TAISHI MATSUMOTO
@taishimatsumoto
Data-driven digital marketing consultant specialized in Local SEO and growth for brick-and-mortar businesses.
JapanWhat I'm looking for
I am a data-driven digital marketing consultant and founder with over 10 years' experience in hospitality, operations, and local search optimization. I built NATIVETOKYO to help restaurants, salons, and clinics increase foot traffic through targeted SEO and MEO strategies.
My work combines hands-on operational leadership as a former general manager with technical digital marketing expertise — optimizing Google Business Profiles, directing SEO and content strategies, and integrating marketing data with store operations to drive measurable revenue growth. I have guided 30+ SME clients and achieved average 200% increases in map views and route requests for many engagements.
I also contribute to AI data projects and quality review work, bringing meticulous attention to detail and cultural nuance to multi-modal training tasks. I am fluent in English and native in Japanese, and I bring a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to client success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AI Data Specialist / Reviewer
Outlier AI
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Contributed to multi-modal AI training and RLHF projects, advancing to reviewer to evaluate peers' labels and maintain quality, achieving an average quality rating of 4.6/5.0.
Founder & Lead Consultant
NATIVETOKYO LLC
Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 1 month)
Founded a digital marketing consultancy serving 30+ restaurants and retail clients, driving an average 200% increase in Google map views and route requests within 6 months through MEO and SEO strategies.
General Manager
Sangue Inc.
Nov 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years 1 month)
Managed P&L and 20+ staff for a dining establishment, led in-house MEO/SEO initiatives that became the primary customer acquisition channel and helped achieve a 4.8-star rating.
PR & Brand Manager
Cabkus
Apr 2012 - Oct 2015 (3 years 6 months)
Developed brand identity and PR campaigns for a music and entertainment unit, securing media coverage and organizing events that expanded brand reach through strategic partnerships.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ULUniversity of the Arts London
Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Public Relations and Communication
2010 - 2012
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Public Relations and Communication with coursework emphasizing media relations and brand strategy.
Seiko Gakuin High School
High School Diploma, General Secondary Education
2006 - 2009
Attained a High School Diploma with a curriculum completed between April 2006 and March 2009.
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