Nanako Yamanaka

In my current role, I am responsible for the management and sales of industrial parks that we develop across Southeast Asia. My duties span across financial analysis, business planning, stakeholder engagement, and sales and marketing strategy implementation to ensure sustainable operations and growth. Key responsibilities: - Financial & Business Management: Analyze financial data and contribute to the creation of business plans and budgets as a shareholder, closely monitoring the company's financial health. - Sales & Market Entry Support:Lead initiatives to attract companies to our overseas industrial parks, assisting with their market entry strategies. This includes providing insights into the investment environment, proposing site locations, conducting supplier and market research, and supporting the establishment of local entities. Post-establishment, I continue to offer operational support to ensure smooth business operations. - Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate with banks, public corporations, and local governments to facilitate successful market entry and expansion for our clients. Additionally, I organize and present at seminars/study sessions to share expertise and promote industrial park initiatives. - Sales Strategy & Tools: Responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies, including introducing sales management tools that have significantly improved the department's overall sales efficiency. - Customer Engagement: Manage monthly information dissemination to over 3,000 clients, creating valuable touchpoints to strengthen relationships and provide updates on the latest developments and opportunities. - Renewable Energy Initiatives: Recently involved in driving the adoption of renewable energy within our industrial parks, contributing to the installation of solar panels and other sustainability projects. In my role I contribute to strategic growth, efficiency improvements, and client success in expanding their overseas operations.

As part of Uzabase's APAC Customer Support Team, I provided support to clients across the APAC region. Uzabase offers a platform delivering company financial data, industry trends, and insights. I contributed by strengthening client touchpoints, ensuring continuous service delivery, and enhancing customer satisfaction and engagement. Key responsibilities: - Spearheaded the organization and coordination of seminars on strategic topics, including Southeast Asian economics, designed to drive customer success by delivering value-added insights and fostering stronger client relationships. - Developed and managed a monthly newsletter series focused on relevant themes, engaging a diverse audience and increasing brand visibility through high-quality, informative content. - Partnered with cross-functional teams to align content and seminar themes with broader marketing initiatives, contributing to brand positioning and customer retention strategies. - Enhanced customer engagement and satisfaction by tailoring content to client needs, positioning the company as an industry thought leader and driving loyalty through targeted communication. - Analyzed customer feedback and seminar participation metrics to continuously refine content strategy, ensuring alignment with both customer success goals and marketing objectives. - Created and prepared essential materials (Excel, PowerPoint, Office) to support customer success. This experience allowed me to develop a global economic perspective and contributed to strengthening customer engagement through the creation of effective touchpoints.

As a participant in the PEARL program at Keio University, I was part of a dynamic, globally-focused academic environment. The PEARL program is an all-English curriculum designed to cultivate global leadership, where I learned economics in English alongside international peers. This experience allowed me to gain a global perspective on economic dynamics and cross-cultural communication. In addition to academics, I took initiative as a founding member of the Keio PEARL Mita-kai (alumni organization), helping to build a network that connects graduates and fosters a community of global leaders. My time at Keio enhanced both my academic and leadership abilities, preparing me for challenges in international environments.

During my time at the University of the Arts London (UAL), I had the opportunity to immerse myself in their summer program, where I gained hands-on experience in both set design and costume design. This program deepened my understanding of spatial design, allowing me to explore how environments influence narratives, and provided me with foundational skills in costume illustration and design. I am passionate about the intersection of set design, costume design, and spatial storytelling. This expertise built a foundation for my interest to contribute to creative projects that bring stories to life through thoughtful design, both in the physical space and through character costumes.