Hikaru Minami

Experience

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  Arizona State University

  Aug 2018 - Dec 2021

  Student Athlete

  Performance and Training: Played in the PAC-12 conference and NCAA Division I championship, requiring rigorous training and commitment to excellence in performance.Team Coordination: Collaborated with teammates from diverse cultural backgrounds, managing conflicts, and fostering a cohesive team environment.Data Analysis: Utilized heart rate monitors and GPS tracking devices to enhance performance and recovery strategies.Academic and Athletic Balance: Maintained high academic standards, earning PAC-12 Academic Honor Roll and a place on the Dean's List while fulfilling athletic commitments. Show less

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  UNIQLO

  May 2022 - Jul 2022

  Sales Associate

  Worked at restocking and store pick-up counter to make the store comfortable for the customers. Learned the sales are elastic to the weather around the store and the customers' interests. Consumer prices are also elastic to their trends and needs. Operated the number of products that will be displayed in the store to match the target sales and make the store well-organized for the customers. Managed to keep high standards of customer satisfaction in the store with co-workers.

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  University of Oregon

  Apr 2023 - Jan 2024

  Innovation Lab Assistant

  Mentoring students with shoemaking and apparel making in sewing, pressing, and material selection. Made a pair of Air Force 1 focusing on the smallest details. Consulting ideation and design to make the product feasible and beneficial for consumers. Made patterns and prototyped new product ideas. Organized and maintained equipment and environment to always ready-to-use condition.

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  Allbirds

  May 2023 - Mar 2024

  Wear Tester
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  BOGS Footwear

  Jun 2023 - Sept 2023

  Marketing/ Product Development Intern
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  National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)

  Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

  Consumer Insights Consultant

  Market Research: Conducted consumer research with focus groups and surveys to gather qualitative and quantitative data, and competitive research to identify new opportunities.Strategic Planning: Created a strategic plan for the league according to the women's soccer market research and the current data.Merchandising: Worked with product and consumer insight teams to develop merchandising plans.

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  On

  Feb 2024 - Oct 2024

  Store Advisor

  Inventory Operations: Oversee the inventory variance between in-store and system through the quarter and weekly scans. Arrange inbound and outbound shipment schedules. Box and ship out damaged and E-commerce returned items by making shipment labels. Communicate with the warehouse. Scan inbound products. Handle in-store visual merchandising. Manage new launch products. Organize back stock. Maintain the quality of each product by cleaning and steaming. Damage and take the item out of inventory if it needs to be damaged for certain reasons. Collaborate with the store team to operate day-to-day duties to hit our goals and KPIs.Customer Service: Deliver a premium brand experience to customers through sharing technical product knowledge and supporting customers with finding and fulfilling their customer needs. Memorize all of the product information and where to be stored in the back of the house to deliver the products to customers quickly and seamlessly.Community Interaction: Build the network and strong trust between the brand and the community through the weekly run club and inspire athletes by encouraging them to challenge. Show less

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  Liquid Wire Inc.

  Feb 2024 - Mar 2024

  Sewing Contractor
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  Portland Thorns FC

  Jun 2024 - now

  Coaching and Player Development: Coach young athletes, focusing on skill development, teamwork, respect, effort, environment, and sportsmanship.Program Planning: Assist in organizing and executing summer camp activities and training sessions prepared for ages and levels by modifying the drill difficulties.

  • Portland Thorns Academy Assistant Coach

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Portland Thorns RTC Assistant Coach

    Sept 2024 - now

  • PTFC Camps Coach

    Jun 2024 - now
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  Adecco

  Aug 2024 - now

  Product Logistics Clerk - NIKE