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Shoko Balia

Ann Arbor,MI

Summary

With a proven track record at Toyota Financial Services Corporation, I excel in streamlining HR operations and enhancing employee well-being. Leveraging strong teamwork and problem-solving skills, I successfully digitalized approval workflows, boosting efficiency by 30%. My friendly attitude and adept coordination ensure seamless communication and compliance across diverse teams.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR & Occupational Health Coordinator

Toyota Financial Services Corporation
Nagoya, Japan
02.2019 - 02.2024
  • Supported domestic and international HR operations with a focus on employee health and safety management
  • Oversaw attendance and timekeeping documentation for domestic staff.
  • Organized health initiatives for local and international employees.
  • Organized and facilitated monthly Health & Safety Committee meetings including occupational physicians
  • Prepared meeting agendas, documentation, and official minutes
  • Acted as liaison between employees, HR, and medical professionals to ensure workplace compliance and employee well-being
  • Proposed and successfully implemented the digitalization of internal approval workflows, including authorization and proposal documents
  • Improved administrative efficiency by streamlining approval processes and reducing manual paperwork

Administrative Assistant (Contract)

ManpowerGroup (Assigned to KYB Corporation)
Nagoya, Japan
10.2015 - 12.2018
  • Coordinated reception tasks and managed call handling.
  • Facilitated timely dissemination of internal announcements.
  • Organized schedules for executives.
  • Assisted in managing special projects.
  • Organized comprehensive travel plans for global and local destinations.
  • Organized company events
  • Facilitated sales processes by organizing and preparing essential documentation.
  • Managed office supplies and filing systems

Staff Coordinator

Unique Advance Co., Ltd.,
Nagoya, Japan
11.2014 - 07.2015
  • Interviewed and managed registered staff
  • Coordinated staffing assignments and casting
  • Communicated with staff via email and phone
  • Prepared operational documents and reports
  • Supported on-site management and event reception
  • Handled customer inquiries and complain

Sales Administrative Assistant (Contract)

Pasona Inc.
Nagoya, Japan
04.2014 - 10.2014
  • Provided sales administration support
  • Managed order processing and data entry
  • Created invoices and quotations
  • Performed month-end closing support and expense processing
  • Managed office supplies and filing
  • Responded to phone calls and visitors

Office Administrator

Futaba Total Care Co., Ltd.,
Nagoya, Japan
04.2007 - 02.2014

(Home bathing care service company)

  • Managed headquarters administrative operations
  • Processed orders and sales data entry
  • Prepared invoices, estimates, and billing documents
  • Managed accounts receivable/payable summaries
  • Maintained petty cash and inventory control
  • Coordinated shipping and logistics
  • Supported sales operations and handled customer complaints
  • Assisted HR processes including transfers and staffing arrangements
  • Prepared company-wide sales reports (21 offices, twice yearly)
  • Participated in recruiting and interviews

Education

High School Diploma - Home Economics & Life Skills Studies

Chukyo Women’s University Affiliated High School (currently
Nagoya, Japan

Skills

Friendly and positive attitude

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Problem-solving mindset

Certification

  • Industrial Safety and Health Supervisor (Class II), Japan
    (National certification in workplace safety and occupational health management)
  • Mental Health Management Certification, Japan
    (Workplace mental health and employee well-being training)
  • Secretarial Skills Proficiency Test, Grade 3 (Japan)
  • TOEIC Score: 400 (basic working proficiency)

Languages

English
Limited Working

Timeline

HR & Occupational Health Coordinator

Toyota Financial Services Corporation
02.2019 - 02.2024

Administrative Assistant (Contract)

ManpowerGroup (Assigned to KYB Corporation)
10.2015 - 12.2018

Staff Coordinator

Unique Advance Co., Ltd.,
11.2014 - 07.2015

Sales Administrative Assistant (Contract)

Pasona Inc.
04.2014 - 10.2014

Office Administrator

Futaba Total Care Co., Ltd.,
04.2007 - 02.2014

High School Diploma - Home Economics & Life Skills Studies

Chukyo Women’s University Affiliated High School (currently
Shoko Balia