Tomomi Pates
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in administration and food technology. Proven ability to foster collaboration among teams and boost student engagement through effective support. Committed to maintaining high standards in safety and hygiene, ensuring quality outcomes.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Exam Invigilator
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy
Brighton, East Sussex
05.2025 - 09.2026
- Provided clear instructions to candidates on exam procedures, promoting an equitable testing environment.
- Maintained professional demeanour under pressure, ensuring a calm and controlled examination environment.
- Distributed and collected exam papers, meticulously checking identification to verify candidate authenticity.
- Managed candidates during toilet and rest breaks to enforce proper behaviour, complying with conduct code.
- Assisted candidates with additional requirements, ensuring compliance with equality and accessibility policies.
- Assisted with setting up examination hall.
Self employed
Tomo's Kitchen
04.2018 - 09.2026
- Managed ongoing business activities.
- Web marketing and content development
- Explained traditional Japanese recipes and cooking methods.
Assistant for Food Technician (Temporary cover)
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy
BRIGHTON, East Sussex
06.2026 - 07.2026
- Maintained high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety, ensuring compliance with HACCP and COSHH guidelines.
- Managed allergen awareness by correctly labelling ingredients and ensuring safe handling to prevent cross-contamination.
- Guided students on food preparation techniques, equipment usage, and portion control, enhancing their practical skills.
- Assisted teachers during practical food preparation, contributing to smooth session delivery and prioritising student safety.
- Prepared, measured, and set out ingredients and cooking equipment before practical classes.
- Cleaned, sanitised, and maintained commercial kitchen tools, workstations, and equipment.
- Organised food storage areas, walk-in fridges, and dry store cupboards efficiently.
Finance and VISA officer
Bellerbys College UK
05.2010 - 04.2018
- Conducted detailed VISA audit to ensure compliance with regulations
- Provided VISA renewal and troubleshooting advisory service
- Ensured accurate recording of Passport and VISA data in the database.
- Managed and reported data for accuracy
- Managed payment processes including invoice preparation.
- Assisted with inquiries from students, parents, and agents of diverse backgrounds.
Administrator
GAB Robins
Brighton, East Sussex
01.2010 - 04.2010
- Coordinated scheduling for loss adjuster's inspections.
- Telephone based customer service
BOOKKEEPER (Contract based)
05.2009 - 01.2010
- Organised financial records for Brighton hotel
- Set up, developed and maintained systems for sales, income and expenditure
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Parcel Pro Ltd
Tokyo
03.2006 - 04.2008
- Handled all income and expenditure and calculated commission rates
- Issued and dispatched billing statements to customers.
- Compiled monthly sales and aging reports for Asia Head office and accountant
- Customized services to fit the specific requirements of Japanese corporate clients.
- Liaised with customers, clients and other branch offices by phone and email
- Recruited, trained and supported new staff
- Monitored delivery service to ensure high level of quality
- Set up and ran Japanese branch of international insured shipping company
- Sourced and managed 40% of new customer base
- Negotiated favourable terms with external suppliers
SECRETARY TO CEO
Softfront Co., Ltd.
Tokyo
06.2005 - 02.2006
- Organised executive appointments and handled schedule management
- Took and distributed minutes for meetings
- Developed administration skills, such as minuting
- Contributed to team organising popular company events
- Handled regional accounting needs for Tokyo office using databases
ACCOUNTANT / ADMINISTRATOR
Lafuma Millet K.K.
Tokyo
05.2004 - 06.2005
- Managed and entered daily cash flow Yen and USD to accounting system (in English)
- Handled payments and internal expenditure in different currencies
- Prepared and issued invoices for customers
- Prepared and reported Monthly Statistics, AR, Credit limit for Asia Head Office
- Boosted custom with client-facing skills at exhibitions and trade events
- Facilitated new sponsorship opportunities for the company
- Booked international travel arrangements for the company executives
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
UFJ Card Company Ltd.
10.2001 - 04.2004
- Assessed monthly international credit card use
- Prepared monthly and quarterly reports on sales volume for Visa and MasterCard
- Facilitated new business agreement by interpreting at Singapore meeting
- Translated corporate guidelines for card production, liaised between parties
- Created Japanese manual from English guidelines used by 3 departments
- Staffed English language customer support service
- Assisted with preparation of annual section budget
Education
Leisure Recreation and Services Management Diploma - Accounting, Program Planning, Special Needs, Leadership, Facility and Maintenance, Special Events, Volunteering, Budgeting, Marketing, Writing Proposals, Evaluating, Business Writing
College of the Rockies
Canada06-2000
English as a Second Language - English 80 & 90, Learning High School level of English, Literature, Grammar, Writing, Reading, Communication
College of the Rockies
Canada04-1998
High School -
Toyoko Gakuen High School (Private)
Japan03-1996
Skills
- Financial record management
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- Language Translation
- Multitasking and prioritisation
- Teamwork
- Communication Skills
Languages
Japanese
English
Certification
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health (RQF) (Nov 2024)
- Level 2 HACCP for Catering and Retail (Nov 2023)
- Level 2 Food Hygiene
Personal Information
Visa: Japanese (Spouse Visa)
Parent Governor at Portslade Aldridge Community Academy
Custom
Available upon request
Timeline
Assistant for Food Technician (Temporary cover)
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy
06.2026 - 07.2026
Exam Invigilator
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy
05.2025 - 09.2026
Self employed
Tomo's Kitchen
04.2018 - 09.2026
Finance and VISA officer
Bellerbys College UK
05.2010 - 04.2018
Administrator
GAB Robins
01.2010 - 04.2010
BOOKKEEPER (Contract based)
05.2009 - 01.2010
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Parcel Pro Ltd
03.2006 - 04.2008
SECRETARY TO CEO
Softfront Co., Ltd.
06.2005 - 02.2006
ACCOUNTANT / ADMINISTRATOR
Lafuma Millet K.K.
05.2004 - 06.2005
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
UFJ Card Company Ltd.
10.2001 - 04.2004
Leisure Recreation and Services Management Diploma - Accounting, Program Planning, Special Needs, Leadership, Facility and Maintenance, Special Events, Volunteering, Budgeting, Marketing, Writing Proposals, Evaluating, Business Writing
College of the Rockies
English as a Second Language - English 80 & 90, Learning High School level of English, Literature, Grammar, Writing, Reading, Communication
College of the Rockies
High School -
Toyoko Gakuen High School (Private)