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Takashi Iwasaki

@takashiiwasaki

International Student Advisor at Harrisburg University who supported F-1 students with immigration services and work authorization.

United States

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At Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, I served as an International Student Advisor and Designated School Official, supporting F-1 students with immigration matters, I-20 processing, and work authorization requests. I used SEVIS and Terra Dotta to process student records and requests.

At Michigan State University, I advised F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors on immigration compliance and co-coordinated weekly J-1 orientations. Earlier, I supported international recruitment and student services at the University of Kentucky, and worked in international insurance and product development at American International Group.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

International Student Advisor/DSO

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Served as a Designated School Official (DSO) for F-1 students with a case load of 750 students, providing assistance with immigration matters including I-20 processing, status changes, and work authorization requests (CPT, OPT, STEM OPT).

SEVIS Terra Dotta Immigration Advisory F 1 CPT OPT STEM OPT Student Advising

Academic Advisor & Credentials Analyst

University of Wyoming

Jan 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 11 months)

Provided academic advising within the Division of Kinesiology and Health Promotion, assisting students with planning schedules, selecting courses, and determining educational pathways.

Academic Advising Student Support Course Planning Educational Guidance

International Student Advisor/DSO

Michigan State University

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Served as a Designated School Official (DSO) for F-1 students with a case load of 750 students, providing immigration assistance including I-20 processing, status changes, and work authorization requests. Also supported J-1 exchange visitors and co-coordinated weekly orientations.

SEVIS Immigration Advisory F 1 J1 Visas CPT OPT STEM OPT Orientation

International Student Advisor

University of Kentucky

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 11 months)

Worked with the dean and senior leadership on international strategies and initiatives, served as primary student recruitment officer, and developed processes to orient new international students and track their progress.

International Recruitment Student Advising Program Development Scholarship Management

Product Developer of Insurance Clauses/Conditions

American International Group

Jan 2008 - Dec 2015 (7 years 11 months)

Examined new international accounts and adapted corporate practices to align with Japanese insurance laws, assisted with product development, and negotiated with the Japanese Financial Services Agency.

Insurance Product Development Commercial Property Insurance Underwriting Regulatory Compliance

Europe Marketing Team

Matsushita Electronic Industrial Corporation (Panasonic)

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008 (1 year 11 months)

Assisted with the promotion of Panasonic products to U.K., France, Spain, Italy, Norway, and Finland markets, including logistics, sales promotion, import/export management, and translation.

Marketing Logistics Sales Promotions Import Export Translation