Hyacinthe Kouassi Kouakou
Tsukuba,Ibaraki ken
Summary
Dynamic professional with a Ph.D. In Policy and Planning Sciences, specializing in household waste management and urbanization challenges in developing countries. Holds a Master's degree in Human Geography and International Studies, complemented by diverse experience as a Waste Management Specialist, Associate Consultant, and Administrative Director/Internal Auditor. Expertise includes integrating academic research with practical applications to enhance operational efficiency and advance sustainability initiatives. A strong commitment to delivering impactful solutions through collaboration and innovative problem-solving in complex environments drives all endeavors.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Staff Member / Pavilion Guide
BLR Japan K.K
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Bahrain Pavilion Operation Staff at the Osaka Expo 2025, Japan
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and efficient workflow processes.
- Developed and maintained standard operating procedures to ensure consistency in task execution.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline operations and improve service delivery.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
- Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced downtime across shifts.
- Led guided tours, enhancing visitor engagement through storytelling and expert knowledge of local history.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Improved overall guest satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and implementing appropriate solutions as needed.
- Utilized strong communication skills to effectively convey complex topics in a digestible manner to diverse audiences.
- Utilized effective communication and problem-solving skills to quickly resolve customer issues.
Desktop Support Engineer (Part-time)
Adameve Kabushiki Kaisha
10.2024 - 03.2025
- IT Support services
- IT Desktop and Network support professionals.
- These activities are performed at the site, remotely, or at the end customer's office
- Provide technical support for MS SCCM, DameWare, Remote Configuration and Remote Desktop Connection, and Active Directory (group policy, OU, creating users and password resets)
Visiting Associate Researcher (Remote & Part-time)
Tokyo City University
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Support for carrying out Projects on Urban Economics, Waste Management, and Urban planning
Assistant English Teacher/Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)
International Students Association, ISA Inc.
12.2018 - 10.2024
- Assisted English teachers in conducting English camps during breaks, teaching junior and senior high schoolers English presentations and discussions.
- Collaborated with ISA Inc. to create engaging presentations about the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire.
- Developed strong communication and teaching skills while fostering cross-cultural understanding.
Associate Consultant
Kea & Partners
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Led a study on end-of-life vehicles in West Africa (Cote d'Ivoire) for CFAO, analyzing current activities and regulations.
- Collaborated with Kea & Partners to build an overview of vehicle treatment
Workshop Moderator and Internship (Hack My Tsukuba)
University of Tsukuba in collaboration with the municipality of Tsukuba
04.2020 - 07.2023
- Hack My Tsukuba is an opportunity for open and flat discussions and solution proposals to solve problems for citizens and by citizens. Interact with various people, including citizens who want to think about local issues as their own and work on them, those who commute to school or work in Tsukuba, and those who want to try out their ideas and techniques.
Machine Operator
LEGEND METAL | 株式会社Legend金属回収センター
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production flow and quality standards.
- Monitored equipment performance to identify and troubleshoot operational issues promptly.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and machine operation procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
Item Sorting Before Delivery (Part Time)
YAMATO TRANSPORT CO., LTD
06.2019 - 05.2021
- One of Japan's largest door-to-door delivery service companies
- Marketing and sales
- Teamwork
Internship
International Department of Eishin Co. Ltd
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Japanese automotive eco-friendly Business Company that sells ecological products to help reduce pollution
- Conducted research to identify automotive-related business car dealers or companies likely to become future potential customers
- Translation of essential documents related to the sale of eco-SPRAY from English to French
Administrative Director
Centre D'Education Pour Une Société Durable
12.2013 - 07.2016
- Led administrative operations, optimizing office efficiency and enhancing workflow processes.
- Developed and implemented strategic policies to improve overall organizational effectiveness.
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Coordinated cross-departmental initiatives, fostering collaboration to achieve project milestones.
- Established best practices for administrative functions, driving consistency and quality in service delivery.
- Facilitated meetings among various departments to address challenges or issues affecting the organization''s goals.
- Coordinated cross-functional team projects, ensuring timely completion and successful outcomes.
- Managed daily office operations, negotiated contracts, managed vendor relations and acted as primary liaison with outside organizations.
- Organized and supervised office event planning and building renovations.
