Satoko Watanabe
Yokohama,Kanagawa, Japan
Summary
I worked for approximately 15 years at Banpresto, a Japanese toy manufacturer (now part of Bandai Spirits). My responsibilities included administrative and licensing operations related to character IP, sales, and a wide range of tasks involved in launching and expanding the company’s overseas business, ultimately leading it to profitability.
In 2015, I moved to the UK after getting married and lived there for about two years. During that time, I passed the Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE).
After returning to Japan in 2017, I began working as an ad evaluator for Lionbridge. Through this work, I developed a deeper interest in my native language, Japanese, which led me to complete a 420-hour Japanese Language Teacher Training Course approved by the Agency for Cultural Affairs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Banpresto
, Tokyo
04.2001 - 01.2015
Company: Banpresto (now Bandai Spirits), part of the Bandai Namco Group
Position: Team leader and Administrative
- Performed administrative tasks in the character licensing division
- Handled music copyright-related operations, including royalty negotiations and contract drafting
- Negotiated licensing agreements for character merchandise and managed contract execution
- Managed import/export operations for character products
- Expanded international distribution channels for licensed merchandise
- Coordinated and operated promotional events overseas
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
Waseda University
Tokyo, Japan 04.2001 -
Skills
- English proficiency (Completed Upper-Intermediate ESOL course in Oaklands college, UK)
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
Waseda University
04.2001 -
Team Leader
Banpresto
04.2001 - 01.2015