Sakura Suzuki
About Sakura Suzuki
Sakura Suzuki serves as the Executive Assistant to the CEO and CFO at Sendbird, where she has worked since 2021. With over a decade of experience in senior executive management assistance, she has a strong background in marketing, public relations, and investor relations.
Work at Sendbird
Sakura Suzuki serves as the Executive Assistant to the CEO and CFO at Sendbird, a role she has held since 2021. In this position, she is involved in investor relations and acts as a liaison between the Board of Directors and senior executive management. Her responsibilities include managing communications and supporting the executive team in various operational tasks. She utilizes a variety of platforms and tools, such as Salesforce, Slack, and Zoom, to facilitate her work and enhance organizational efficiency.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current role at Sendbird, Sakura Suzuki held several positions that contributed to her extensive experience in executive assistance and management. She worked at Swyft Inc. as the Executive Assistant to the CEO and Co-Founder from 2019 to 2020. She also served as the Executive Assistant to the CEO and Founder at Savonix, Inc. for six months in 2020. Additionally, she worked at Kimochi, Inc. as an Administrative Manager for nine years, and at NTT America, Inc. as an Assistant Marketing Manager for seven years.
Education and Expertise
Sakura Suzuki has a strong educational background with a focus on marketing, advertising, and Asian studies. She studied at New York University, where she earned a certification in Marketing and Advertising from 2001 to 2003. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies from Skidmore College, completed from 1996 to 2000. Furthermore, she studied Japanese at Nanzan University, obtaining a certificate from 1998 to 1999. Her expertise includes marketing and public relations within data network services for Fortune Global 500 companies.
Skills and Proficiencies
Sakura Suzuki possesses a wide range of skills that enhance her effectiveness in her role. She is proficient in various platforms and tools, including 1Password, ADP, Concur, DocSend, DocuSign, Highspot, Notion, Okta, Salesforce, Slack, and Zoom. Her expertise extends to cross-functional team leadership and project management, which are essential for supporting senior executive management and facilitating communication within the organization.
Background
Sakura Suzuki has over a decade of experience in senior executive management assistance, specifically in supporting C-suite executives at tech startups. Her career began at NTT America, Inc., where she worked as an Assistant Marketing Manager from 2000 to 2007. She then transitioned to roles that involved development and administrative management, including a position as Development Manager at the Japanese Community Youth Council from 2007 to 2009. This diverse background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her current executive assistant role.