Manager Project
Resume:
Robert Malcolm Barlow
**** ****** **. *********: 703-***-****
Annandale, Virginia, 22003 E-mail: abnpnq@r.postjobfree.com
Career Summary
An experienced government affairs professional with extensive experience in successfully
representing, advocating and forwarding corporate interests before Federal regulatory agencies,
Congress and trade associations. Sixteen years work experience for major multinational
companies.
Professional Experience
April, 2005 to present:
Self-employed: Managing rental properties in Washington, D.C.
Toyota Motor North America, Inc., Washington, D.C.
The technical relations and government affairs arm of Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan
April, 2005 to April 2007: Safety Project Manager - Technical & Regulatory Affairs
Accomplishments:
• Identified for corporate management, an opportunity to participate in a DOT sponsored
research program for advanced safety technologies, and supervised successful preparation
of program application (identify benefits to company etc). Based on the submitted
application, Toyota is for the first time in a direct technical partnership with DOT.
Worked with domestic and international vehicle manufacturers in a successful lobbying
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effort to persuade the FCC to dedicate bandwidth for vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle to road
infrastructure communication.
Advocated and protected Toyota Motors’ interests within The Alliance of Automobile
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Manufacturers, a trade association.
Planned and coordinated two successful corporate diversity meetings and accompanying
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events sponsored by the government affairs section of the office. I was personally
recognized by the head of corporate diversity for my efforts.
Mitsubishi Motors Research & Development of America, Inc, Washington, D.C.
The technical relations and government affairs arm of Mitsubishi Motors, Japan
1999 to April 2005: Manager- Vehicle Safety & Environmental Affairs
Accomplishments:
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Rose from a staff position to most senior U.S. employee in charge of the government
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technical relations team. Abilities and judgment in successfully managing the daily work
in the office and staff were recognized by the Japanese assignee from the corporate head
office through successive merit increases, despite the adverse financial condition of the
company.
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Negotiated for and successfully garnered support from domestic and international vehicle
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manufacturers in seeking and obtaining regulatory relief from the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration. Had regulatory relief not been granted, Mitsubishi Motors
product development, marketing plans and sales would have been severely disrupted.
Successfully supported the government relations Executive Director in her congressional
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lobbying activities on vehicle safety issues for Mitsubishi Motors.
Advocated and protected Mitsubishi Motors interests at the Alliance of Automobile
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Manufacturers, a manufacturer trade association, even though Mitsubishi Motors is a non-
voting, associate member.
Successfully persuaded management to end Mitsubishi Motors relationship with the law
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firm it had long used for counsel on vehicle safety regulations. Recommended and
engaged the services of another law firm resulting in reduced fees ($100 per hour less) and
better service.
March 1998 to April 1999: Assistant Manager- Vehicle Safety
Accomplishments:
• Used my knowledge and insights as an American who understands the Japanese automobile
industry and corporate culture, to recommend to the local office and manager and assignee
from corporate head office, action on issues related to Mitsubishi vehicle production and
design.
Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan July 1986 - January 1998
Major global vehicle manufacturer
June 1996 to January 1998: Assistant Manager- Overseas Operations Department, Customer
Relations Division.
Accomplishments:
• Planned & conducted a yearly customer relations skills enhancement seminar for middle-
level overseas distributor customer relations personnel. This seminar proved to be the ideal
venue to directly impart Toyota customer handling know-how and to showcase exceptional
programs by overseas distributor’s customer relations departments.
Handled direct overseas owner/buyer contact.
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Other Positions at Toyota:
• Assistant Manager, Overseas Regulation and Compliance Department, Engineering
Administration Division.
• Staff member, Vehicle Safety Regulations Group, Overseas Regulation & Compliance
Department Engineering Administration Division.
• Staff member, Technical Administration Staff, Engineering Administration Division.
Education
Kansai University of Foreign Studies, Osaka, Japan
International studies with emphasis on Japanese language and culture.
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Towson State University, Baltimore, Maryland
Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science.
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