To obtain Consulting contracts where international business experience and specialization in agri-food product and market development, complemented by bilingual communication skills (English/Japanese), presentation, interpersonal, leadership, analytical, and problem resolution abilities, will contribute to the success of your organization.

   SUCCESS HIGHLIGHTS :

• Brand development for the Japanese Food Market, retail, institutional and food service
• Extensive consulting experience providing training in cross-cultural business skills, food product development for export, and technical assistance in all phases of international projects
• Marketing, and translation expertise
• Bilingual communication: English and Japanese
• Effective in interacting with people from diverse backgrounds
• Resourceful analytical and problem solving skills
• Adept at building and maintaining client relationships
• Versatile, anticipating and adapting readily to changing priorities
• Proven research, presentation, negotiation, and project management abilities

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Creation of a successful international consulting business, Nakodo Consulting (Japanese literal meaning: relationship person; common usage: the marriage maker or go-between), providing assistance to companies wishing to initiate or expand their business with other countries, and to individuals wishing to interact appropriately with other cultures
• Nakodo Projects include:
• Brand development and brand recognition development for the Japanese food market
• Fact finding missions, preparation, advisory, and operational work, market research, and long term management services for governments and private clients in Canada and overseas