Susumu UCHIDA
** ********* *****, *********, *******, N2P 2Y8 Tel. 519-***-**** E-mail: adawqv@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: To obtain a teaching and training position that will both utilize my skills and knowledge acquired in the international teaching and business experiences.
Highlights of Qualifications
Started up own company, JBS Japan Business Solutions, providing cross-cultural training and business solutions, helping M&A and establish joint venture businesses in the Netherlands, Singapore and Philippines globally.
Cross-cultural training experience to those who came to Canada and helped them to communicate successfully and work effectively.
Working experience at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada as a Japanese-English translator in 2008
and 2012-2018.
Extensive experience as business management in Asia (Japan and Singapore) and Canada as well as a language instructor.
Excellent communication skills.
Interpreting and translating experience in various environments such as commercial and academic fields.
Fluent in English, Japanese, and knowledgeable in Spanish and Chinese.
Received Master of Business Administration in 2000.
Received English and Japanese Teacher’s License.
Highly organized and responsible.
Cooperative and flexible, good team player.
Dedicated professional in all aspects.
Employment History
October, 2012 – September, 2018 Translator for Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Inc. at
Woodstock and Cambridge. Certified contractor for TMMC.
February, 2008 – September, 2008: Translator for Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Inc. at Woodstock Plant.
August 2008: Started own company as a global business consultant
October 2002 – July 2008: Vice President for Christie Digital Systems, Inc. Responsible for
business management and quality assurance.
October 1998 – October 2002: President for Ushio Singapore Ltd., Singapore. Responsible for sales
in Asia market.
April 1994 – October 1998: General Manager of International Sales Division, Ushio Inc. in
Tokyo, Japan. Responsible for an import & export business.
October 1992 – April 1994: Sears Overseas Incorporated in Japan as a buyer.
Teaching Canadian students and business people
October, 2009 – Present: Teacher of Japanese Language for Conestoga College, Kitchener, Teacher of Japanese Language for St. Louis Adult Learning Centre with Waterloo Catholic
District School Board, Kitchener
2015 – Present: Giving business lectures as a guest speaker at, Renison College of University of Waterloo, Waterloo.
2007 – Present: Cross-cultural training to Japanese business people in Kitchener, ON and helping them to communicate successfully at all business aspects.
Volunteer Work:
1998 – Present Interpreter/Translator, various organizations in Singapore and Canada.
2000 – Present Belonging to SGI Canada, non government organization and promote peace, culture and education as a Ontario West Area Coordinator.
Training & Education:
1998 – 2000 Master of Business Administration, University of Southern Queensland, Australia.
1997 - 1998 Japanese Language Instructors Qualification Course, NAFL Institute, Japan
1990 Study Abroad in San Francisco State University, studying Business English
1990 English Teacher’s License
1987 - 1990 B.A., Kyoto University of Foreign Studies.
Interests:
Music (playing guitar and violin), and reading books.
Outdoor sports: Golf, Tennis.
Referrals:
(1)David Ding
Technical Director, Uni Japan
Phone: +1-03-642*-****
(2)Zoran Veselec
President, Christie Digital Systems Canada, Inc.
Phone: 519-***-****