Takumi Daniel Konno
Chifley,Australia
Summary
Results-driven Manager with good planning and organisational skills, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialise in business development, international partnerships and strategic planning. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless task execution and team cohesion.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager for Middle East and North Asia
University of Canberra
01.2023 - Current
- My principal duties include developing business opportunities and implementing UC’s student recruitment plan and strategies for the Middle East and North Asia (Japan, Korea and Mongolia) through agent management and international partnerships; and developing UC brands, business connections and channels in the region
Manager for Middle East, Africa and Sponsor Engagement
University of Canberra
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Key duties included developing and implementing UC’s student recruitment plan and strategies for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) through agent management and international partnerships; and developing UC brands, business connections and channels in the MEA region
- In addition, I liaised extensively with MEA diplomatic offices in Australia to support the recruitment of students from the region and to drive further business development
Manager, Offshore Student Recruitment
University of Canberra
01.2017 - 01.2018
- My principal duties included developing and implementing UC’s agent management and offshore student recruitment plans and strategies; managing recruitment coordinators and the agent management team; assisting the Business Development Managers with recruitment plans; and conducting offshore student recruitment activities, particularly in the South East Asia region, to develop UC brands, business connections and channels
Deputy Manager International (South East Asia)
University of Canberra
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Key duties included developing and implementing UC International’s offshore student recruitment plan and strategies for South East Asia through agent management and international partnerships; and developing UC brands, business connections and channels in the South East Asia region
Marketing Manager
ANU College at the Australian National University
01.2007 - 01.2014
- My principal duty was to develop and implement ANU College’s marketing/student recruitment plan and strategies
- The recruitment activities I conducted included agent visits, school presentations to prospective students and parents, and information sessions for ANU staff and students
- Key responsibilities were managing ANU College’s working relationships with partner agents and schools, providing market analysis to senior management, maintaining the college website and producing college promotional materials
Head of Administration and Marketing
ANU College
01.2010 - 01.2011
- In this role I managed both administration and marketing/student recruitment staff and activities
- I developed and implemented the annual marketing/recruitment plan and strategy, reviewed existing office policies and developed new procedures to accord with changes in government policy
- I also managed the office and marketing budget and oversaw orientation sessions for newly enrolled students
Student Administration Officer
ANU College
01.2005 - 01.2007
- My main duties included managing student admissions, preparing visa, acceptance and other enrolment-related documents for students, assisting program orientations and liaising with students and overseas agents
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Asian and Chinese studies
University of Sydney
Australia01.2001
Business management -
International Pacific College Australia
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia01.1997
Graduated -
Shibata Senior High School
Miyagi, Japan01.1995
Skills
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in Japanese
- Proficient in Mandarin Chinese
- Strong marketing skills
- Strong administrative skills
- Effective communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Analytical thinking skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Time management skills
- Proficient with social media tools
- Proficient with general office programs
References
- Ms Ling Gao, Business Development Manager (North Asia), University of Canberra, 0433 789 070, ling.gao@canberra.edu.au
- Ms Shirley Hardjadinata, Former Deputy Director, International, University of Canberra, 0407 413 038, shirley.hardjadinata@gmail.com
Accomplishments
Awarded the In-Country Language Scholarship in Chinese by the Faculty of Arts, University of Sydney
Phone
- 0481 387 558, mobile
- 0433 789 070, mobile
- 0407 413 038, mobile
- Shirley.hardjadinata@gmail.com, personal
- Ling.gao@canberra.edu.au, professional
- Daniel.konno@canberra.edu.au, professional
Timeline
Manager for Middle East and North Asia
University of Canberra
01.2023 - Current
Manager for Middle East, Africa and Sponsor Engagement
University of Canberra
01.2018 - 01.2023
Manager, Offshore Student Recruitment
University of Canberra
01.2017 - 01.2018
Deputy Manager International (South East Asia)
University of Canberra
01.2014 - 01.2017
Head of Administration and Marketing
ANU College
01.2010 - 01.2011
Marketing Manager
ANU College at the Australian National University
01.2007 - 01.2014
Student Administration Officer
ANU College
01.2005 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Asian and Chinese studies
University of Sydney
Business management -
International Pacific College Australia
Graduated -
Shibata Senior High School
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