Chris Larimore Email & Phone Number

Tokyo, Japan

Sourcing foreign IT specialists especially in the gaming field

Within 23 Wards, Tokyo, Japan

After 22 years at Berlitz, I have joined a start up division in Creek & River Company, Ltd. to create a new way of training for professionals and creatives. We focus on skill improvement to help lawyers, doctors, system engineers and other professionals succeed in their careers. We incorporate cutting edge technology with curricula created by experts in the field to produce a focused training program that helps creative people improve the world.

Within 23 Wards, Tokyo, Japan

Headed the Legal Affairs and Payroll SectionsRepresented the company at the Labor Standards Office, Hello Work Office, and Labor TribunalCreated and conducted various training on HR and legal topicsImproved employee relations through bargaining and concluding agreements Implement a payroll automation process that reduced FEC cost by 4 million yen a year

Tokyo, Japan

Direct HR strategy for the regionDevelop and implement training programs and career path managementConduct executive search and placement

Manage the operations of several countries in SE AsiaManage the online lesson delivery operations in AsiaManage Franchise recruiting in AsiaManage HR functions in Asia

Trained and developed new frontline managers Facilitated teamwork in branch locations through group trainings and individual counseling

Managed recruiting for Kanto area Handled various employee relation issuesSelected, promoted and trained operation managers (Instructional Supervisors).

Managed 5 different branches.

Taught all levels of classes. Assessed new students’ levels and set their programs.

Taught all levels of English language conversation classes. Developed curricula for company classes and intensive seminars. Assisted with computer planning.

Wrote, edited & laid-out The Lipman Report, an investigative newsletter with a national circulation of 38,000, and Update, an internal corporate newspaper for 8,500 employees. Revised corporate advertising brochures, proposals, and public relations publications. Researched industry related topics.

Solved student's computer problems and answered various grammatical questions. Evaluated essays and explained proper writing techniques. Tutored students on writing themes and styles. Repaired damaged computers and assisted in purchasing decisions.

Bachelor Of Arts, English

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