Kana Ota
@kanaota
Project coordinator skilled in cross-cultural communication, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven program support.
What I'm looking for
I recently completed an MSc in Human Security at Aarhus University, where I focused on project management, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability approaches across environmental security and ESG. My academic work included designing and executing a mixed-methods thesis on sexual consent, demonstrating strong ethical standards and timely delivery.
In professional roles, I coordinated international conferences and workshops, managed human resource coordination and budget reports, also supported recruitment and ATS processes. I facilitated collaborations with researchers and university partners, and gathered funding intelligence to strengthen program activities.
I prioritize a people-centric approach, ensuring clear communication and inclusive practices that help teams overcome blockers and improve participant experience. I adapt work to diverse audiences—whether teaching Japanese to students with varying proficiencies or managing multicultural project stakeholders.
I bring practical skills in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, familiarity with online collaboration tools and R for statistics, and a commitment to creating supportive, well-organized programs that deliver measurable impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Japanese Teacher
Japanese Language School Aarhus
Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Designs and delivers tailored Japanese lessons and cultural activities for students from diverse language backgrounds, improving engagement and inclusion.
Administrative Assistant
ActionAid Denmark
Jan 2025 - Apr 2025 (3 months)
Prepared budget reports, coordinated volunteers, and implemented improvements to volunteer and staff experience to foster a more inclusive working environment.
HR Assistant
Kishiyasu Sangyo Ltd.
Aug 2024 - Mar 2025 (7 months)
Managed recruitment processes and streamlined HR workflows, gaining operational business understanding and hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems.
Project Coordinator
Aarhus Centre for Conflict Management
Aug 2024 - Dec 2024 (4 months)
Coordinated international conferences and workshops, invited international researchers, and organized panel discussions that received positive audience feedback; sourced funding opportunities and facilitated university collaborations.
Education
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Aarhus University
Master of Science, Human Security
2023 - 2025
Activities and societies: Thesis involving mixed-methods research; coursework on environmental security, ESG approaches, and stakeholder engagement.
Completed an MSc in Human Security with coursework in project management, stakeholder engagement, sustainability, and a mixed-methods thesis on sexual consent.
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Bachelor of Arts, Gender Studies
2019 - 2023
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies with studies focusing on gender topics and related social research methods.
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