MANABU YAHAGI 2532, 35th Street, Apartment 1B, Long Island City, New York 11103-4806 585.210.5567 Manabu.Yahagi@gmail.

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--Modern and Contemporary Art-Focus of interest: Painting and Sculpture at the Museum of Modern Art, New York QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE Creative, remarkably astute, and talented professional, offering progressive exp ertise in preserving important records, artifacts, objects, and documents, inclu ding works of art, transcripts of meetings, photographs, coins and stamps, and h istoric objects. Possess comprehensive skills in writing and editing artists biogra phy and audio guide scripts for art exhibitions. Demonstrate abilities in planni ng, supporting logistics, and promoting arts and educational programs, activitie s and events on Modern and Contemporary Art. Verified cross-cultural sensitiviti es and motivation to inspire others to complete cultural educational and art act ivities honed through diverse experiences in varied countries and continents. Ex cellent interpersonal, team leadership, group presentations, and written communi cation skills; well-respected and active leader with documented positive results from participation in various projects. Articulate communicator with proficienc y in English and Japanese, along with conversational Spanish. Display adeptness in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Pow erPoint) in both Microsoft and Macintosh computers as well as Final Cut Pro, Pro tocols (sound editing software), Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, FileMaker, and MediaBin. CORE STRENGTHS Program Coordination Research and Development Record Management Technical Expertise Practical Skill Art History

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE KAIKAI KIKI CO., LTD. ~ NEW YORK, NY PROJECT INTERN NOV 2010PRESNT Render professional assistance in corresponding and negotiating with mus eums, galleries, business firms, and individual clients for the groundwork of fu ture exhibition projects of Takashi Murakami and KaiKai Kiki Co., Ltd. affiliate d artists. Participate and contribute in converting various texts from Japanese to English and vice versa. Maintain up-to-date artwork and past exhibition archives using FileMaker . Played an important role as researcher on current art market trends and news. ASIA SOCIETY AND MUSEUM ~ NEW YORK, NY CURATORIAL INTERN JUNOCT 2010 Supported the curator in systematizing the exhibition, Yoshitomo Nara: N o Bodys Fool.

Served as researcher on the artist and post-war Japanese art in general, as well as writer and editor of the audio guide script, exhibition brochure, pr ess releases, and exhibition website; accomplished a detailed study on possible lecturer for the symposium; organized, performed, and supported in editing the a rtists interview for the exhibition webpage purpose; and conducted special galle ry talk for special VIPs. Performed as part of the Curatorial Team that systematized the exhibitio n Go Figures: Five Contemporary Videos from Asia. Collaborated and corresponded with outside art institutions and gallerie s for logistic purposes. Functioned as research assistant on prospective contemporary Asian art e xhibitions. Reorganized and updated document records and contemporary art library. THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART ~ NEW YORK, NY DOCENT ROOF GARDEN EXHIBITION GUIDE JULOCT 2010 Administered various educational tours daily on the elevated pathways of Doug + Mike Starn: Big Bamb, which was recognized as the most popular art exhibit ion in New York City during the summer for gathering approximately 300 visitors. Effectively executed administrative and logistical responsibilities rela ted in the guided tours.

EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT INTERN JANMAY 2010 Served as research assistant for supervisors lecture talk and gallery talk, including Powerful Women in Paintings and The Use of Color in El Grecos Painting Accomplished research and carried out gallery talk on Isamu Noguchi to m useum staff and visitors. Distributed educational programs to youth, adult, and family audiences; designed educational materials and museum publications while structuring and adm inistering internship application database. Interpreted e-mails and documents sent from a correspondence in Japan to the Curatorial Department of Asian Art. TEATRO IATI (INSTITUTO ARTE TEATRAL INTERNACIONAL ~ NEW YORK, NY MARKETING AND PROMOTION INTERN JANMAY 2010 Assumed full responsibility in overseeing marketing, promotion, and pres s release for two theatrical productions held in March. Played a leadership role in operating the box office for several theatri cal productions held in March, June, and July. JAPAN INITIATIVE (POLITICAL THINK TANK) ~ TOKYO, JAPAN ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR JUNSEP 2010 Monitored and updated customer and membership databases using Excel; des igned, coordinated, and adverted company-sponsored open forums, political debate s, and other socially and politically focused educational efforts. Performed general clerical duties, including but not limited to bookkeep ing, copying, and faxing, mailing, filing, working on a front-line office recept ion, answering phone calls and e-mails, and providing customer service. UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER ~ ROCHESTER, NY TEACHING ASSISTANT IN JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CONVERSION COURSE 2009 Designed and taught lessons to enhance conversational skills, and assess ed students performance in each class. Motivated students and minimized their anxieties regarding speaking Japa nese in group setting. PUBLIC ENGLISH TUTORING ~ BARCELONA, SPAIN

