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TETSUYA ASHIDA

@ashidaemi

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What I'm looking for

Seeking ongoing, remote contractor engagements, fully remote, targeting an hourly rate of 5,000 JPY or more, with monthly availability of up to 160 hours. Interested in marketing operations, CRM, business process improvement, and AI-assisted workflow projects.

Marketing and business operations professional with 20+ years of experience across web marketing, SaaS, e-commerce, and digital services, based in Osaka, Japan. Represents ACIDHOUSE INC. (founded January 2020) as Representative Director, supporting client companies with marketing funnels, CRM workflows, e-learning operations, and business process improvement. Ongoing engagement with Yuushin Co. (Jan 2023-present): AI adoption and workflow improvement for a B2B promotional-products wholesaler, including a proof-of-concept for AI-assisted order-document drafting. Engagement with KADOKAWA CORPORATION (Aug 2023-Jun 2024): requirements definition and proposal work for replacing shared email-distribution and form tools, and review of the marketing technology stack. Built and operated sales funnels, e-learning sites, and email campaigns for RN Co., Ltd. (2018-2022), including migration support for the UTAGE all-in-one funnel platform. Designs and operates AI-assisted workflows with defined responsibilities and human review, using tools including ChatGPT, Claude, and Claude Code. Native Japanese speaker with working proficiency in English for client communication and documentation. Seeking ongoing, remote contractor engagements, fully remote, targeting an hourly rate of 5,000 JPY or more, with monthly availability of up to 160 hours.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Representative Director

Current

ACIDHOUSE INC

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 9 months)

Led strategic planning and execution of digital marketing initiatives at ACIDHOUSE INC. Developed and implemented compelling revenue growth and customer engagement strategies. Achievements include successful monetization through online seminars and coaching, and successful implementation of list marketing through social platforms such as Twitter and LINE.

Strategic Planning B2B Marketing B2C Marketing Growth Hacking Content Marketing Clickfunnels SEO SEM

Growth Hacker / Marketing Consultant

Self-Employment,

Sep 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 3 months)

Provided growth hacking and marketing consultancy services. Developed and implemented effective growth strategies for clients, leveraging SEO/SEM, content marketing, and ClickFunnels. Demonstrated ability to drive business growth and customer engagement.

Growth Hacking B2C Marketing B2B Marketing SEO SEM Content Marketing Clickfunnels

Web Specialist

YMIRLINK Inc.

Jun 2013 - Aug 2017 (4 years 2 months)

Worked as a Web Specialist, managing web development and digital marketing initiatives. Optimized websites for SEO/SEM, managed content, and improved user experience. Contributed to the growth and success of the company's online presence.

UX Design Web Development SEO SEM Content Management Digital Marketing

Web Director

Hivelocity inc.

Jul 2012 - Mar 2013 (8 months)

Served as a Web Director, overseeing web development projects and digital marketing strategies. Led SEO/SEM efforts, managed project timelines, and ensured optimal user experience. Played a key role in enhancing the company's online visibility and customer engagement.

Web Development Project Management SEO SEM Digital Marketing UX Design

Web Director

J Frontier Co., Ltd.

Feb 2012 - Jun 2012 (4 months)

Held the position of Web Director, managing web development projects and implementing digital marketing strategies. Responsible for SEO/SEM initiatives, project timeline management, and enhancing user experience. Contributed to the company's online visibility and customer engagement.

Web Development Project Management SEO SEM Digital Marketing UX Design

Web Director

PBI Co., Ltd.

Jun 2010 - Present (16 years 4 months)

Worked as a Web Director, leading web development projects and digital marketing strategies. Managed SEO/SEM initiatives, oversaw project timelines, and improved user experience. Played a crucial role in boosting the company's online visibility and customer engagement.

UX Design Web Development Project Management SEO SEM Digital Marketing

Web Director

SOCIALWIRE CO., LTD.

Nov 2005 - Mar 2010 (4 years 4 months)

Served as a Web Director, overseeing web development projects and digital marketing strategies. Led SEO/SEM efforts, managed project timelines, and ensured optimal user experience. Instrumental in enhancing the company's online visibility and customer engagement.

Current

AI Adoption & Workflow Advisor

Current

Yuushin

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Support a promotional-products and wholesale business through recurring online sessions covering AI adoption, SaaS selection and migration, and workflow improvement. Designed a proof of concept for consolidating order information received by phone, fax, and email and using AI to draft related documents. Engagement delivered as an independent contractor through ACIDHOUSE INC.

Marketing Tech Requirements Consultant

KADOKAWA CORPORATION

Aug 2023 - Jun 2024 (10 months)

Defined requirements and proposed replacements for a shared email-distribution and form tool used across the organization, and reviewed the marketing technology stack. Engagement delivered as an independent contractor through ACIDHOUSE INC.

Marketing Funnel & Web Ops Consultant

RN Co., Ltd.

Jan 2020 - Sep 2022 (2 years 8 months)

Built and operated sales funnels, e-learning sites, email campaigns, and landing pages, continuing from an earlier freelance engagement. Supported migration to the UTAGE all-in-one funnel platform and proposed improvements to its functions. Engagement delivered as an independent contractor through ACIDHOUSE INC.