PERSONAL INFORMATION: Dann Johnson (US Marine Veteran) 586-***-****

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Warren, MI 48088

acx4q2@r.postjobfree.com

Summary: PhD in Cognitive Science, Islamic Civilization, with 28 years Mechanical Engineering experience, augmented with 21 years residency in Japan, China, and Indonesia. Currently back in the United States, seeking employment. Excellent Engineer and Translator-Interpreter with fluency in several languages (Japanese, Mandarin, Chinese, Bahasa Indonesia, Farsi, Pashto, Dari, and Urdu) and seeking a fulltime position in line with my experience and skill set.

EDUCATION

Ph.D Cognitive Science/Islamic Civilization - Nanzan University, Nagoya, Japan 2011 - 2013

LLM International Law Hiroshima Shudo University, Hiroshima Japan April 1998 - July 2001

MA International Politics Hiroshima Shudo University, Hiroshima Japan April 1998 - July 2001

BSME Lawrence Tech. Southfield, Michigan, United States April 1992 – Sept. 1997

ASMET Macomb Community College Warren, MI United States May 1985 – Sept. 1988

United States Marine Corps. Honorable Discharge M.O.S., Intelligence July. 1980 – Oct.1984

PERSONAL SKILLS

Computer skills: All MS Office programs (English & Japanese), UNIX, with multiple CAD/CAM/CAE certifications.

i.e., SDRC Ideas, Pro/ENGINEER, CATIAV4, Unigraphics, and AutoCAD…

WORK EXPERIENCE

17 March 2011 - 16 February 2015 Director/Program Manager - US- Asia Development KK

Business Executive worked on securing work, monitoring International, and US Economic Climates. Preformed all legal criterion required internationally. Daily monitoring of International Development contracts posted by several Governments, and International organizations.. Created all bid documentations as required, for successful Business Development in International Economic Building, e.g. USAID, The European Union, and select countries governments directly.

07 October 2010 - 16 March 2011 STTA Labor Law Advisor

My research on this project examined the impact of cultural variables on behaviors and demonstrated a need to fully reorganize labor law in Indonesia. I designed, planned and implemented research study based on primary and secondary research protocols, I identified, surveyed and interviewed key

Stake Holders. These encounters which were part of focus groups conducted in response to observing changes, including interviews, to determine the effects of Labor legal criterion on the average citizen (Minimum Wage).

Collection of Data:

To implement this research, I conducted legal procedural analysis in Bahasa Indonesia and English. The data collection included conducting survey research with the local population on cost of living and

labor rates. On my visits into rural villages, I collected 60 in-depth interviews from civilian populations

conducting interviews eliciting views, politicians, traditional rulers, local government officials and NGOs in both rural and urban rural settings.

I performed quantitative data analysis of collected data that was inputted into MS Excel matrices. I performed qualitative analysis of the data to assess the political economy of reform efforts, and determine organizational cultural mediators. Throughout the research project, I held weekly briefings to government officials regarding progress and content of work for final report to USAID. The result of

this research is a series of recommended courses of action detailed in a USAID publication I authored on Indonesia Labor Law reform initiates, disseminated internationally (BGI Road map for 2010 to

2015 procedural advancements in LaborLaw jurisprudence in Indonesia).

04 March 2009 - 23 October 2009 STTA Team Leader Supporting Indonesia’s accession to the 1958 Agreement

(UNECE)

United Nations/Government of Indonesia

I performed research to examine the criterion for accession to the 1958 agreement and bylaws. I created the research design which included creating an interview protocol. I was selected for this project for my socio-cultural knowledge of Indonesia and extensive publication experience (32 articles published). The goal of the project is to construct and author the inception report to assist the government of Indonesia in gaining accession to the UNECE 1958 agreement. My data collection included in-depth interviews of subject matter experts in both the public and private sectors. I performed qualitative data analysis to examine the advantages of gaining accession from both political and economic perspective. The result of this research was a report I authored and presented via MS PowerPoint on the advantages of gaining accession, specifically how it would open doors and

increase businesses ability to work on an international level.

