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Certification
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Jun Ogawa

1-25-3 Honamanuma, Suginami Ward,Tokyo

Summary

A bilingual (Japanese/English) business professional with over 20 years of experience in international business development, trade promotion, event planning, and project management, with a strong background in cross-cultural business and government-related projects. Adept at managing complex logistics, coordinating with diverse stakeholders, and driving international sales and promotional initiatives.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CEO

RYUKYU1429 Co., Ltd
N/A, Okinawa
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Developed and implemented strategic business plans to increase company profitability.
  • Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, government agencies, and other industry partners.
  • Represented the organization at conferences, events, networking activities., as needed.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams on campaigns aimed at increasing brand visibility in target markets.

Sales Representative

Blueship Okinawa Co., Ltd
6F Kumoji UF Bldg., 2-22-12 Kumoji, Naha City, Okinawa 900-0015
04.2018 - 06.2022
  • Managed international sales, promotional events, and market entry strategies for Ryukyu Awamori, particularly in European and U.S. markets.
  • Organized masterclasses and seminars in cities like Reykjavik, Amsterdam, and London, increasing international brand visibility.
  • Worked closely with venues, managed budgets, and developed tailored marketing campaigns for diverse cultural audiences.
  • Played a key role in expanding sales channels across eight countries by negotiating with distributors and overseeing international logistics.

Business Manager

Wise Development Co., Ltd
301 Kanae Bldg., 3-12-17 Gushi, Naha City, Okinawa 901-0146
01.2017 - 03.2018
  • Organized “Japan Sweets Selection 2016” exhibition, featuring over 220 products from 62 companies, connecting Japanese producers with Asian importers working as a coordinator for Okinawa Hub Cluster program headed by the Okinawa General Bureau, Cabinet Office.
  • Organized live rock concert "CAPCOM LIVE" Okinawa
  • Developed and implemented promotional strategies to increase event attendance.
  • Created press releases, marketing materials, and advertisements to promote events.

Producer, Assistant Producer, Director

Office Kitano Co., Ltd
N/A, N/A
09.2005 - 07.2015
  • Collaborated with internationally acclaimed directors, such as Takeshi Kitano, on feature film production, publicity and promotion, international distribution and secondary rights.
  • Developed production budgets and schedules for multiple projects.
  • Oversaw daily operations on set including scheduling, problem solving, budget tracking and creative decisions.

Assistant Director

Collaboration Co., Ltd
3-23-11 Nishi Shinbashi, Minato Ward, Tokyo 105-0003
06.2003 - 03.2005
  • Program editing
  • Location negotiations
  • Guest performer negotiations
  • Creative thinking.
  • Schedule management abilities

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Sophia University
Tokyo, Japan
09-2004

Skills

  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Program Oversight
  • Operations Management
  • New Business Development
  • Brand Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Business Consulting
  • Foreign export
  • Events and Promotion

Languages

Japanese
First Language

Certification

  • CASEC Score 959/1000 (August 23, 2024)

Accomplishments

  • Merit for cooperation in police activities (February 19, 2018)

Affiliations

  • Prioritize time with family, enjoy cooking, fan of Japanese baseball team Hiroshima Toyo Carp.

Timeline

CEO

RYUKYU1429 Co., Ltd
01.2021 - 06.2022

Sales Representative

Blueship Okinawa Co., Ltd
04.2018 - 06.2022

Business Manager

Wise Development Co., Ltd
01.2017 - 03.2018

Producer, Assistant Producer, Director

Office Kitano Co., Ltd
09.2005 - 07.2015

Assistant Director

Collaboration Co., Ltd
06.2003 - 03.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Sophia University

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