Akiko Namiki

Experience

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  Olympus Corporation/ オリンパス株式会社

  Apr 2004 - Dec 2007

  Logistics Development Department, Operation/Planning group

  Optimized operations for a 30-member department, driving efficiency and reducing costs:-Contributed to the design of a corporate online logistics system by analyzing workflows, which significantly reduced human errors and staff working hours.-Implemented department-wide Kaizen activities, achieving USD 0.3 million in annual logistics cost savings.-Developed and delivered training modules on trade and logistics, providing class-style sessions to employees.

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  Olympus Corporation/ オリンパス株式会社

  Apr 2010 - Jan 2012

  Logistics Development Department, Operation/Planning group, Supervisor

  Spearheaded a global supply chain cost-cutting initiative, achieving significant savings and operational efficiencies:-Consolidated logistics costs and strategies across departments and subsidiaries, creating a Plan-Do-Check-Act-based monitoring system.-Authored the company’s first quarterly logistics report, featuring past and projected costs, cost-reduction measures, and global logistics trends.-Facilitated cross-department meetings to assess findings and identify further cost-saving opportunities.-As project sub-manager, implemented the company’s first analytic bidding process, leading negotiations with logistics providers and securing USD 1 million in annual savings. Show less

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  Alliance Forum Foundation/ アライアンス・フォーラム財団

  Feb 2012 - May 2013

  Global Human Resource Development, Program Manager

  As Program Manager, revamped program and marketing strategies for microfinance and international development training:-Developed and delivered customized microfinance courses in Bangladesh with BRAC University for participants from Japan, the U.S., Southeast Asia, and African financial sector delegates, boosting participation fivefold within a year.-Lectured, facilitated workshops, and coordinated on-site training for prestigious universities (Nagasaki, Tokyo, Keio, and Haverford) on microfinance and international development topics.-Launched fundraising initiatives that secured grants from JICA and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Environment Fund. Show less

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  Crowdcredit

  Nov 2014 - Dec 2016

  Marketing and Public Relations Assistance

  Marketed and promoted crowdfunding and Fintech products to increase engagement and understanding among Japanese investors:-Published weekly articles on global trends in equity crowdfunding and Fintech.-Created monthly newsletters and reports on partner companies in Peru, Cameroon, and Estonia.-Facilitated communication and resolved issues with a partner company in Peru.

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  Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

  Nov 2014 - Apr 2025

  Consultant

  Developing, proposing and implementing Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Official Development Assistance (ODA) projects as a consultant, researcher and analyst:-Lead diverse Financial Inclusion, Fintech, Business Development, and SME projects across Asia, Latin America, and Africa, driving market analysis, project design, and implementation in collaboration with local stakeholders.-Advance project digitization by developing smartphone application prototypes and utilizing Python for machine learning-driven data analysis. Show less

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  Faeger Co. Ltd.

  Apr 2025 - now

  Deputy Director