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| Executive Overview |
Current Organization
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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
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