ENGLISH TUTOR APRJUN 2009 Maintained attendance records, grades, and other required documents. Planned, evaluated, and revised curricula, course content, as well as co urse materials and methods of instruction. Compiled, administered, and graded examinations; ensured proper assignin g of tasks to others. Advised and assisted students on academic and vocational curricula along with career issues during regular office hours. Educated a Spanish child on Basic English conversation skills. IDEAL WORK CORPORATION ~ TOKYO, JAPAN STAGE HAND JANMAY 2007 Served as assistant in setting up lights and sound equipment for classic and pop music concerts. Played an integral role as assistant in managing Hitachi Ltds annual uVALUE Convention.

OTHER EXPERIENCES SHIKI ~ ROCHESTER, NY SERVER AUGDEC 2010 WASABI ~ BARCELONA, SPAIN SERVER JANJUN 2009 LOFT DINING GU ~ TOKYO, JAPAN SERVER | BARKEEPER 20042007 JIYU GAKUEN COLLEGE ~ TOKYO, JAPAN ENGLISH TEACHING ASSISTANT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT MAY 2005MAR 2006 EVENT PLANNER OF COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY AND QUADRENNIAL ART FESTIVAL MAY 2005 LIFT STANDER ~ DHAKA, BANGLADESH VOLUNTEER MAR 2005 EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature Concentration in Literary Theories and Film and Media Studies (2010) UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER ~ ROCHESTER, NY GPA 3.65; graduated with High Distinction Completed the following courses in Literature, Film, and Art: Russian Dangerous Texts | Identity Violence and Trauma in French Film and Litera ture | Post-War American Art Comic Books | Contemporary French Film | Barcelona and the Mediterranean Culture and Art Senior Seminar (Dedicated to Study Critical Theory) | New Media | Art New York C olloquium Cultural, Art, Language and Education Program Participant (20082009) INSTITUTE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION OF STUDENTS (IES) STUDY ABROAD PROGRA M ~ BARCELONA, SPAIN Completed Spanish Language and Spanish Cultural and Arts program at Universitat de Barcelona and Universitat Pompeu Fabra Liberal Arts Program, including Law, Economics, Statistics and Science (20042007)

(Completed Freshman, Sophomore and Junior years) JIYU GAKUEN COLLEGE ~ TOKYO, JAPAN Completed Arts and Culture-related courses, such as Oil Painting and Modern Art History of the United States and Japan Completed Intensive Advanced Summer English Course (2006) ASPECT COLLEGE EDINBURGH ~ EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Starn Studio ~ Beacon, NY (http://www.starnstudio.com) KaiKai Kiki Co., Ltd ~ Tokyo, Japan (http://english.kaikaikiki.co.jp) The Metropolitan Museum of Art ~ New York, NY (http://www.metmuseum.org) Asia Society and Museum ~ New York, NY (http://asiasociety.org) Museu dArt Contemporani de Barcelona ~ Barcelona, Spain (http://www.macba.cat/contr oller.php) Brooklyn Museum of Art ~ Brooklyn, NY (http://www.brooklynmuseum.org) Institut Ramon Llull ~ Barcelona, Spain (http://www.llull.cat/_eng/_home/index.c fm) Tomio Koyama Gallery ~ Tokyo, Japan (http://www.tomiokoyamagallery.com/en) Takahashi Collection Hibiya ~ Tokyo, Japan (http://www.takahashi-collection.com) ACTIVITIES Japanese Intermediate Conversation Class, University of Rochester - Teaching Ass istant Dhaka Bangladesh - LIFT Standers (March 2005)