Shifumi Terasaka
About Shifumi Terasaka
Shifumi Terasaka serves as an Executive Assistant to senior executives at Scale AI, leveraging her extensive experience in administrative support and event planning. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Indiana University Bloomington and has worked in various roles that enhance her understanding of human behavior and effective communication.
Current Role at ScaleAI
Shifumi Terasaka currently serves as the Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President of Sales, the Vice President of Generative AI Accounts, and the Vice President of Communications at ScaleAI. She has been in this role since 2023, based in San Francisco, California. In her position, she is responsible for managing executive schedules, making travel arrangements, and providing administrative support to high-level executives.
Previous Experience at ScaleAI
Prior to her current role, Shifumi Terasaka worked at ScaleAI as an Executive Assistant to Engineering Directors for eight months in 2022. During this time, she gained experience in supporting engineering leadership and enhancing operational efficiency within the organization.
Professional Background
Shifumi Terasaka has a diverse professional background that includes roles in various organizations. She worked as an Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President of Commercial Business at Yext from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she has experience as an Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the CEO at Lightbend, Inc. from 2016 to 2019. Her earlier roles include working as an Administrative Coordinator at CBEM LLC and as a Statistics Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at the Indiana University Psychology Department.
Education and Expertise
Shifumi Terasaka holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Indiana University Bloomington. She also completed 60 credits towards a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology at John F. Kennedy University. Her educational background in psychology enhances her understanding of human behavior and effective communication, which are essential skills in her administrative roles.
Skills in Event Organization
Shifumi Terasaka possesses strong skills in organizing and planning events, which are crucial in her role as an Executive Assistant. Her ability to coordinate events and manage logistics contributes to the overall efficiency of the executives she supports. She enjoys helping others, which aligns with her commitment to providing high-quality administrative support.