Namiko Sakamoto
Osaka
Summary
Sustainable Business Advisor with extensive experience at Porta Czechia Bohemica s.r.o., excelling in HR management and ERP system implementation. Proven track record in optimizing project costs and enhancing cross-cultural collaboration. Skilled in strategic development and process improvement, leveraging expertise in SAP and human resources to drive organizational success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Advisor
Porta Czechia Bohemica s.r.o.
04.2021 - Current
- Relocation and HR management for multinational companies in Europe: Managing HR operations for multinational companies expanding in the Czech Republic and Europe. Responsibilities include coordinating tasks between the parent company’s HR and general affairs teams, European headquarters, local Czech management, and staff. Overseeing expatriate scheduling, visa applications, renewals, and tax filings.
- ERP System Integration and Implementation Support: Leading ERP system projects, including coordination with Japanese parent companies and local vendors, budget planning, implementation, and post-deployment training. Successfully renegotiated with the parent company to optimize the project for overseas subsidiaries, reducing costs by approximately 10 million CZK.
- ERP Implementation Support: Assisting companies in implementing and transitioning ERP systems tailored to accounting, HR, and warehouse management incl. logistics, tax and customs needs. Ensuring smooth data migration across fiscal years and optimizing training schedules to prevent disruptions.
- Local Employee Management Support: Supporting employment contracts, labor regulations, terminations, KPI improvement, TPS, and process optimization. Facilitating training and meetings to help local employees adapt to Japanese corporate culture.
- Audit Interpretation and Documentation Support: Providing Japanese-Czech-English interpretation for various audits, including quality control, environmental audits, client audits, internal audits, tax investigations, and investment condition audits. Reviewing audit documents and advising on audit-friendly documentation.
- Event Management and Interpretation: Serving as an event manager and interpreter for organizations such as the Czech Baseball Association, facilitating communication in sports and cultural events.
- Medical Facility Selection Support: Assisting with the selection of nursing homes and elderly care services by coordinating with government agencies and operators to meet the growing demand for senior care.
- AI and BI Optimization Consulting: Proposing AI-driven document creation and business intelligence (BI) solutions to enhance cost efficiency.
Certified Czech-Japanese Court Translator
Ministry of Justice, Czech Republic
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Provided certified translations and interpretations for legal, business, and governmental purposes.
- Assisted in high-stakes negotiations and official proceedings.
Executive Director & Founder
SAKAHON Group s.r.o.
09.2015 - 04.2021
- Support for Japanese Companies Expanding into the Czech Republic: Conducting research and assisting with company establishment for Japanese enterprises planning to enter the Czech market.
- Business Matching and Project Management for Czech Companies Expanding into Japan: Supporting Czech companies in developing Japanese clientele by facilitating business matching and acting as a project manager on their behalf.
- Company Registration Assistance: Managing company registration procedures, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
- Support for Czech Manufacturers Engaged in Japanese Projects: Assisting Czech manufacturing firms contracted for projects in Japan with blueprint translations, negotiation representation, contract finalization, and interpretation of Japanese industrial standards and equipment regulations.
- Visa and Relocation Support for Japanese Expats in the Czech Republic: Handling visa applications for Japanese expatriates and their families and assisting in their relocation and settlement.
- ERP System Implementation Assistance: Supporting ERP implementation by selecting vendors and systems, explaining Czech tax laws and standard specifications, and ensuring compatibility with the parent company’s requirements. Managing adjustments for smooth integration, conducting system testing, creating manuals, and overseeing project management for system integration with Japanese headquarters.
- HR Consulting and Company Liquidation Support: Advising on human resource strategies and assisting in company dissolution processes.
- Representation in Meetings with Major Consulting Firms: Acting as a representative in business negotiations and discussions with leading consulting firms.
Executive Assistant & Translator (Contractor)
Hitachi Automotive Systems Czech, s.r.o.
10.2010 - 08.2017
- Factory management and arrangement of necessary documents for the transition from Hitachi Home Appliances Czech to Hitachi Automotive Systems Czech, including interpretation for meetings with accountants and lawyers regarding procedures and acting as a representative in meetings.
- Interpretation on production sites for suspension and other product manufacturing.
- General affairs duties (payroll and taxation for expatriates, management of housing and residence permits, drafting regulations, handling visitors from Japan, etc.).
- Preparation of materials for new investment plans and conducting feasibility studies.
