Fumiko Kagoshima
@fumikokagoshima
Bilingual customer support professional with 15 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a bilingual Japanese-English customer support professional with over 15 years of experience in client-facing roles across various sectors, including education, IT, and administration. My expertise lies in troubleshooting, clearly explaining technical concepts, and providing exceptional support to customers. I thrive in fast-paced, remote environments, where my strong communication skills, time management abilities, and commitment to customer satisfaction shine.
In my most recent role as an In-House IT Help Desk/Technical Support at Japan Display Inc., I provided bilingual support through a ticketing system, ensuring that technical issues were resolved efficiently. I excelled at delivering easy-to-understand guidance to non-technical staff and maintained clear documentation for complex issues escalated to the offshore team. Additionally, my experience as an English Instructor at Benesse Be Studio allowed me to create customized lessons for students and engage with parents effectively.
Throughout my career, I have developed a strong foundation in customer service and administrative support, having worked in various roles that required meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. I am passionate about helping others and continuously seek opportunities to enhance my skills and contribute positively to my team and organization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
English Instructor
Benesse Be Studio
Jan 2018 - Jan 2023 (5 years)
Delivered customized online lessons to students aged 3 to 18, communicated with parents, created detailed progress reports, and managed scheduling and lesson materials for over 40 students.
In-House IT Help Desk
Japan Display Inc.
Aug 2016 - Jan 2023 (6 years 5 months)
Provided bilingual support via ticketing system for technical issues, escalated complex issues to offshore teams, and delivered easy-to-understand guidance to non-technical staff.
Administrative Assistant
JOGMEC
Dec 2009 - Aug 2016 (6 years 8 months)
Supported Japanese-English training events for global participants, managed correspondence, scheduling, and translation of program documents, and handled participant questions professionally.
Trading Operations Staff
Blue Bench Inc.
Jan 1992 - Nov 2009 (17 years 10 months)
Handled full-cycle export/import documentation, customs, and logistics, negotiated with suppliers, maintained schedules under pressure, and supported international business communication.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Gakushuin University
Associate Degree, English Language and Communication
1989 - 1991
Studied English Language and Communication, focusing on developing bilingual communication skills and understanding cultural nuances.
Shibuya High School
High School Diploma
1985 - 1989
Completed high school education with a focus on general studies, preparing for further education and personal development.
Sandy Spring Friends School
Exchange Program
1986 - 1987
Participated in an exchange program that provided exposure to American education and culture, enhancing language skills and cultural understanding.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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