Jun 2019 – Feb 2026 · 6 yrs 8 mos · Tokyo, Japan

• Oversee company operations and support growth through a dual role in administration and recruitment. Responsibilities include managing internal recruiting and data sourcing, coordinating onboarding/offboarding, providing training and frontline IT support, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. I lead general affairs functions such as KPI management, office administration, vendor negotiations, and company events, while also supporting Slate’s hiring initiatives by coordinating recruitment processes and contributing to talent sourcing.

Apr 2010 – May 2019 · 9 yrs 1 mo · United States · On-site

• Served as Deputy Quality Manager in manufacturing, with responsibilities across mechanical testing, dimensional inspection, and heat treat facility oversight. Conducted mechanical testing of specimens for tensile, yield, elongation, and reduction per ASTM, ISO, and client specifications. Performed hardness testing (HRBW, HRC, HR30N), proof load testing, and full wedge tensile testing on bolts up to 1 ½" in diameter. Oversaw dimensional inspection using calipers, gauges, and precision tools to ensure compliance, maintaining lot integrity, traceability, and proper reporting. Certified heat-treated and tested materials for compliance with ASTM, ISO, and customer requirements. Collaborated with machinists to address non-conformances, ensured calibration and safety compliance, and supported operator training to uphold rigorous quality standards.