Kosei Murata

Kosei Murata-⎜- EDUCATION B.S., Economics, Kansai University, Osaka, Japan HIGHLIGHTS • A Sino-Japanese with multi-lingual skills in Japanese and Chinese (mothertongues), as well as English and French (fluent) • Cross-cultural management skills developed over 30 years of experience studying, working and living in Japan, China, Europe and the United States • Excellent public relations and corporate connections, with extensive networks in Japan, China and Europe • Outstanding skills on market research and analysis, communication, corporate and personal image skills RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE 2014 – 2017: Europe and Japan Investment Consultant, Wanda Group Skills and responsibilities: • Demonstrated expert knowledge when undertaking information research and business analysis • Provided investment strategies for clients using marketing, sales and customer service skills • Problem solved complex situations with advanced planning and project management skills • Demonstrated ability to work both automatously and collaboratively within teams • Excellent communication, networking and negotiation skills while demonstrating cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity 2013: Cross Cultural Management and Communication Coach, Wanda Group Skills and responsibilities: • Motivated, creative and innovative approach to work • Strong communication and public speaking skills developed through delivering training and communication coaching • Flexible, open-minded and culturally aware when working with culturally diverse clients 2012 – 2013: Corporate and Personal Image Consultant Skills and responsibilities: • Provided training and consulting to Wanda Group, PWC and other major companies • Established and maintained excellent relationships with corporate clients • Designed and implemented marketing, sales and customer service strategies • Delivered training and conducted seminars on optimizing image • Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset in helping clients achieve goals 2009 – 2013: Ambassadress of Belgium Embassy in China Skills and responsibilities: • Recruited, trained and managed a dedicated staff team for the Ambassador’s residence • Responsible for a range of diplomatic, business and cultural events • Oversaw hundreds of diplomatic and networking receptions and events for up to 2000 people, providing an excellent platform to build a top-quality network in China • Adhered to Diplomatic Protocols in carrying out a wide range of responsibilities dealing with foreign relations • Demonstrated team building and leadership skills while supervising staff • Undertook budget planning and project management 2002: Asia-Pacific Economic Analyst Skills and responsibilities: • Worked as researcher at Stock at Stake in Belgium • Wrote detailed company profiles in English after investigating and analyzing information • Organised diplomatic, business and cultural events and projects organising and management • Demonstrated diplomacy and diplomatic protocol • Team building and leadership • Budget planning 2000 – 2003: Freelance journalist Writing for leading Japanese publications including AREA (a leading news weekly published by Asahi Shimbun newspaper), World Weekly Report (belonging to Jiji Press news agency), Skyward (the Japan Air Lines in-flight magazine), etc. 1992 – 1997: Staff Writer for Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper Worked for the Yomiuri Shimbun, the biggest daily newspaper in the world at the time (publishing more than 100 million copies daily). Have specialized in economics, politics, education, cultural affairs, medical and international relations. Skills required for this job: * Research and Technical Skills * Quick and Effective * Communication * Persistence * Time management * Versatility—“ mini experts” on any topic required for this job