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Tomoka Tanigaki

Tomoka Tanigaki

Event Manager
Tokyo,13

Summary

High-performing Event Manager with extensive portfolio of international and domestic project accomplishments spanning 5 years. Outgoing, hands-on professional bringing valuable relationship building and retention skills, which amassed diversified network of service providers, ensuring optimal quality and results for successful client events. Successful in building strong relationships and achieving positive customer satisfaction.Strong organizational skills with success in managing multiple events and executing simultaneous events. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level management position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Event Manager

Shangri-La Hotels Japan K.K.
09.2025 - Current
  • Recruited trained, and managed teams
  • Implemented work processes

Assistant Events Manager

Shangri-La Hotels Japan KK
06.2020 - 08.2025
  • Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
  • Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking,
  • Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
  • Update revenue to system

Assistant Sales Manager

Tonichi Travel Service
10.2016 - 05.2020

Duties included:

  • Plan and offer domestic tour quotation and itinerary to overseas travel agent
  • Sales call for overseas travel agency to promote company and Japan Tourism.
  • Attended International Travel Mart for business meeting to promote company and Japan Tourism.
  • Attend domestic Travel Mart for business meeting to build close relationship with supplier.
  • 24 hours emergency call handle.

Sales Coordinator

Shangri-La Hotels Japan KK
08.2015 - 09.2016
  • Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Kept detailed records of sales and customer information in Delphi systems, updating database regularly to maintain top-notch service.
  • Handled customer inquiries by phone or emails and hand over to account sales in charge
  • Compiled client profiles and entered information into operating system.

Operations Manager

Southern Cross International Co, Ltd
10.2013 - 07.2015

Duties included:

  • Check the tour schedule
  • Assist group for arrival and departure at hotel or at airport

(For both Incentive, Leisure and incentive group)

  • Translation information from Japan to local staff
  • Briefing and train tour guide
  • Complain handling
  • 24 Hours Emergency call
  • Attend inspection tour

Guest Relations Officer -Japanese Speaking

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
01.2011 - 08.2013
  • Investigated guest challenges and sources of dissatisfaction to offer timely resolution.
  • Streamlined check-in process to decrease wait times and increase customer satisfaction.
  • Provided guest assistance and recommendations for tourist attractions.
  • Assisted guests with check-ins, account inquiries and any additional services needed.
  • Prepare the room for Japanese VIP guest.
  • To check guests in at counter or in the room.
  • Lobby positioning (To give information about hotelor city information)
  • Concierge task (To make restaurant reservation, hotel reservation and air ticket reservation for guests.)
  • Handle enquiry via email or phone call
  • Training New Staff

Cashier

Hilton
04.2008 - 12.2010
  • Assist restaurant booking enquiry from individual customer as well as travel agent.
  • Seat assignments for each reservation.
  • Welcomed customers and helped guest to enjoy their meal at restaurants.
  • Addressed customer needs and made menu recommendations to increase sales.
  • Daily cashier closing and revenue log updated

Education

Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - International And Intercultural Communication

Kansai Foreign Language University
Osaka
03.2008

Study Abroad

University of Saskatchewan-Second Language School
Saskatchewan State Saskatoon Canada
12.2006

Skills

Cross-functional teams leadership

Timeline

Event Manager

Shangri-La Hotels Japan K.K.
09.2025 - Current

Assistant Events Manager

Shangri-La Hotels Japan KK
06.2020 - 08.2025

Assistant Sales Manager

Tonichi Travel Service
10.2016 - 05.2020

Sales Coordinator

Shangri-La Hotels Japan KK
08.2015 - 09.2016

Operations Manager

Southern Cross International Co, Ltd
10.2013 - 07.2015

Guest Relations Officer -Japanese Speaking

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
01.2011 - 08.2013

Cashier

Hilton
04.2008 - 12.2010

Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - International And Intercultural Communication

Kansai Foreign Language University

Study Abroad

University of Saskatchewan-Second Language School
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