Hello, I'm Sakino!
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I'm a freelance consultant specializing in supporting business relations between Finland and Japan.
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With long experience working in both countries, I'm here to help as your local partner.
My Services
Hello, I'm Sakino!
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Ever since I've been living in Helsinki since 2019, I'm passionate about building strong business connections between Finland and Japan.
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After working for the multicultural corporation ABB and the City of Helsinki (Economic Development Department), I now collaborate on various projects with both Finnish and Japanese organizations.​
Experience
2016
Tokyo, Japan
2016-2019
ABB K.K. l Tokyo, Japan
Graduated with a Bachelor of Economics from Keio University
ABB Japan, the sales unit for industrial motors and generators for Japanese market
Sales administration specialist (4/2016 – 9/2018)
As a fresh graduate from university, I gained experience in executing administrative tasks and enhancing the implementation of CRM.
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Associate Project manager (9/2018 – 12/2019)
I was responsible for intercultural communication with a manufacturing unit in Finland and Japanese industry clients.
2019-2023
ABB Oy l Helsinki, Finland
I relocated to ABB Finland, the manufacturing unit for industrial motors and generators.
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Project engineer (12/2019 – 4/2022)
As a first career in Finland, I supported in manufacturing project executions, acting as a bridge between the technical team and the project management team.
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Project manager (4/2022 – 8/2023)
I led international project executions of in industrial sector.
My main responsibilities were:
- Stakeholder communication, reporting
- Finance supervision
- Coordination of delegation
2023-NOW
Helsinki, Finland
Graduate School of Economics
University of Helsinki, Finland​​
2024-NOW
City of Helsinki l Helsinki, Finland
Business Helsinki is economic development department of the City of Helsinki, which supports businesses and entrepreneurs in the Helsinki region.
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Project Coordinator (01/2025-Present)
Currently, I am supporting international talent attraction and startup soft-landing initiatives, particularly through our project called Sisu Factory ​(Link)