Content creator and strategist experienced in producing short- and long-form videos for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Built and managed the YouTube channel Nomadic Wes, achieving 13M+ total views and 65,000+ subscribers. (_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Wataru Kobayashi

Content creator and strategist experienced in producing short- and long-form videos for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Built and managed the YouTube channel Nomadic Wes, achieving 13M+ total views and 65,000+ subscribers. (_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Content creator and strategist experienced in producing short- and
long-form videos for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Built and managed the YouTube channel Nomadic Wes, achieving 13M+ total views and 65,000+ subscribers. (Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Fluent
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Content Creator/ Strategist (Freelance) at Nomadic Wes (Self-employed)
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024
Created widely recognized travel content in both short- and long-form formats across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Grew the Nomadic Wes YouTube channel organically to over 13 million total views and 65,000 subscribers. Managed the full content creation process, including planning, shooting, editing, and content performance analysis. Produced sponsored video content for brands and organizations such as Surfshark, Manta Sleep, and Ana Luisa. Skilled in using AI-based image and video generation tools to explore new creative opportunities.
Procurement Specialist | Contracts Engineer at INPEX Corporation
April 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
Managed procurement activities for a multimillion-dollar oil and natural gas exploration project across Japan, Australia, and the UAE, working at branch offices in each country. Negotiated with a wide range of vendors—from energy exploration equipment to office supplies—to optimize costs and improve processes while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Education

Master of Science in Urban Management and Development at Erasmus University Rotterdam
September 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Bachelor of Laws at Waseda University
April 1, 2014 - September 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Professional Services