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Junko F. Barnes, PHR 

Background Summary

Japanese-English bilingual business professional with diverse career background with the foundation in Human Resources, communications, and project managements. Experience in multi plant international tier 1 automotive manufacturing. Areas of knowledge include HR administration, policies and procedures, immigration, Kaizen, 5S, shop floor management, cultural development, training, facilities management, health & safety, union avoidance, public relations, statistical analysis and budget control.

Master of Business Administration.

EXPERIENCE
  • Marketing & Communications 2000-2002
    • Researches in international marketing field including knowledge development and cross-cultural study in consumer perception.
    • Data analysis, client relations, developing and implementing advertisements, press releases and marketing strategies.

  • Translation/Interpretation Service 1999 - 2005
    • Provide interpretation services for legal services, businesses, and international visitors.
    • Translate business and personal documents.

  • Automotive Tier I Manufacturing 2002-2005
    • Human Resources, General Affairs, Translation/Interpretation
    • One of the first 4 key employees starting a new manufacturing facility.
    • Participated in all aspects of HR activities: HR policy, practice and procedures; recruiting and hiring; employee relations; safety program development and implementation; and training matrix design and implementation.
    • Planned and implemented company events including Grand Opening Ceremony.
    • Experienced in Union Avoidance activities.
    • Responsible for Public Relations.
    • Liaison between Japanese and American employees, customers, and business partners.
    • Assisted company executives in language needs and understanding cultural differences.

  • Current – Human Resource Connection – A Division of B.A.S.I.C.
  • (Formerly Human Resource Support Services)
    • Contract consultant specialized in Japanese transplant Human Resource Operations, HR Best Practices, and Cultural Development.

  • Other – Volunteer Activities and Positions (Current & Past)
    • Advisory Board Member, Japan-America Society of Mississippi
    • Translator, Mississippi Automotive Manufactures Association Executive Board Meetings
    • Member, Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
    • Lifetime Member, The Honor Society of Beta Gamma Sigma
EDUCATION
  • B.A. Culture and Communication, Tokyo Woman’s Christian University, Tokyo, Japan
  • B.A. Psychology, Millsaps College, Mississippi
  • M.B.A. Business Administration, Millsaps College Else School of Management, Mississippi