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Kengo Hotta

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Passionate about international education. 7 years of experience as as a study abroad counselor / coordinator at several study abroad agencies.
Highly accomplished in empowering clients to possess not only language skills but also people skills through academic and personal growth.
Possessing deep understanding of international education. Cultivated sales/presentation skills and accurate office administration. Built solid connections with professionals in this industry.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Study Abroad Counselor and Travel Coordinator

HEC Hawaii Education Study Abroad Support Center
Toshima-Ku, Tokyo
08.2017 - 01.2024
  • Created an environment that was safe, supportive, and conducive to learning for all students.
  • Arranged study abroad experience including application processes and accommodation arrangements, and US visa application procedure
  • Organized face-to-face/online events promoting study abroad experience to prospective clients
  • Experienced marketing staff at a language school in the US

Study Abroad Counselor

World Avenue co ltd
Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo
08.2015 - 06.2016
  • Increased working holiday program in canada sales as study abroad advisor
  • Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
  • Carried out multiple face-to-face seminar events about study abroad

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

J. F. Oberlin University
Tokyo, Japan
03-2015

Some College (No Degree) - Business Foundation

SELC Career College
Vancouver, BC

Some College (No Degree) - English As A Second Language

SELC Language College
Vancouver, BC

Skills

  • Solution-Focused Counseling
  • International Reservations
  • Travel Planning
  • Travel Arrangements
  • Client Service
  • Sales Presentations
  • Office Administration
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Languages

Japanese
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Study Abroad Counselor and Travel Coordinator

HEC Hawaii Education Study Abroad Support Center
08.2017 - 01.2024

Study Abroad Counselor

World Avenue co ltd
08.2015 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Arts - English

J. F. Oberlin University

Some College (No Degree) - Business Foundation

SELC Career College

Some College (No Degree) - English As A Second Language

SELC Language College
Kengo Hotta