06 March 2008 - 26 October 2008 STTA Team Leader Supporting Indonesia’s accession to the 1958 Agreement.

The purpose of this research was to assess if program has achieved its stated objectives, as well as

to determine the impact of the program on various stakeholders through trade capacity building. To do this, I designed a research project to assess improvements in the ability of public sector organizations to perform appropriate tasks. I began by analyzing background documents related to the support provided by the EU to Indonesia's civil society and the previous research conducted by project experts on the EU/GoI Trade Support Program. My data collection included interviews I conducted with civil society organizations and manufacturing companies in order to identify needs to support Indonesia’s successful participation in the WTO. I also collected data from focus group workshops by recording feed-back regarding the program. I performed data analysis via qualitative assessment of whether the project had adequately analyzed all assumptions and risks. I used this understanding to train and provide technical assistance to Indonesian government officials and other stakeholders necessary for participation in multilateral trade negotiations, in alignment with WTO policies and standards. I presented my research results as recommendations for supporting economic and social recovery through upgrades to import and export procedures. My report also increased understanding of rights and obligations of WTO membership as well as awareness of international and EU trade regulations.

It was through this program, from my years of Powertrain Engineering, that I was requested by high ranking members of the Ministry of Trade, to hold an hour- long televised presentation for President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, on plausible emissions reductions though the implementation of new technologies in the major cities of Indonesia.

04 March 2007 - 10 August 2007 STTA Export Trade Promotions Advisor (SENADAExport Trade Promotions

Advisor (SENADA)

USAID

I performed an economic analysis of Indonesia’s public sector infrastructure to determine compliance with international trade policy regulations and delivered guidance to move forward in this area for the creation of jobs, and poverty alleviation. My data analysis addressed policy limitations and suggested improvements for better integration into the world economy. I presented the results in a round table event attended by over 40 members of the Indonesian press, in addition to all concerned government officials. The research findings from this project were featured in over 40 international publications: http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PNADO867.pdf

16 March 2004 - 30 March 2007 Business Development Director/Program Manager

2007 US Asia Management KK (Corporation) Okinawa, JP

Launched the Japanese Kabushiki Gaisha (Stock Corporation), European Nanotechnology in Japan, and a Wholly Owned Financial Enterprise (WOFE) in China. Championed comprehensive government negotiations involving international trade regulations compliance and intellectual property protection. Directed Human resources in both Japan and China. Maintained Data collection on Imports and Exports in databases.Developed logistics for a synergistic import/export channeling network from China to North America and Europe. Cultivated a network of Low Cost Country Suppliers through appropriate supplier qualification procedures focused on shifting the Low Cost Country (LCC) supplier base from China, India, to Indonesia. Substantially reduced new business investment costs by utilizing Governmental subsidization initiatives learned while in China.

US Asia Management KK is an upcoming company, working in Trade and Import/Export. A company that required me to spend extended periods of time in China (Shanghai and Ningbo). It was through this position; I was able to expand my cultural awareness and fluency in Mandarin Chinese, while working closely with Government Officials from both China and Japan.

26 June 1994 - 17 March 2004 Resident Engineer/Program Manager (Hiroshima, Japan)

Ford Motor Company, Hiroshima, Japan

From my work with GM, and fluency in Japanese obtained from my time in the Military in Japan, Ford had offered me an assignment to work on their Joint Venture with Mazda Motor Company

in Hiroshima, Japan. What was supposed to be a two year assignment, kept me living in Hiroshima over twelve years, and afforded me the ability to pursue my academics under challenging circumstances, yet; in hindsight, by far one of the best assignments of my career path. An assignment the changed daily, and my ability to speak, read and write Japanese was useful for upper management as well as being the Chair for many meeting between the Japanese and Americans on several levels, including those outside my own area of expertise.

From my work with GM, and my fluency in Japanese obtained from my time in the military in Japan, Ford had offered me an assignment to work on their Joint Venture with Mazda Motor Company in Hiroshima Japan. What was supposed to be a two year assignment, kept me living in Japan for over twelve years in Hiroshima, and afforded me the ability to pursue my academics under challenging circumstances, yet in hindsight, by far one of the best assignments of my career path. An assignment that changed daily, and my ability to speak, read, and write Japanese, was always put to use for upper management, as well as chair for many meetings between the Japanese and Americans, on several levels. Including those, outside my own area of expertise.

It was also though this position, I was able to learn about alternative fuels, being so deeply involved in Powertrain Development. So much so, that I currently have four patents pending in alternative fuels, and transferred me to Germany for one year on a new car launch for the C1 Joint Venture Project between Ford, Mazda, and Volvo. It was during this transfer, I was able to gain a greater understanding of both Japanese and European Politics and Macro-Economics.

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