Jan 2022 – Feb 2022 · 1 mo · Japan, Malaysia

• Developed “Aeon F&B Business Card Model”, based on 5W2H methodology, to increase the sales profit of expired food items in Aeon stores and simultaneously tackle the excessive food wastage problem in restaurants
• Conducted SWOT analysis and Cost Revenue Analysis to estimate profit and feasibility of the project
• Analysed using 5 restaurants per Aeon store, and the revenue boosted by ∼ 85% in one year
• Designed the AEON Credit Executive Business Card to offer ‘Rescue Points’ (1RM = 1 AEON Point) on near-expiry products to restaurant owners, allowing them to avail future discounts and benefits
• Awarded as the Best Business Project among 400 other entries

Nov 2021 – Nov 2022 · 1 yr · Osaka, Japan · On-site

• Responsible for managing the finances of the student council, planning intercultural events, managing career events, organizing orientation camps, and planning welcome parties and graduation ceremonies
• Prepared event reports and attended meetings with the Office of Student Affairs to discuss about proposals, funding and budget
• Led the PMSG booth encompassing cultural exchange and community engagement activities in the ‘2022 Ibaritsu Event’, drawing audience from across the Ibaraki city

Aug 2021 – Mar 2022 · 7 mos · Osaka, Japan · On-site

• Organized intercultural desks ("Virtual BBP sessions") and query tables for students in both English and Japanese
• Elevated BBP’s social media engagement, fostering a vibrant online community and ensuring smooth communication
• Conducted facility usage surveys in Ritsumeikan by gathering data from respondents to enhance operational efficiency

Apr 2021 – Mar 2022 · 11 mos · Osaka, Japan · On-site

• Assigned the Educational Supporter for Professor TOYODA Yusuke in "Introduction to Onsite Research Seminar I & II"
• Supervised 2nd year students for their onsite research project in Thailand
• Assisted students both outside and inside of class: reviewing research proposals, adding supplementary teaching material, creating presentations for support and leading group discussions

Sep 2020 – Mar 2021 · 6 mos · Osaka, Japan · On-site

• Assigned the Educational Supporter for Professor HICKS Kimberley Anne in the "Introduction to Academic Research Course"
• Mentored first year students in developing their research proposals for onsite research projects in Nara, Thailand, Indonesia, and Oregon
• Responsible for organizing teams, leading group discussions, reviewing research proposals, improvising the literature review and methodology sections, and giving example presentations for reference

Aug 2021 – Oct 2021 · 2 mos · Delhi, India · Remote

• Research Volunteer at ENACTUS, Indira Gandhi Delhi Technological University For Women, where I was involved in Project Adva
• Researched about water governance in Delhi, use of biodegradable materials (bamboo activated charcoal/activated charcoal stick/ activated charcoal granules) for making affordable purifiers
• Researched about their preparation, composition and market price in Delhi

Jun 2021 – Sep 2021 · 3 mos · Osaka, Japan · On-site

• Interned at Aozora Foundation (Under Ministry of Environment, Japan)
• Prepared research projects focused on revitalizing areas in Nishiyodogawa, Osaka, impacted by air pollution and intensive agriculture.
• Prepared a research paper on "Comparative analysis of air pollution control measures in India and Japan"
• Published articles, wrote blogs, and columns for the organization's website and magazine in 3 languages: Hindi, English and Japanese
• Used Illustrator to create posters on "Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease" for dissemination of information
• Translated the organization's research papers on air pollution in Nishiyodogawa, the impact of COPD, climate change, and Japan's environmental policy framework from Japanese to English
• Conducted semi-structured interviews with the locals, city hall officials and business associates of Aozora Foundation for data collection and analysis
• Fostered collaboration with car firms such as Royal Japan Co. Ltd and suggested eco-driving training and carbon-offsetting
• Expanded volunteer base by 3 times after spearheading an art exhibition on air pollution, which was attended by approximately 300 people