Sales Quality Assurance
Resume:
Sean T. Askew
********@***.***
Schenectady, NY 12309 518-***-****
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USA 518-***-**** Cell
Career Objective:
I am looking for a challenging and rewarding position within a growing
organization that will utilize my skills, experience and education, as well
as offer opportunities for growth.
Education:
Sophia University, Tokyo Japan
BA - Japanese Studies and Language - 1995
Tokiwadai Business Academy, Tokyo Japan
Certificate of Completion - International Purchasing Management - 2002
Relevant Skills
Language
I can speak, read and write Japanese at a business level. My Chinese is
still very basic but always developing as I am currently studying the
language. I have worked in an all Japanese work environment for many years.
Management
I have demonstrated competencies in management, decision-making and
sales/purchasing techniques in various positions within the translation,
automobile parts production and metals industries.
Communication
I have excellent public relations skills and effective communication
abilities.
Technical Skills
I have a solid knowledge of business computer functions and software
including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Powerpoint, etc. Also, I have a wide
range of experience with industry specific internet search engines and
online databases.
One of my strong points is a solid understanding of the Toyota Production
System (TPS) and Toyota's 5 S program.
Employment History
Yangqu Wire Co., Ltd.
Import /Export, Assistant Manager
Shanxi Taiyuan, China
June 2006 - July 2011
My last position was an exciting career in China as an Assistant Manager
for the import/export department in a wire manufacturing company. Yangqu
Wire Co. made use of my language and purchasing background to import high
quality materials from Japan and the USA and to export their products all
over the world. These wire products were mainly used in automobiles,
televisions, high-end audio equipment and computers. My responsibilities
included but were not limited to the following;
. Investigating and developing foreign sources of supply for
materials
. Inspecting contracted foreign suppliers for quality assurance
. Preparation and submission of all import documents for the raw
materials required in China
. Preparation and submission of all export documents for the
products to be exported from China to various countries such as
the USA, Canada, Japan, Russia, Korea, India and many others.
. Translation of all international correspondence including
teleconferences, videoconferences, email and face to face
meetings.
. Prepared all progress reports for customers including shipping
schedules.
Another project I was involved in was a complete factory/plant
relocation project. Many of the machines, robotics and tooling were
Japanese and required experts from Japan to transport and reset the
machinery. I was responsible for their translation, personal
transportation, food and lodging during their time in China.
I left this company (on very good terms) to bring my family to the
United States so my son can have an education in the USA. I have been
living and working abroad a major part of my life and I feel it is time to
settle down and establish some roots here in the USA.
Trim Masters, Inc.
Purchasing Department, Purchasing Agent
Harrodsburg, KY
May 2004 - April 2006
High paced purchasing position at Toyota's number one seat maker and
interior panel supplier. My position's responsibilities included the
purchasing activities for the following automobile component parts;
. steel tubes and wires
. imported plastic resins and parts from Japan, China and Canada
. fabric and leather from Mexico
. a wide range of parts and tooling for many countries in Europe.
During my two years at TMI, I was able to achieve an APR (annual price
reduction) of 4% with all designated suppliers, even during an extreme cost
increase of the steel and plastics markets.
My duties included but were not limited to:
. Developing sources of supply for materials
. Interviewing and inspecting prospective suppliers
. Determining factors regarding best quality, cost and delivery
. Process acquisition and purchase orders
. Reading and understanding blueprints and technical drawings
. Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers, establishing
large-volume, high profit accounts with excellent levels of
retention and loyalty
. Analysis of submitted supplier quotations
. Generation of orders for materials, tooling and supplied parts
. Initiate and implement ECR (Engineering Change Requests)
. Maintaining communications with suppliers in Japan, China, Mexico,
Canada and Europe to create and update all tooling progress
reports and quality assurance schedules.
. Mediate the flow of all SQAM (quality related) documents to and
from the customer's quality department and Trim Masters Quality
Specialists.
SK Tech, Inc.
Assistant to the Japanese President (2001-2002)
Sales & Purchasing Department, Assistant Manager (2002-2004)
Clayton, OH
April 2001 - April 2004
I was recruited in Japan for a dynamic three-year executive assistant and
sales/purchasing management career with a Japanese "start-up" automotive
parts stamping company.
My first assignment was to assist the President of the company in all
phases of the plant's construction. I was responsible for translation
related to site selection, negotiations with construction companies,
recruiting staff in the USA and training. After completion of the plant's
construction I led the sales department in generating over $2,000,000 in
sales revenue during the company's first year of operation. Sales exceeded
well over $7,000,000 the second year and we expanded the plant to more than
double it's original size based on sales projections and tooling contracts
secured during 2003~4.
Duties in sales/purchasing included but were not limited to:
. Developing sources of supply for materials
. Interviewing and inspecting prospective suppliers
. Determining factors regarding best quality, cost and delivery
. Process acquisition and purchase orders
. Reading and understanding blueprints and technical drawings
. Analysis of supplier quotations
. Preparation of quotations for customers
. Generation of orders for materials, tooling and supplied parts
. Initiate and implement ECR (Engineering Change Requests)
. Daily customer service activities and meetings
. Translation of all company meetings and documents from Japanese to
English
. Communicate with suppliers in Japan, Mexico, and Canada to create
and update all tooling progress reports and quality assurance
schedules.
. Control the flow of all SQAM (quality related) documents to and
from the customer's quality department.
Pritchard Dunham Inc.
Executive Recruiter
Tokyo, Japan
May 1995 - February 2001
Responsible for searching, selecting, interviewing and placing top Japanese
executives in "FORTUNE 500" foreign capital, companies throughout Japan.
This included recruiting and placement of mid-career (Direct Hire)
candidates and executive management.
Responsibilities included but were not limited to:
. Cold calling activities
. Background checks
. Interview preparation and training for candidates
. Interview coordination with client companies and follow up
. Sales activities
. Organizing job fairs
. Interviewing candidates
. Firing "problem" employees
. Paycheck delivery
Other responsibilities included sales calls and acting as liaison between
Pritchard Dunham, Inc. and all client company HR directors and mangers.
Accomplishments
Have had high levels of success with annual price reductions, even with
extreme cost increases in the industry.
Assisted in the creation of an automobile parts stamping company from the
ground up and established the company's sales/purchasing department.
Executed several successful sales and advertising campaigns.
Placed over 50 candidates into employment positions during HR career.
Personal Attributes
Ready to apply knowledge
Self-confident with a professional attitude
Enthusiastic and dependable
Dedicated and success oriented
Well-organized and excellent planner
Willing to accept challenges
References
Mr. Heping Liu
Yangqu Wire Co., Ltd.
Import/Export Department Manager
Russ Brown
Trim Masters, Inc.
Purchasing Department, Department Manager
More contacts available upon request.
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