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Misaki Takizawa

Edinbuaugh,Scotland

Summary

I am a motivated and adaptable individual with a background in psychology and over 10 years of professional experience, including in victim support. I bring strong empathy, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to customer-facing roles, and I'm experienced in responding to people's needs with care and foresight. I also have creative skills in hand-lettering and gilding, and I enjoy creating warm, welcoming spaces.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Sign writer

LIVEDpaintworks
Niigata, Japan
05.2024 - Current
  • Skilled in interpreting client needs and translating them into impactful, site-specific sign designs.
  • Specialised in traditional signwriting techniques, including brushwork and gilding.
  • Produced unique, eye-catching designs using traditional signwriting methods.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and composure in high-pressure service environments.

School counsellor

Niigata Prefectural Government
Niigata, Japan
04.2024 - 03.2025
  • Created a safe, supportive environment through active listening skills.
  • Provided counselling to multiple students per day, prioritizing needs and responding efficiently within limited timeframes.
  • Coordinated with external agencies to assess and manage risk effectively.
  • Maintained confidentiality and handled sensitive information with discretion.

Victim support worker

Niigata Prefectural Government
Niigata, Japan
04.2012 - 05.2024
  • Delivered comprehensive support procedures for victims, ensuring effective assistance.
  • Facilitated supportive counselling sessions to help women and children process their feelings.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance service delivery and support effectiveness.
  • Executed accurate administrative processing to maintain detailed records and documentation.

Education

General Course -

Tokamachi High School
Tokamachi,Niigata,Japan
04.2009 - 03.2012

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Brush lettering mastery
  • Gold leaf gilding expertise
  • Japanese calligraphy skills
  • Counselling expertise
  • Certified Public Psychologist
  • First Aid Certification

Timeline

Sign writer

LIVEDpaintworks
05.2024 - Current

School counsellor

Niigata Prefectural Government
04.2024 - 03.2025

Victim support worker

Niigata Prefectural Government
04.2012 - 05.2024

General Course -

Tokamachi High School
04.2009 - 03.2012
Misaki Takizawa