Tomoko Ochi

Experience

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  Kyodo Architects

  Apr 1984 - Oct 1991

  Architectural Intern

  Produced Schematic Design, Design Development, Contract Documents, and performed General Site Reviews for 20+ hair salons, 10+ restaurants, and low-rise residential buildings by overseeing staff of two.

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  BNA Canada

  Jun 1994 - Sept 1999

  Project Administrator (Building Component Exports)

  Promoted North American wood frame construction systems to Japan by exporting building components at a start-up business. Liaised with Japanese builders and Canadian pre-fab housing manufactures in transmitting information on drawings and specifications, estimations, and manufacturing & delivery timelines. Oversaw three administrative staff and improved productivity by building strong interpersonal relationships. Sourced suitable building materials specifically requested by clients, and negotiated prices & terms. Show less

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  Shore Tilbe Irwin & Partners, Toronto, Ontario

  Oct 1999 - Sept 2002

  Architectural Intern

  Produced Schematic Design, Design Development and Contract Documents for hospitality and amenity spaces in; long term care facilities, public library, YMCA, and university facilities.

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  Caring Habitat

  Oct 2003 - Oct 2010

  Principal

  Designed Universal Accessibility projects including elevator additions & bathroom renovations for private yacht club, church, community centre, office spaces, and dwelling houses across GTA. Duties include production of Building Permit Application & Tender Documents, reviewed Shop-Drawings, and performed General Site Reviews.

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  Toronto Japanese Language School

  Sept 2007 - now

  Japanese Language Teacher

  Every Saturday morning, providing Japanese language classes in vocabulary, grammar, and conversation for over 10 years using self designed graphic materials. Led successful candidates for Ontario Speech Contest/Toronto Japanese Language School Speech Contest/Japanese Language Proficiency Test

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  Consulate General of Japan in Torotno

  Mar 2011 - Oct 2021

  Administrative Assistant Project Coordinator

  From identifying issues to completion and beyond, oversaw various building improvements of the residence and the office of Consulate-General of Japan in Toronto. Coordinated the demands of client, professionals, authorities, & trade partners based on the jurisdictions of the two countries and their business culture.Productivity boosted five times higher than before as a result of Process Improvement.Analyzed, drafted and organized contractual documents and purchase orders.Assisted Account Payable and Account Receivable.Procured equipment and furniture, managed their inventory, and coordinated custom clearance process & logistics for diplomatic parcels.Managed over 12,000 registered confidential personal database of Japanese citizens in Ontario in digital and analog formats.Administered the necessary measures of Covid-19 and other Health and Safety issues.Coordinated large scale high-security diplomatic events (400+) in fast-paced environment. Show less