Maya Numazaki

Magna Cum Laude

Communicate food flavors, concepts, and menus to an array of local and traveling guests. Provide excellent hospitality and service while keeping up with modern food trends and potential dietary risks. Knowledgeable with liquors and wines, as well as ingredients and recipes. Flexible thinking, creative problem solving on the fly, and taking calculated risks to boost profits and enhance customer experience.

Disc Jockey & Bartender at Tokyo's finest hi-fi audio bar. Charged with the curation of music from a library of 3,000+ albums to offer a unique experience. Exercised engaging communication, provided creative hospitality, maintained order in a chaotic, fast-paced environment.

Liaison interpreter for foreign musicians performing live in Japan. Worked to deliver impeccable time management and continuous translations with a sense of urgency. Responsibilities included clear communications between hosting organization and artists/management teams, punctual transportation of large groups, an extended effort to create a sense of hospitality and mutual trust while maintaining a high level of discretion and security.
Electric Daisy Carnival Japan (Tokyo): Vini Vici, Tensnake, & Jauz
Summer Sonic Japan (Tokyo & Osaka): Marshmello & Zedd
Shawn Mendes: The Tour (Yokohama 2019): Shawn Mendes’ Crew

Reception service, translator, and travel advisor. Worked with international and local clientelle to provide personalized and unique travel experiences in the heart of Asakusa. Frequently switched between English, German, and Japanese to execute seamless communication.

Volunteer organization aimed at preventing the aggressive gang recruitment of adolescents by providing the community of El Porvenir, Honduras with extracurricular activities under adequate shelter and supervision. Organized and monitored safe areas in the community to allow the locals to play, practice and enjoy sports.