Tomoko Watabe
*** ***** ****** ***. ** New York, NY 10033 917-***-**** ********@**.***
HUMAN RESOURCES
An 18-year HR career distinguished by commended performance and proven results combined with many other areas; extensive background in HR generalist, including experience in employee recruitment and retention, staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management, HR policies development and legal compliance; demonstrated success in developing teambuilding programs, and developing employment manuals, and job descriptions.
HR SKILLS
Immigration Law
Employment Law
HR Department Startup
Staff Recruitment & Retention
Employee Relations
HR Program/Project Management
Performance Management
Organizational Development
WORK EXPERIENCE
Analyst/Human Resources (MUFG Union Bank, N.A., New York, NY) July 2011 - Present
Conduct global mobility process for expatriates (successfully reduced the cost in accommodation by negotiating with venders)
Prepare U.S. immigration documents including E-2, L-1,H-1B, J-1, H3, I-94, LPR and many others (successfully reduced the cost in legal fees by preparing documents in house)
Provide consultation regarding company policy, immigration rules, benefits, and other human resources matters
Maintain and audit employee’s documents including I-9 to ensure compliance with laws
Senior Specialist /Administration Division (Nippon Express USA, Inc., New York, NY) Jul-2008 – July 2011
Handled visa/benefit/housing/moving and tax related matters for expatriates
Processed Monthly payroll
Conducted individual tax return
E-Commerce/HR manager/Marketing (Ci:Labo USA, Inc., New York, NY) Oct-2006 – Jun-2008
Reported directly to headquarter in Japan
Directed artwork related to both online and offline
Planned promotion and organize the sales/marketing project
Handled all HR resources matters, Job description and built Employment handbook
Maintained and audited employee’s documents including I-9 to ensure compliance with laws
Marketing Coordinator (KaiKai Kiki – Long Island City, NY): June 2006-Octorber 2006
Handled press contacts from art related Media
Worked closely with PR agent in multi Media marketing
Translated E to J, J to E for correspondences between the Artists and Galleries
Assisted editors at large from high profile media for Geisai, Art Basel, and many other exhibitions
Marketing Manager (KY Corporation d/b/a Belle - Honolulu, Hawaii): August 2003-May 2006
Developed Marketing Strategies and E-commerce Strategies./Chaired Marketing Research and Analysis
Developed Web page and composed original graphics for (www.belle-vie.com) and company newsletter
Handled merchandise
Assigned personnel and project team
Handled PR related matters (advertising, press release, etc.)
Handled HR resources matters, Job description and built Employment handbook
Operations Manager (Washin Air Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii): November 2002- July 2003(Temporary)
Dispatched Air Commuter for air tours and flight training
Managed customer relations/Operated Institutional administrative
Created company’s promotion DVD with Adobe Premier
Handled Public Relations matters
Office Manager (Gloria Bridal Services Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii): December 2000- November 2002
Handled all the administrative matters, and Human Resource matters, assisted Accounting (A/P-A/R)
Handled Purchasing and Merchandising, managed Inventory
Developed Wedding Reception Menu with French chef and kitchen staff
Created the company’s mission of statement and Employee Manual
Developed company’s Web page and conducted SEO
EDUCATION
Associate Degree of Art in Business Administration- Jun 2004 to May 2005-American InterContinental University- Hoffman Estates, IL GPA 3.91/ Bachelor’s Degree in Pre-Law, GPA 3.875-September 2013 to June 2016 - Bellevue University-Omaha, NE
Skills and Language
Excellent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Workday, Taleo, Aon, Concur, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and more
Bilingual in English/Japanese, Speaking, Writing and Reading
References available Upon Request