MISAKO
YAMAGUCHI
San Jose, CA 95123
ac7kk0@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERIENCE
Yamato Scientific America, Inc. President & COO
JULY 2005 - MARCH 2014, SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA
Develop and execute the company's business strategies in order to attain the goals of the company's owner
Provide strategic advice to Chairperson so that he will have accurate view of the market and the company future
Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement by planning cost-effective operations and market development activities
Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of executives (IT, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Investment and etc.)
Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of each department heads providing guidance and motivations to drive maximum a performance
Analyze problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company's survival and growth
Yamato Scientific America, Inc. Controller
JULY 2003 - MARCH 2005, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Maintain all the necessary reporting to the banks and backup system reports
Maintain the company bank balance and remain cognizant of outstanding checks
Approve invoices that need to be paid
Read and review any documentation attached to checks for approval and accuracy sake
Follow up with customers that are over 45 days old
Make sure all financial statements are correct and precise
Ensured company bank statement with monthly financial report audited by CPA was reported to the company owner
Reconcile all bank statements and monthly financial reports
Prepared monthly sales and use tax returns
Coordinate with the auditors and be prepared to surrender documentation if called upon
Maintain the renewals on company insurance
Shinkawa USA, Inc. Office Manager & Accounting Manager
APRIL 1995 - MARCH 2003, SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA
Reconcile all bank statements and monthly financial report
Work with Big 4 accounting firm for auditing
Schedule field trips/business trips
Organize the office operations and procedures
Ensure that all items are invoiced and paid on time
Manage contract and price negotiations with office vendors, service providers and office lease
Provide general support to visitors
Assist in the on boarding process for new hires, especially from employees from Japan (visa, family needs)
Plan in-house or off-site activities, such as conference and annual semiconductor exhibits
Marubeni International, Inc. Export and Import Coordinator
APRIL 1989 - MARCH 1995, SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA
Coordinate with freight forwarders
Consultations the clients regarding insurance, duties, and taxes
Monitoring of the shipments to ensure the compliance of regulations
Search of possibilities to reduce taxes
Maintenance of customer relations and participation in the organization's sales activities
Assessment of new marketing and sales opportunities as well as a presentation of those estimation to the respective managements
Ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of imports and exports