ALEXANDER PANAGIOTIS SYRIOPOULOS
MA Student At Graduate School Of Asia-Pacific Studies, Waseda University
Tokyo,13
Summary
Highly motivated graduate of BA Japanese and MA International Relations with a thirst for learning about and sharing stories of global concern. Seeking to leverage language, written, and communicative skills to this end.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Marketing & Communications Officer
Japan National Tourism Organisation, JNTO
London
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Created documentation outlining research findings for use by project managers, and PR and industry clients to make accurate decisions about future strategies to promote Japan to the UK market.
- Produced engaging and colourful written and visual content for JNTO's local UK website and various social media channels to grow Japan's presence as a tourist destination within the UK market.
- On a multi-stop business trip across Japan used my Japanese language skills to introduce Japanese travel industry clients to the UK through informative presentations, Q&A sessions and private meetings.
- Assisted with the development and deployment of national and international advertising campaigns promoting Japan as a diverse tourist destination.
Sustainability Services Consultant Intern
PricewaterhouseCoopers Aarata LLC
Tokyo
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Compiled an annual report for PwC Japan Group on the sustainability of the TPX100 companies reflecting sustainability trends across various industries.
- Conducted research for PwC Japan Group’s first ever annual report on business reporting on the United Nation’s SDGs, performing extensive analysis of sustainability information disclosure by 20 companies and comprehensively presenting our findings in order to identify sustainability trends across industries.
- Used my Japanese language skills in meetings with senior associates and directors to evaluate my team’s work and brainstorm ahead of our next task.
- Translated complex material for a company client from Japanese to English.
Lifestyle and Business Development Intern
JR East
Tokyo
02.2016 - 02.2016
- Collaborated with teammates—in Japanese—to brainstorm approaches and projects conducive to increasing consumer engagement with JR East.
- Presented our findings and ideas for the company in a meeting with senior management.
- Visited local operations branches, developing an understanding of the multi-dimensional and directional nature of the company.
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations
Waseda University
Tokyo, Japan 09.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Oriental Studies (Japanese)
University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom 10.2014 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Whitgift School
London, United Kingdom 09.2007 - 06.2014
Skills
Writing and research
Social media and website management
Ability to work under pressure
Leadership skills
Clear and effective communication
Hobbies
- Global current affairs and history
- Researching and writing papers on topics of global concern such as geopolitics and economics
- Extensive and immersive travel abroad
- Learning new languages
- Sports including basketball, football, snowboarding and boxing
- Cooking food from all over the world
- Travel and architectural photography both at home and abroad
Timeline
Master of Arts - International Relations
Waseda University
09.2020 - Current
Marketing & Communications Officer
Japan National Tourism Organisation, JNTO
10.2018 - 08.2020
Sustainability Services Consultant Intern
PricewaterhouseCoopers Aarata LLC
07.2017 - 09.2017
Lifestyle and Business Development Intern
JR East
02.2016 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Oriental Studies (Japanese)
University of Oxford
10.2014 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Whitgift School
09.2007 - 06.2014