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Haruna Mori

Kobe

Summary

Results-driven leader with positive attitude and passion for providing high-quality advice and guidance to clients. Proven ability to identify customer needs, resolve conflicts and build strong relationships. Possesses excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Economic and Political Advisor

Embassy Of Japan In Ecuador
07.2021 - Current
  • Researched and created numerous reports on economic and political current events in Ecuador.
  • Maintained strong and reliable relationships with economic and political organizations, experts, etc. to gather accurate information and provide detailed advice on bilateral policies.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with, and served as point of contact for: Japanese companies in Ecuador and Colombia, Ecuadorian companies looking to expand their business in Japan, Ecuador-Japan Chamber of Commerce.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on domestic current events and industry trends, ensuring accurate advice was provided to Japanese companies in Ecuador and Colombia looking to expand their businesses.
  • Contributed as Spanish-Japanese interpreter in high-level meetings and events.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to help smooth internal function.

Trainee Research Assistant

Kobe Institute Of Computing
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • Assisted foreign exchange students coming through JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) programs in administrative processes.
  • Managed online events and facilitated interaction between students and professors for those unable to travel to Japan due to the pandemic.
  • Assistance in planning on-campus events, daily life support for international students, and online research support for students who have difficulty coming to Japan due to the pandemic.
  • Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
  • Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks.

Journalist

Development Media Ganas (NPO)
05.2016 - 05.2020
  • Wrote, edited and produced stories for ganas, an Internet media site dedicated to international cooperation and development.
  • Wrote pieces and news story articles focused on the Latin American region.
  • Organized writing and networking events to share information on organization's activities and grow the community.
  • Conducted thorough fact-checking of all written materials, maintaining the integrity of published content.

Intern

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
01.2019 - 03.2019
  • Participated in a Peace Education Project based on real life experiences of the Salvadoran Civil War, based on the idea of peace education in Japan after the Second World War.
  • Created the first draft of a peace education text material aimed at secondary school students.
  • Collaborated with senior management and Salvadorian counterparts to conduct extensive research and ensure accurate understanding of the Civil War and other forms of ongoing social violence.
  • Conducted model classes using aforementioned material, incorporating popular education methods.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.

Secretary General

Student Committee For JUEMUN 2017
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Served as Student Secretary General in the JUEMUN (Japan University English Model United Nations) 2017, in which Japanese and foreign exchange students gathered as delegates.
  • Worked in collaboration with various departments and university supervisors within the Committee for the arrangement of logistics and the successful execution of the conference.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Deputy Leader for Hiroshima Cultural Visit

Student Committee For NMUN Japan 2016
10.2014 - 11.2016
  • Served as deputy leader of the Cultural Tour section, which led delegates of the NMUN (National Model United Nations) Japan 2016 conference to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.
  • Planned itineraries and arranged logistics for the visit of almost 300 delegates participating in the conference from various universities around the globe.
  • Recruited and created training programs for volunteer student guides.

Education

Master of Arts - Latin American And Caribbean Studies

Kobe University
Kobe, Japan
03.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Iberian Studies

Kobe City University of Foreign Studies
Kobe, Japan
03.2018

Skills

  • Scientific Writing
  • Qualitative Research
  • Critical Thinking
  • Multilingualism
  • Relationship Building
  • Presentations and Public Speaking
  • Interviewing Skill
  • News Article Writing
  • Cultural Competency
  • Multitasking and Organization

Publications

  • Contribution Article - Ecuador's 2023 General Election: People's Expectations for the Youngest President in History, Journal of the Japan Association of the Latin America and Carribbean 2023/24 Winter Edition · 2023
  • Online Article - Selling Souvenirs Made of 1000 Venezuelan Bolívar Bills: A Venezuelen Refugee's Survival in Colombia, Development Media, Ganas · Oct 3, 2018
  • Online Article - Will Creating Scripture Keep a Language Alive? The Survival of the Language of the Embera Chami People in Colombia, Development Media, Ganas · Feb 23, 2018
  • Online Article - 2 Months After Hurricane, Almost Half the Population in Puerto Rico Still Without Electricity, Development Media, Ganas · Nov 23, 2017

Languages

Japanese
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Economic and Political Advisor

Embassy Of Japan In Ecuador
07.2021 - Current

Trainee Research Assistant

Kobe Institute Of Computing
03.2021 - 07.2021

Intern

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
01.2019 - 03.2019

Secretary General

Student Committee For JUEMUN 2017
01.2017 - 06.2017

Journalist

Development Media Ganas (NPO)
05.2016 - 05.2020

Deputy Leader for Hiroshima Cultural Visit

Student Committee For NMUN Japan 2016
10.2014 - 11.2016

Master of Arts - Latin American And Caribbean Studies

Kobe University

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Iberian Studies

Kobe City University of Foreign Studies
Haruna Mori