Gabriella Bernard
@gabriellabernard
Marketing and events professional creating memorable travel and cultural experiences in Japan.
What I'm looking for
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
Freelance Tour Guide
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.
Native English Teacher
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.
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.
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.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The George Washington University School of Business
Professional Certificate in Events Management, Events Management
2018 - 2019
Completed a Professional Certificate in Events Management covering event planning, logistics, and client coordination.
The University of the Southern Caribbean
Bachelor's Degree in Business Marketing, Marketing
2011 - 2015
Grade: Cum Laude
Graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in Business Marketing, focusing on marketing strategy and sales.
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