木南貴之

An experienced professional with a unique career combining fine arts restoration and business management. Gained extensive expertise in art restoration through roles at a painting restoration studio, Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art, and TERRADA ART ASSIST Co., Ltd. Possesses international entrepreneurial experience, having successfully co-founded and managed a Japanese restaurant in Torun, Poland.

Currently managing restaurant operations, event coordination, and independent import and sales of Polish beer.

Contract Employee at Pronoia Group Inc. (2024-09 – Present)

Manage operations for a Polish restaurant, coordinate catering and events, and independently plan import of Polish beer for wholesale distribution.

• Manage operations for a Polish restaurant, including ordering and providing support for foreign chefs
• Coordinate catering food arrangements and venue setup for various events hosted by companies and embassies
• Independently plan and manage the import of Polish beer for wholesale distribution to restaurants

Full-time Employee at TERRADA ART ASSIST Co., Ltd. (2020-09 – 2024-09)

Managed overall operations of the art restoration division, balancing customer service, sales, and practical restoration work.

• Managed overall operations of the art restoration division, balancing customer service, sales, and practical restoration work
• Handled customer inquiries, prepared estimates and invoices, and created sales materials
• Conducted condition checks on artworks, performed painting restoration and framing, and managed delivery schedules
• Contributed to building a solid foundation for business expansion by maintaining high service quality, ensuring stable operations, and consistently achieving sales targets in a newly established team

Fixed-term Employee at Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art (2019-04 – 2020-08)

Managed the maintenance and preservation of the museum's collection within the Conservation and Restoration Group.

• Managed the maintenance and preservation of the museum's collection within the Conservation and Restoration Group
• Controlled and monitored temperature and humidity in exhibition rooms and storage areas
• Performed practical restoration work to improve and maintain the condition of museum collections

Co-founder & Manager at Wabi Navi (Ramen Shop) (2016-08 – 2018-08)

Co-founded a Japanese restaurant in Poland, overseeing all preparations from corporate establishment to grand opening, and managing daily operations.

• Co-founded a Japanese restaurant in Poland, overseeing all preparations from corporate establishment (Aug 2016) to the grand opening (Jun 2017)
• Managed location scouting, lease negotiations, health department clearances, working visas, interior design, equipment procurement, menu development, and staff recruitment
• Oversaw daily operations including sales management, purchasing, inventory control, cooking, customer service, and quality control
• Successfully increased revenue by analyzing customer reviews and sales data to improve the menu, and utilized social media advertising and local student promotions
• Standardized cooking procedures and trained staff to stabilize operations and establish a solid management foundation

Restoration Technician at Painting Restoration Studio (2011-04 – 2014-08)

Performed practical painting restoration work and assisted with artwork condition checks.

• Performed practical painting restoration work and prepared detailed restoration reports
• Assisted with artwork condition checks for various exhibitions

Government-sponsored international student in Contemporary Art Conservation Laboratory – Nicolaus Copernicus University (2014-10 – 2017-09)

Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Conservation and Restoration (Specializing in Western Art Restoration) – Kibi International University Graduate School (2011-03)