Fuko Abe
Master's student in Marketing
Phone:
07493 917895
Email:
Address:
Exeter, UK
Date of Birth:
March 29th, 1998
A Bit About Me
MSc Marketing student with a strong background in retail sales and customer experience.
Passionate about brand strategy and consumer engagement, with hands-on experience negotiating B2B contracts and developing customer-centric concepts for retail spaces. Seeking a marketing role to build a long-term career as a brand manager in the retail industry.
Work Experience
Apr 2020 - Present
​(Career break for MSc Marketing,
Sept 2024 - Sept 2025)
Jun 2017 - Feb 2020
Sales | MARUI GROUP CO., LTD | Tokyo, Japan
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Negotiated B2B commercial letting contracts, securing deals using critical thinking and relationship-building skills.
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Designed customer-centric floor plans for retail spaces to increase footfall and tenant satisfaction.
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Closed five new partner deals in six months (120% of target), boosting tenant occupancy.
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Achieved top departmental ranking by negotiating six rent increase agreements with existing partners.
Sales Associate | SM2 olohuone | CAN Co., Ltd | Ibaraki, Japan
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Delivered exceptional customer service to drive sales and promote brand loyalty.
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Supported visual merchandising, inventory restocking, and organisation.
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Handled transactions with accuracy and attention to detail.
Apr 2025 - Present
Front of House Staff | Goto | Exeter, UK
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Maintained high standards of service and hospitality in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
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Fostered positive customer interactions, enhancing guest satisfaction.
Education
Sept 2024 - Sept 2025
Apr 2016 - Mar 2020
MSc Marketing | University of Exeter
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Average Grade: 67%
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Modules: Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing Communication, Understanding Consumer Behaviour, etc
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Awarded Global Excellence Scholarship (£7,500)
BA Art & Design | University of Tsukuba
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GPA: 3.35 (UK 2:1 equivalent)
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Modules: Visual Design Thinking (A), Communication Art and Design (A), Psychology of Visual Arts (A), etc
Certifications
May 2025
Sydney Romantics | Branding & Design Virtual Experience (Forage)​
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Created a brand collaboration proposal, including product concepts, influencer marketing, and social media strategy.
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Planned a launch event and designed promotional materials to support campaign visibility.
Volunteering
Apr 2025 - Present
Exeter Phoenix | Exeter, UK
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Support events and exhibitions, enhancing visitor experience and promoting local arts.
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