- Coordinate with Automotive OEM and Tier 2 manufacturing partner in the successful launch of a safety critical engine component for a new automotive program.- Support in expansion of new North America sales office by following with potential opportunities and coordinating with Japan HQ management.- Handle customer inquires and coordinate company departments to resolve customer issues.- Manage the supply, use and scrap of consignment sub-components used in the assembly of the final product at the Tier 2 supplier.- Engage in price negotiations with customers and suppliers. - Resolve payment and documentation discrepancies. - Report weekly activities and news to parent company in Japan. - Provide logistics quotes to support parent company in ongoing North America business expansion efforts.- Conduct supplier quality audits at plants in North America and Asia and follow up on quality improvements and defect countermeasures.- Provide arbitration support for sub-suppliers if dispute arises.

-Coordinated with important business partners to seek new sales opportunities in the US, Canada and Mexico.-Worked with our sister company's Mexico office staff to ensure that our business strategy in Mexico was IMMEX and NAFTA compliant.-Utilized bilingual communication skills to build relationships and solve problems in the emerging Mexican automotive market.-Constructed and managed a Google-based, interactive database of relevant suppliers, customers, and potential business opportunities.-Implemented Kaizen (continuous improvement) activities to improve sales department effectiveness.-Followed up with leads and regularly made client visits to explain and reinforce company services.

-Worked with Small Business owners in New York State to ensure that their health insurance policies were compliant with the Affordable Care Act. -Remotely assisted small business owners and their employees sign up for health insurance through live interactive web chat-Helped bilingual communities understand their rights and obligations under the Affordable Care Act

Hosted Academic and Professional events for International Studies majors at the University of North Texas.Reached out to International NPOs, such as the International Rescue Committee (IRC), and put together an internship info session.Established partnerships in events with other on-campus organizations such as the Executive Committee of International Organizations, the Chinese Students and Scholars Association, Model International Organization, Engaged Beyond Borders, etc. Marketed the organization to the student body as an academic and career-building organization through flyers, email marketing and our website: www.northtexassir.com.

Held bi-weekly general meetings for members of the organization and weekly officer meetings to check the progress of the organization.Prepared new members for political debate competitions and provided others the opportunity to practice their public speaking skills.Headed a delegation of 14 students at the Southwest Regional Model Arab League conference in Commerce, TX from April 11-13 - Resulted in 5 outstanding delegate awards and 2nd place overall.

Provided guidance to 25 students on the quality of work expected from Ritsumeikan UniversityHelped students with concerns about the requirements of assignments and questions regarding language on an individual basisEvaluated the participation and productivity of the students throughout the semester to ensure they were not falling behind

Using Excel, helped develop a method of assessing the sustainability of individual and office practices in participating university departments during the testing phase of the program Made and communicated guidelines, goals, and deadlines for on-campus sustainability projects with the head of the programPresented and executed the sustainability proposals in the participating offices on campus; collected data for future use by the program