research. Proven ability to bridge cultural gaps and enhance product visibility through strategic content creation and translation. Strong customer service skills complemented by expertise in CRM management.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Virtual Assistant

Upwork, Fiverr
05.2025 - Current

・Provided English-to-Japanese subtitle translation for YouTube content, ensuring natural phrasing and cultural localization for Japanese audiences.

・Interested in providing marketing and sales support for global companies looking to expand into the Japanese market.

Online Japanese Tutor

Preply
07.2024 - 05.2025
  • Developed creative lesson plans tailored to meet the diverse needs and interests of students.
  • Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
  • Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.

Sales and Marketing Assistant

Tsubakimoto Chain Co.
04.2022 - 09.2024
  • Conducted market research and competitor analysis to support strategic planning initiatives.
  • Generated 5 leads for development-stage products through email campaigns, cold calling, and customer interviews.
  • Created and managed order and quotation performance reports for new products using Salesforce.
  • Acted as a cultural and linguistic bridge between the Japan headquarters and overseas subsidiaries by handling daily inquiries and organizing product training sessions.
  • Created newsletter and online exhibition content tailored to the needs of overseas subsidiaries, contributing to increased product visibility in international markets. One online exhibition led to a successful order.
  • Coordinated trade show logistics and managed post-event follow-ups, leading to more than 10 qualified leads.
  • Translated and localized technical documents, product catalogues, and marketing content (English ↔ Japanese) to meet the needs of global markets.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

Ritsumeikan University
Kyoto, Japan
03-2022

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Microsoft office
  • Document preparation
  • Marketing support
  • Lead generation
  • Email management
  • Market research
  • Relationship building
  • Administrative support
  • CRM management

Certification

Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test (2022)

Languages

English
Professional Working
Japanese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Virtual Assistant

Upwork, Fiverr
05.2025 - Current

Online Japanese Tutor

Preply
07.2024 - 05.2025

Sales and Marketing Assistant

Tsubakimoto Chain Co.
04.2022 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

Ritsumeikan University
Saaya Kaneko