Naoka Sonoda
About Naoka Sonoda
Naoka Sonoda is an Executive Assistant at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Tokyo with over a decade of experience in the financial sector.
Executive Assistant at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Naoka Sonoda currently holds the position of Executive Assistant at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Tokyo. Leveraging her extensive background in administrative roles within the financial sector, she brings a wealth of experience and organizational skills to her current position. Her role involves providing high-level administrative support, managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and assisting with various executive tasks critical to the organization's daily operations.
Previous Roles in Finance Sector
Naoka Sonoda has accumulated significant experience in the financial sector, having held roles at several prominent financial institutions. She worked as a Client Service Assistant at UBS Asset Management in 2018 for five months. Prior to that, she was an Executive Assistant at CVC Capital Partners in Tokyo for three months in 2017. Earlier in her career, she served as an Administrator and Consultant at Morgan Stanley from 2014 to 2016, after working as an Executive Assistant at The Carlyle Group from 2010 to 2014. Her career began at Deutsche Bank Securities, where she initially worked as a Secretary from 2008 to 2010.
Education in English Literature
Naoka Sonoda earned a Bachelor of English Literature from 聖心女子大学, where she studied foreign languages, foreign literature, and linguistics from 1993 to 1997. Her educational background has provided her with strong communication skills and an in-depth understanding of literature and language, which have been assets throughout her career in executive and administrative roles.
Extensive Executive Assistant Experience
With over a decade of experience working as an Executive Assistant, Naoka Sonoda has developed a varied skill set, including administrative support, client service, and organizational management. Her longest tenure was at The Carlyle Group, where she served for four years, demonstrating her ability to maintain long-term professional relationships and manage responsibilities effectively. Her roles at Morgan Stanley, UBS AM, CVC Capital Partners, and Deutsche Bank Securities further highlight her extensive experience in high-pressure financial environments.
Career Start and Progression
Naoka Sonoda began her professional career at Deutsche Bank Securities in 2008 as a Secretary. Over the years, she progressed through various administrative and executive assistant roles, gaining extensive experience in financial institutions. Her career trajectory has seen her work at multiple high-profile firms, allowing her to build a robust understanding of the demands and intricacies of the financial sector.