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Gabriella Bernard

@gabriellabernard

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Marketing and events professional creating memorable travel and cultural experiences in Japan.

Japan

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can design and manage cultural experiences or events, work directly with clients, create engaging content, and grow in a collaborative, service-focused team.

I am an enthusiastic marketing and events professional with a Bachelor’s in Business Marketing (Cum Laude) and a Professional Certificate in Events Management. With over five years of cross-cultural experience, I design and deliver curated travel and cultural experiences across Japan, combining storytelling, logistics, and client engagement.

I have run freelance tours and nightlife experiences in Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe, managing itineraries, budgets, reservations, and event-day operations while producing digital content and post-tour follow-ups to drive repeat bookings and referrals.

Previously I supported event planning, vendor coordination, and campaign execution in Trinidad and Tobago and taught English in Japan, honing communication, organization, and project management skills. I’m adaptable, client-focused, and passionate about connecting people to culture through thoughtful, well-executed experiences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Freelance Tour Guide

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Freelance

Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Design and lead customized walking and nightlife tours across Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe, coordinating logistics and delivering personalized cultural experiences that drive repeat bookings.

Guest Relations Logistics Coordination Cultural Interpretation Content Creation Budget Management

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Native English Teacher

Current

Various Educational Institutions

Mar 2020 - Present (5 years 8 months)

Develop and deliver interactive English lessons for ages 2–18, maintain government reporting documentation, and engage parents with regular progress feedback to support student development.

Curriculum Development Classroom Management Lesson planning Documentation Educational Content Creation

Event Coordinator

BuzzConcepts Ltd.

Feb 2018 - Aug 2018 (6 months)

Collaborated on event design and vendor sourcing, managed event staff and on-site operations to deliver client-aligned events within budget and timelines.

Event Planning Vendor Management Client Communication Staff Supervision Logistics Budgeting Proposal Development

Sales and Advertising Assistant

Clever Advertising

Jan 2013 - Dec 2016 (3 years 11 months)

Executed cross-channel marketing campaigns that increased sales 30–50% during promotions, recruited and managed promotional staff, and prepared client-facing proposals and reports.