Tomohiro K. - Marketing Consultant

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Suginami City, Japan

Experience

Apr 2025 - Present

8 months

Marketing Consultant

Surge AI

Lead marketing and talent operations to expand the company’s presence in the Japanese market.
Source and recruit bilingual contributors for Surge AI’s data labeling and AI training platform.
Develop strategies to enhance brand awareness among local professionals and organizations.
Act as a bridge between Surge AI’s U.S. headquarters and the Japanese AI workforce to help grow the platform’s reach and support its mission to advance high-quality AI data operations globally.

Jun 2024 - Present

1 year 6 months

AI Training & Evaluation Specialist

Freelance

Japanese-English bilingual AI training and evaluation specialist with hands-on experience in over 15 projects across platforms/clients such as DataAnnotation.Tech, OpenTrain AI, Toloka, and Tarmack.
Developed and applied fine-grained evaluation criteria for LLM outputs, assessing thousands of prompt–response pairs for accuracy, clarity, tone, and structural coherence in Japanese and English.
Performed ranking, error analysis, and rewriting model responses to improve alignment with user intent.
Contributed to speech data projects involving multilingual audio transcription and labeling, recorded and assessed Japanese speech under varied noise conditions.
Evaluated generated audio for pronunciation, dialect, emotion, and naturalness to support TTS and ASR systems.
Supported the development of AI that is linguistically robust, user-aligned, and culturally adaptive.

Apr 2021 - Present

4 years 8 months

Chiba, Japan

Global Business Development Manager, Surgical Training Business Unit

Fasotec Co., Ltd.

Spearheaded the global expansion of the company’s innovative surgical training platform through market research, competitive analysis, and strategic planning focusing on North America, Europe, and Asia.
Managed the full business cycle from lead generation and client presentations to contract negotiation, international trade operations, and post-sales support, building partnerships with medical device manufacturers, hospitals, and academic institutions worldwide.
Achieved over 50% year-over-year revenue growth since fiscal year 2021, earning the Division Director’s Award in April 2025.
Secured a contract with one of the world’s largest U.S. MedTech companies, becoming the only Japanese supplier selected in their global vendor evaluation.
Successfully acquired 80+ new international clients and achieved profitability in overseas operations within three years.
Established partnerships with key opinion leaders to drive awareness of a new, concept-breaking surgical training model, positioning FASOTEC as a thought leader in ethical and advanced surgical education.

Sep 2015 - Mar 2021

5 years 7 months

Chiba, Japan

Business Development & Marketing Specialist, Surgical Training Business Unit

Fasotec Co., Ltd.

Led marketing and business development initiatives for the company’s surgical training solutions in collaboration with internal R&D teams and medical professionals.
Delivered English-language presentations and lectures at medical conferences and universities to promote innovative approaches to surgical education and simulation technology.
Secured a major contract with a leading surgical robotics manufacturer to develop and deliver tailor-made organ models for advanced surgical training, achieving the highest annual sales in the division from a single project.
Successfully obtained ¥20 million in government funding through Japan’s Monodzukuri Subsidy program and received additional export and event support from JETRO for international expansion.
Led the collaborative development of the BIOTEXTURE Surgical Training System for Thoracoscopic Surgery, which won the Good Design Award (2015).

Apr 2012 - Sep 2015

3 years 6 months

Chiba, Japan

Project Manager, 3D Printing Services for Medical Use

Fasotec Co., Ltd.

Consulted with surgeons to design, produce, and deliver patient-specific 3D medical models, enhancing surgical precision in over 100 cases.
Attended surgeries to evaluate product performance and assess its impact on surgical outcomes.
Led media, press, and public relations efforts, including press release creation, press conference coordination, and interview arrangements, significantly increasing the company’s media exposure.
Collaborated with doctors and engineers to identify market gaps and integrate differentiating features into new product developments.
Partnered with the National Museum of Nature and Science of Japan to showcase our innovations at the country’s largest national exhibitions for the first time, dramatically enhancing brand recognition in consumer markets.
Researched, procured, and implemented industrial processing machines for the engineering team, improving post-processing efficiency by 60% and reducing long-term costs by over 40%.

Feb 2009 - Mar 2012

3 years 2 months

Chiba, Japan

Marketing Coordinator, 3D Printing Division

Fasotec Co., Ltd.

Developed and executed a strategic communications plan, strengthening partnerships with vendors in Israel, Hong Kong, France, and the United States.
Managed a $200,000 marketing budget, overseeing trade shows, seminars, advertising, sales and marketing materials, as well as services from advertising agencies, telemarketing firms, and PR agencies.
Led public relations initiatives, securing the company’s first-ever TV feature, followed by over 10 annual TV appearances, significantly enhancing brand visibility.
Planned, organized, and managed exhibitions, seminars, user conferences, and corporate events, driving a 15% annual increase in lead generation and a 10% rise in attendee satisfaction.
Designed and conducted training programs for internal sales teams and reseller channels, equipping them to effectively demonstrate, sell, and install 3D printers.
Developed product catalogs, corporate websites, sales presentations, and marketing collateral to enhance brand messaging and sales effectiveness.

Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

1 year 1 month

Chiba, Japan

Marketing Assistant, 3D CAD & Software Division

Fasotec Co., Ltd.

Assisted in the creation and publication of marketing materials, including product catalogs, campaign brochures, and digital marketing assets.
Managed and maintained product and customer data within company systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Supported the planning and execution of internal and external events, such as trade shows, conferences, and corporate gatherings.
Contributed to the development and deployment of mailshot campaigns to enhance customer engagement and outreach.

Aug 2006 - Oct 2006

3 months

State College, United States

Freelance Translator

Penn State University

Provided English to Japanese and Japanese to English translation services for participants in the International Academic Program, including faculty members from the University of Tokyo and Penn State University.

Summary

Currently between roles and open for short-term freelance or contract work.

Starting a new full-time position in mid-December.

Curious and cross-cultural by nature, I thrive at the intersection of business, technology, and human connection. With a career spanning global business development, AI projects, and product innovation, I enjoy transforming complex ideas into practical, high-impact solutions. I am passionate about building teams and partnerships that create real value across borders.

Why hire me?

A bilingual (EN/JP) facilitator who bridges global and Japanese teams.

I combine AI operations know-how, training expertise, and localization strategy to help you build efficient, high-quality Japan teams that deliver results.