Yumiko Kato
Richmond, KY **475
*************@*****.**.**
Work Experience
January. 2017 - PRESENT
Unemployed
• Relocated from Japan to Richmond in 2017.
• Took ESL classes to improve English skill.
April. 2010 - December. 2016
AIKITEC Co. Ltd, Aichi, Japan - Sales Trade Administrator (Full time)
• Arranged production schedule based on the order from oversea branches and managed progress.
• Suggested competitive price for vendors.
• Purchased and provided all supply tools for branches.
• Coordinated and maintained shipments by ocean and air freight in accordance with cost and delivery time, and monitored changes in circumstances.
• Processed documentation and collected required order information about products and tools for customs.
April. 2006 - March. 2010
AIKITEC Co. Ltd, Aichi, Japan - Human Resources Assistant (Full time)
• Processed payroll procedures including: onboarding, salary management, and allowance adjustment for 600+ employees as well as employee off-boarding.
• Monitoring and auditing time systems for processing payroll.
• Oversaw working hours, leave of absence through attendance system.
• Handled requests from employees, including complaints, and directed improvements of benefits and working environment.
May. 2002 - March. 2005
Manga Cafe, Aichi, Japan - Server (Part time)
• Processed orders and served meals and drinks.
• Crafted beverages.
• Provided customers a relaxed and comfortable space by cleaning tables and organizing books.
• Assisted kitchen with carrying out meal preparations. July. 1999 - March. 2006
Yakiniku Sakai Holdings Inc, (BBQ restaurant) Aichi, Japan - Receptionist and Server (Part time)
• Answered phones, managed reservations and greeted customers.
• Processed multiple orders.
• Communicated with staff to ensure food and beverages were served in a timely manner.
• Quickly cleaned and set tables to maximize business.
• Opened/closed the store and maintained store cleanliness.
• Handled cash accurately.
• Trained new staff.
Skills
• Seven years of extensive experience as a server.
• Service oriented, assessing customer needs and satisfaction.
• Hard working, positive and diligent attitude; willing to learn; and adaptable.
• Ability to prioritize, coordinate, and execute tasks according to needs.
• Highly motivated to work on a team.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Effective English-speaking skills.
• Native Japanese speaker.
Education
Nagoya University of Foreign Studies Aichi, Japan 2006 B.A. in British and American Studies