Vice President of HR & Administration

• Apr 2019 - Present

Interpreter, Translator and Local Coordinator

• Mar 2001 - May 2020

Providing interpreting and translation services in various industries. • Legal (Hearing Interpreter: Div. of Labor Standards Enforcement, Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board ) • Trade Show (NTT DoCoMo --- COMDEX, CEBIT, CTIA, SUPERCOMM etc.) • Medical (Vitreous Floater Solutions, Patient’s office visit, Hospital Tour for medical students ) • Engineering (Amada America, Inc. / U. S. Optics, Inc./ Satellite Software etc) • Entertainment (Film subtitle – Bonsai People, The Sea of Trees) • Localization (Shobunsha Publications - CoTrip-Los Angeles, Mapple-California) Show less

Manager of HR/Administration

• May 2016 - Apr 2019

D3go! is leading worldwide publisher of original and licensed interactive entertainment video games, and dedicated to creating the best player experience and support on all major gaming platforms and mobile devices. D3go! is leading worldwide publisher of original and licensed interactive entertainment video games, and dedicated to creating the best player experience and support on all major gaming platforms and mobile devices.

Human Resources Manager

• Aug 2013 - Feb 2016

(Currently changed its name to Toyota Tsusho Systems, Inc. formerly, TT Network Integration US, Inc. ) - Provide IT Support, Consulting and Telematics Support for North America TOYOTA Group Companies. • Responsible for all Human Resources matters throughout the company nationwide. • Responsible for full Payroll cycle including overseas expatriate’s gross-up calculation and each locality taxes. • Provide HR-related consulting services to General Managers situated in branch offices across the US • Focus on reducing high-turnover trends and cost management • Responsible for summarizing and analyzing annual audits for Worker’s Comp, 401(k) plan and legal compliance. Show less

Operations Manager

• Feb 2013 - Aug 2013

Cannon Trading is a leading commodities and futures trading company that focused on implementing advanced technology, service, and support to a wide range of traders. Responsible for HR generalist and Accounting duties on the top of handling trader's commissions in a daily basis. Also financial compliance manager assisting CEO. Cannon Trading is a leading commodities and futures trading company that focused on implementing advanced technology, service, and support to a wide range of traders. Responsible for HR generalist and Accounting duties on the top of handling trader's commissions in a daily basis. Also financial compliance manager assisting CEO.

Manager, Human Resources and General Affairs

• Oct 2005 - Mar 2011

Takagi USA was established in 1995 as a pioneer in the Tankless Water Heater industry and quickly expanded to ten sales offices throughout the United States. A.O. Smith Co. acquired Takagi USA in July 2010 adding the Tankless Water Heater line-up to their world-known water heater products. • Provided strategic HR practice and advice directly to CEO and Senior Management Team • Aggressively analyzed HR and General Affairs related cost performance and effectiveness • Implementation and management of an Online HR, Payroll, 401(k) Plan and Benefit Package • Employee relations including discipline, training and counseling • Provided staff development strategy support to management and executives • Financial responsibility and accountability of overhead expenses • Interpret, administer and ensure compliance with federal and multi states employment laws and policies • Full cycle of Payroll management in multi-states and expatriates from Japan • Coherent arrangement and advice for international and/or domestic relocations from arrival to departure including expatriate’s family members if necessary Show less

Human Resources/ Accounting Generalist

• May 2004 - Sep 2005

Pasona NA is a New York based Japanese specialty staffing agency helping with the local needs of global business clients. As a member of the HR outsource team, provided HR administrative practices at client sites. Also assisted the Accounting outsource team when necessary. • Payroll, compensation management, hiring/termination, employee recognition • Ensures compliance with record keeping and required safety programs • Assisting expatriate’s relocation throughout arrival to departure including their family members • Managing auto lease, corporate housing and other relocation related issues throughout the U.S. as well as expatriates from Japan • Payroll taxation, monthly and quarterly closing, AP/AR, lease/debt management, expense reports Show less

Office Manager

• Mar 2001 - Apr 2004

Philidge America is established as a subsidiary of Philidge Japan introducing Japanese graphic novels culture in the U.S. Opened “Graffitea” café/library in Costa Mesa, CA and joining partnership to run Tofu Restaurant in Irvine, CA. • All HR related administration and Accounting (book keeping, payroll, BS & PL, taxes) • Daily management of company owned Café/Library • Cordinated marketing materials and advertisement for sales promotion • Daily sales and expense reporting for company owned restaurant Show less

Manager, Quality Control Department / CAD Engineering Assistant

• Apr 1995 - Sep 1998