Experienced Program Manager with a demonstrated history of successful results in the demanding Japanese global automotive industry. Strong program and project management professional skilled in Japanese language and culture, international business protocol, automotive engineering standards, product launch phase management, internal cross functional team leadership, and global JOEM customer and tier 2 supplier effective communication. Currently running a start-up Japanese style inn with four guestrooms sleeping a total of eight guests with an expansive rock garden. Poised to return to Program Management in an international corporation either in San Diego or Japan. Citizen of U.S. with permanent residency in Japan.