- Interpretation and assistance in accounting tasks (attending tax office audits, preparing audit reports, creating investment subsidy applications, etc.).
- Preparation for opening ceremonies (managing invitations and attendees, arranging hotels, event venues, transportation, Japanese performances, and concerts), as well as VIP handling and interpretation.
- Support for production management tasks.
- Coordination with managers of various departments.
- Interpretation during visits to government offices.
- Assistance to board members and schedule and organizing meetings.
Executive Assistant & Translator (Contractor)
Hitachi Home Electronics (Czech), s.r.o.
08.2008 - 10.2010
- On-site interpreter at a television manufacturing factory.
- Practical work and interpretation in general affairs and human resources (including recruitment, internal regulations, and negotiations with employees and labor unions).
- General affairs duties (payroll and taxation for expatriates, management of housing and residence permits, etc.).
- Scheduling, document preparation, and interpretation for executives during visits to government offices and meetings with government officials.
- Preparation of schemes and strategic documents for factory closure and mass layoffs, interpretation during key visits, and interpretation for explanations to unions and employees.
- Post-closure factory management (maintenance tasks such as statutory inspections, accounting work and interpretation, handling inquiries from third parties, coordinating and conducting factory tours, and assisting visitors from Japan).
- Acting as a representative in meetings.
- Secretary duties for British executives (schedule management, document preparation, participation in meetings, and follow-ups via phone and email).
Translator & Interpreter (Employee)
Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile Czech, s.r.o.
01.2004 - 06.2006
- Interpreting and translation at the start and stabilization of mass production of the new production plant. Ensuring communication at meetings between Czech workers and Japanese seconded staffs on technical issues, solving operational problems, ensuring regular operational meetings, specifying production plans in the operations of the press, welding, assembly and paint shop.
Education
Ph.D. - Theology & Psychology
Palacky University
true01.2014
Master’s Degree - Czech Language
Charles University
Prague01.2008
Diploma -
Ibaraki High School
Osaka, Japan01.2002
Skills
- Human resources management
- Business analysis
- Business development
- Process improvement
- Strategic development
- Cross-cultural business management
- ERP systems
- TPS
- Kaizen management
- 5S activities
- Windows / Mac OS
- SAP
- Helios Orange ERP
- MS Office
- Adobe Creative
- Accounting Systems
- Overseas Investment Planning
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/14/83
- Nationality: Japanese
Professional Projects And Clients
- Supported major corporations: TOYOTA group companies, Hitachi Automotive Systems, Nippon Paint Automotive Systems, Hakuto Czech, UACJ Trading Czech, and Doosan Škoda Power, Hakuto Czech, ČEZ and more.
- Translation & interpretation for companies such as ŠKODA AUTO, Doosan Škoda Power, Toyota Peugeot Citroën, and Mitsubishi Electric Automotive, ČEZ.
- Legal and business interpretation for Members of Parliament and Czech government agencies.
Skills And Expertise
HR development, business process optimization, cross-cultural business management, ERP system, TPS, Kaizen & 5S activities, Windows OS, Mac OS, SAP, Helios Orange ERP, MS Office (Advanced), Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, Accounting Systems (Pohoda), Former Czech court-certified translator & interpreter, Category B (Active since 2008), Overseas Investment Planning, Project Management, HR & Human Resources
Affiliations
- I got an award for excellent results at Charles University
- I obtained a compliment from the Czech Baseball Association for my ambassador activities during the WSBC Europe in Czechia in 2023
Languages
Japanese
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Czech
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Elementary (A2)
A2
Chinese (Mandarin)
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Business Advisor
Porta Czechia Bohemica s.r.o.
04.2021 - Current
Certified Czech-Japanese Court Translator
Ministry of Justice, Czech Republic
04.2019 - 04.2021
Executive Director & Founder
SAKAHON Group s.r.o.
09.2015 - 04.2021
Executive Assistant & Translator (Contractor)
Hitachi Automotive Systems Czech, s.r.o.
10.2010 - 08.2017
Executive Assistant & Translator (Contractor)
Hitachi Home Electronics (Czech), s.r.o.
08.2008 - 10.2010
Translator & Interpreter (Employee)
Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile Czech, s.r.o.
01.2004 - 06.2006
Ph.D. - Theology & Psychology
Palacky University
Master’s Degree - Czech Language
Charles University
Diploma -
Ibaraki High School
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