Mai Takeda
Kobe
Summary
Strong communication, design, and innovation skills complemented by extensive experience in production, sales, and retail across fashion, retail, and hospitality sectors. Commitment to high-quality work and continuous learning in creative arts and design enhances professional expertise. Proven ability to support and lead initiatives while promoting effective team collaboration. Bilingual in Japanese and English, offering a unique perspective and skill set for diverse challenges.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Entertainment Creative Costume Design Coordinator
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN
Osaka
07.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Universal Studios Japan stands among six Universal Studios theme parks globally, owned and operated by USJ LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of NBCUniversal.
- Facilitate translation and interpretation (simultaneous and consecutive) for Entertainment Creative Costume division
- Archive costumes while designing and illustrating innovative costume concepts
- Collaborate with vendors to ensure timely production of assets for event launch
Marketing Department Office Staff
SCREENS SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CO.
Kyoto
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Company Overview: SCREENS is a Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturing company with many branches worldwide
- Contributed within the Marketing Department at headquarters.
- Provided translation and interpretation services in both simultaneous and consecutive formats.
Conducted proofreading for English promotional materials, including webpages and catalogs.
Crafted engaging PowerPoint presentations to support communication objectives.
Developed animations for semiconductor processes to facilitate learning.
Researched and compiled relevant industry news to inform strategic decisions.
Fashion Designer
TIM O’CONNOR WOMENSWEAR
Sydney
06.2005 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Tim O'Connor operates a high-end fashion boutique, specializing in the design and creation of seasonal collections tailored for exclusive clientele.
- Collaborated with team members on all aspects of the design process, from concept to production.
- Orchestrated transformation of creative visions into detailed technical illustrations for pattern makers and tailors
- Identified markets for designs based on age, gender and lifestyles.
- Managed correspondence and cultivated relationships with Japanese clientele, ensuring smooth communication
Office Staff
RITSUMEIKAN UNIVERSITY
Kyoto
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: Ritsumeikan University is a historical, Private University
- Conducted Academic Writing course within International Relations Office at Kinugasa campus
- Facilitated communication between English tutors and Japanese students requiring assistance with English academic writing skills
- Created advertising materials, including posters, flyers, and videos for an academic writing course.
Translated email correspondence to facilitate communication with stakeholders.
Recruited English-speaking tutors to enhance instructional support for students. - Supported proofreading initiatives for academic handbook regarding university master courses and Ritsumeikan website covering international relations course
English Teacher
ENGLISH BUFFET
Kyoto
05.2018 - 07.2021
- Company Overview: English Buffet is an English conversation school
- Facilitated lesson planning, writing, translation, and teaching
- Instructed beginner level through integration of English and Japanese, transitioning to an all-English environment as students' demand for Japanese diminished
- Instructed students across all levels of English proficiency
- Developed lesson materials, assessed the proficiency of new students, and translated and interpreted content.
Retail Consultant
AESOP SKINCARE
Sydney
11.2013 - 11.2017
- Company Overview: Aesop Skincare, an Australian skincare brand, exemplifies highest standard of customer service, comprehensive staff product training, and impeccable presentation.
- Conducted in-depth evaluations to identify specific skincare needs of customers and advocated for the introduction of new products
- Directed all operations at Bondi Beach Boutique, Aesop’s inaugural store.
Managed team to enhance store performance and establish a solid foundation for growth.
Promoted to Manager role within two years due to exceptional leadership and results. - Transitioned to hiring staff to represent team, fostering strong community engagement with local customers through hosting events and promotions.
English Teacher
GEOS/NOVA EIKAIWA GROUP
Tokyo
02.2009 - 04.2011
- Company Overview: GEOS is a private English conversation school.
- Managed operations at one of largest branches with highest enrollment in Shibuya.
- Taught English classes to diverse clients, including adults and university/high school students.
- Developed lesson plans and created resources/materials tailored to student needs.
- Elevated to the role of teaching and training recruits after two years
- Administered student reviews and assessments to measure understanding and advancement.
- Engaged in sales initiatives, optimizing effectiveness of language program promotions
- Coordinated social and promotional events to elevate community engagement.
Retail Consultant
ADELE WEISS FASHION
Sydney
04.2002 - 04.2006
- Company Overview: Adele Weiss operates within the high-end fashion district as a premier fashion retail store
- Curated fashion collections ahead of trends from designers including Nicola Waite, Gant, and Desigual.
- Managed customer service operations, cash handling, inventory assessment, visual display execution, quality assurance, and collaboration with designer clients
Education
Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design -
Design Centre Enmore
Sydney01.2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
University of Sydney
Sydney01.2006
Advanced Diploma of Fashion Design -
East Sydney TAFE
Sydney01.2006
Skills
- Bilingual translation services
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign
- Market research & trends
- Costume design & Illustration
- Creative concept development
- Textile knowledge
- Analytical skills
Volunteer Experience
- Assistant costume designer and illustrator, Australian film “Razzle Dazzle”, Sydney, 01/01/06
- Costume designer and illustrator, Samporena: Indonesia advertisements, 01/01/06
- Wardrobe and make-up assistant, Jasper Drake Film Company, Sydney, 01/01/01
Awards
Design Excellence Award, Continuum, End of Year Exhibition, Design Centre Enmore, Object & Jewellery Design, Sydney, 01/01/15
4th Year Scholarship Design Award, Continuum, End of Year Exhibition, Design Centre Enmore, Object & Jewellery Design, Sydney, 01/01/15
Group Exhibitions
Arcanum, End of Year Exhibition, Design Centre Enmore, Object & Jewellery Design, Sydney, 01/01/13
Landmark, End of Year Exhibition, Design Centre Enmore, Object & Jewellery Design, Sydney, 01/01/14
Continuum, End of Year Exhibition, Design Centre Enmore, Object & Jewellery Design, Sydney, 01/01/15
Certification
Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design, Design Centre Enmore -Completed 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Sydney -Completed 2006
Advanced Diploma of Fashion Design, East Sydney TAFE -Completed 2006
Responsible Service of Alcohol, Blue Mountains TAFE -Completed 2003
Responsible Conduct of Gambling, Blue Mountains TAFE -Completed 2003
Higher School Certificate, Blaxland High School -Completed in 2002
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Entertainment Creative Costume Design Coordinator
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN
07.2023 - Current
Marketing Department Office Staff
SCREENS SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CO.
06.2022 - 06.2023
Office Staff
RITSUMEIKAN UNIVERSITY
09.2021 - 06.2022
English Teacher
ENGLISH BUFFET
05.2018 - 07.2021
Retail Consultant
AESOP SKINCARE
11.2013 - 11.2017
English Teacher
GEOS/NOVA EIKAIWA GROUP
02.2009 - 04.2011
Fashion Designer
TIM O’CONNOR WOMENSWEAR
06.2005 - 12.2022
Retail Consultant
ADELE WEISS FASHION
04.2002 - 04.2006
Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design -
Design Centre Enmore
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
University of Sydney
Advanced Diploma of Fashion Design -
East Sydney TAFE
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