- Assigned tasks and directed team of office clerks.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Implemented document control procedures to ensure accuracy in all administrative tasks.
Education
Doctoral Program - Policy and Planning Sciences
Graduate School of System And Information Engineering, University of Tsukuba
Tsukuba, Japan09.2023
Master's Program - International Area Studies
Graduate School of Humanities And Social Sciences, University of Tsukuba
Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire03.2018
Master of Arts - Geography, Human Geography
Felix Houphouet Boigny University, Tropical Geographical Institute
Cote D'Ivoire07.2016
Bachelor - Geography, Human Geography
Felix Houphouet Boigny University, Tropical Geographical Institute
Cote D'Ivoire08.2013
Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Organization Skills
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office
- Data analysis
- GIS/SPSS/ISWM-2
- Life Cycle Assessment
- Field Survey
- Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Teaching
- Sales experience
- Project assistance
- Interpersonal communication
- Multitasking
- Analytical thinking
- Project planning
- Conflict resolution
- Quantitative skills
- Decision-making
- Operational efficiency
- Market research
Accomplishments
Prix de reconnaissance 2023, Professionnelle et Academique
par l'Ambassade de Cote d'Ivoire au Japon · Dec 2023
Japanese Government Scholarship ( MEXT Scholarship)
African Business Education Initiative for Youth Scholarship(ABE Initiative)
Master's Degree and Internship Program of African Business Education Initiative for Youth (ABE Initiative)
LANGUAGES
French
English, IELTS: 6
Japanese
German
Timeline
Operations Staff Member / Pavilion Guide
BLR Japan K.K
04.2025 - 10.2025
Desktop Support Engineer (Part-time)
Adameve Kabushiki Kaisha
10.2024 - 03.2025
Associate Consultant
Kea & Partners
07.2024 - 09.2024
Visiting Associate Researcher (Remote & Part-time)
Tokyo City University
04.2024 - 03.2025
Machine Operator
LEGEND METAL | 株式会社Legend金属回収センター
02.2022 - 08.2022
Workshop Moderator and Internship (Hack My Tsukuba)
University of Tsukuba in collaboration with the municipality of Tsukuba
04.2020 - 07.2023
Item Sorting Before Delivery (Part Time)
YAMATO TRANSPORT CO., LTD
06.2019 - 05.2021
Assistant English Teacher/Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)
International Students Association, ISA Inc.
12.2018 - 10.2024
Internship
International Department of Eishin Co. Ltd
03.2018 - 06.2018
Administrative Director
Centre D'Education Pour Une Société Durable
12.2013 - 07.2016
Doctoral Program - Policy and Planning Sciences
Graduate School of System And Information Engineering, University of Tsukuba
Master's Program - International Area Studies
Graduate School of Humanities And Social Sciences, University of Tsukuba
Master of Arts - Geography, Human Geography
Felix Houphouet Boigny University, Tropical Geographical Institute
Bachelor - Geography, Human Geography
Felix Houphouet Boigny University, Tropical Geographical Institute
PUBLICATIONS
- 1: Implications of Urbanization and the Impact of Population Growth on Abidjan City, Cote d'Ivoire African Journal on Land Policy and Geospatial Sciences (AJLP&GS) http://revues.imist.ma/index.php?journal=AJLP-GS - 30 janv. 2020
- 2: Life Cycle analysis and Cost-Benefit Assessment of the Waste Collection System in Anyama, Cote d'Ivoire Life Cycle Analysis and Cost-Benefit Assessment of the Waste Collection System in Anyama, Cote d'Ivoire Sustainability-MDPI October 12, 2022
References
- Helmut, Yabar, Associate Professor, yabar.mostacero.h.ke@u.tsukuba.ac.jp, +81-29-853-8836, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
- Shuto, Motoko, Professor, shuto.motoko.fm@u.tsukuba.ac.jp, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
- Ota, Mitsuru, Associate Professor, ota@sk.tsukuba.ac.jp, 070-5617-1426, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
- Bikpo, Celine, Professor, bikpoceline@yahoo.fr, +225 0707918881, Universite Felix Houphouet Boigny, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
INTERESTS
Gospel Music, Traveling, Reading, Martial Art
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