Kai Takeuchi

Experience

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  Brigham Young University

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2018

  Instructed 200+ Japanese learners in advanced-level university courses over five semesters.Logged 250+ hours of instruction time teaching strictly in Japanese with an emphasis on Japanese history and culture. Gathered data and assessed political corruption by geographically mapping legislative election results in 120 democracies: publication currently underway.Directed a team of 5 researchers in conducting statistical analysis explaining the ethnic conflict in Southeast Asia: published in the Routledge Handbook of Politics in Asia.

  • Advanced Japanese Instructor

    Jan 2017 - Sept 2018

  • Data Research Analyst

    Sept 2016 - Sept 2017
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  Interlink Capital Strategies

  Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

  Financial Analyst Intern

  Interlink is a boutique investment bank offering financial consulting and origination services ranging from domestic or international project financing, debt, and equity requirements for small and medium-sized enterprises.Supported the financial modeling and growth structure analyses for a $70 million fund that provides micro-lending for low-income entrepreneurs in India.Conducted risk analyses and investment due diligence for 15+ portfolio clients and supported advisory services for 4 Development Financial Institutions. Show less

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  Study Abroad Assistant

  Sept 2018 - Apr 2019

  Product Analyst

  Study Abroad Assistant is a platform that connects foreign college students with accredited university education in the United States. Designed an algorithm that matches foreign students with accredited institutions in the United States based on their goals, preferences, and finances, leading to 50+ students enrolling in their matched school within 2 years.Generated $150k in Y1 revenue by introducing a tech-enabled service that facilitates lifestyle transition as an international student with a personalized approach. Show less

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  Collective Health

  May 2019 - May 2021

  Managed third-party administration operations, overseeing a team of 14 direct reports through hiring, onboarding, regular performance evaluations, and coaching.Led a departmental restructuring initiative, optimizing productivity by assigning team members to specialized responsibilities, resulting in 23% increase in output across a workforce of 50 associates.Implemented Lean and DMAIC methodologies to develop standardized operating procedures, enabling operational scalability and supporting a three-fold increase in member lives from 50k to 150k. Show less

  • Team Lead

    Jun 2020 - May 2021

  • Associate

    May 2019 - Jun 2020
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  Optum

  May 2021 - now

  Associate Director of Product Experience at UnitedHealthcare - Individual & Family Plans:Developed and implemented tailored landing page strategies for 15+ marketing channels and diverse consumer segments, resulting in 30% increase in visits (1.8 million) during the 2023 Open Enrollment period.Implemented A/B and multivariate testing to iterate and optimize landing page designs and user flows, driving a 24% improvement in funnel progression and overall conversion rates.Directed market readiness initiatives for 22 markets by refreshing the direct-to-consumer acquisition site, managing regulatory and product filings, and generating state-specific marketing materials. Show less Product Manager at Optum Virtual Care:Crafted the growth strategy and prioritization roadmap for a digital health platform that supported 40 providers and 60 staff members that served 100k patient lives.Gathered and prioritized product requirements, working closely with cross-functional teams including clinical, engineering, design, legal, and operations for 50+ features and enhancements, elevating the patient and care team experiences.Established and monitored KPIs to measure the success of individual features and the overall platform, such as user adoption rates, appointment conversion, task completion, repeat usage, appointment wait time, and technical performance metrics. Show less

  • Product

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Consulting Manager

    Feb 2024 - Sept 2024

  • Senior Consultant

    Jul 2022 - Feb 2024

  • Consultant

    Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Graduate Intern

    May 2021 - Aug 2021