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JINMEI CHEN

Osaka,Japan
JINMEI CHEN

Summary

(1) Near-native Japanese speaker (JLPT N1, 14 years' study, 10 years' business use) with proven ability to build trust with Japanese clients, candidates, and partners — the core skill for a Japanese-language recruitment desk.

(2) Sales-driven professional with a track record of closing deals: averaged ¥560,000 in daily sales at a luxury pop-up (8 closings/day), contributed to 5 B2B contracts worth ¥800,000+ each at a 3-day trade show, and managed a 60-person freelance team.

(3) 6+ years of hands-on experience at Tier-1 Japanese corporations — Ricoh Group (procurement, 45+ suppliers) and SMBC (corporate banking, CRM/KYC/ALM) — providing deep insight into the talent profile Big Four firms seek.

(4) MBA graduate (Osaka Metropolitan University, 2026), with research expertise in organisational behaviour and repatriate retention in Japanese MNCs — directly relevant to consulting talent advisory.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Azerbaijan Pavilion, 2025 Osaka Expo
Osaka, Osaka

Volunteer Staff
04.2025 - 10.2025

Job overview

  • Delivered engaging presentations on Azerbaijan’s geography, culture, tourism, and cuisine to international visitors
  • Managed souvenir shop sales, promoting traditional products using a customer-oriented approach
  • Facilitated multilingual communication among Azerbaijani, Chinese, and Japanese teams
  • Resolved cultural misunderstandings and communication gaps proactively
  • Responded to operational incidents (e.g., power/water outages, visitor conflicts) through effective coordination and problem-solving

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (China) Limite
Shen Zhen, Guang Dong Province

Sales Assistant
02.2022 - 04.2023

Job overview

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supported deposit, loan, and foreign exchange operations for Japanese corporate clients.
  • Conducted financial statement analysis and monitored client cash flow trends.
  • Assisted in decision-making by providing analytical reports to relationship managers.
  • Managed account opening and closing procedures, and documentation compliance.
  • Responded to client enquiries with high accuracy and efficiency.

Key Achievements:

  • Supported up to three relationship managers simultaneously, improving operational efficiency.
  • Enhanced decision-making quality through financial analysis and reporting.
  • Trained junior staff, contributing to team capability development.

Ricoh Logistics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Shen Zhen, Guang Dong Province

Japanese-Speaking Procurement Specialist
07.2017 - 12.2021

Job overview

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managed procurement operations for up to 45 suppliers across Japan, China, and Hong Kong
  • Led negotiations on pricing, delivery schedules, and quality issues
  • Controlled inventory levels and optimized order quantities
  • Coordinated logistics and cross-border transportation

Key Achievements:

  • Led logistics optimization project, reducing costs by 7,488 HKD/month
  • Successfully handled procurement for major clients (e.g., Nidec, Canon, Fujifilm, Panasonic)
  • Strengthened supplier coordination through multilingual negotiation (JP/EN/CN/Cantonese)

Education

Osaka Metropolitan University

Master of Business Administration from Master of Business Administration (MBA)
01-2026

University Overview

  • Dissertation in Organizational Behavior / HR Management
  • Coursework in

* International Business

* Human Resource Management

* Organizational Behavior

* Strategic Management

  • Master’s degree in Business Administration graduate

Master’s degree in Business Administration at Osaka Metropolitan University.

Focused on international business and human resource management.

Conducted qualitative research using the Modified Grounded Theory Approach (M-GTA), examining how organizational support influences repatriates’ turnover intention in Japanese companies in China.

Developed strong analytical, cross-cultural communication, and research skills, with the ability to apply insights to real-world business and organizational challenges.

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Financial analysis
  • Project management
  • Multilingual communication

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Japanese
English

Certification

  • JLPT N1 (127) – Jul 2022
  • TOEIC 810 – Sep 2023
  • BJT (Business Japanese Test) J2 – May 2025
  • CET-6 (495) – Sep 2015

Hobbies and interests

Language learning (via social media platforms), yoga, travel, photography

Education

other

Accomplishments

* Financial Analysis & Business Insight

* Procurement & Supply Chain Management

* CRM-based Customer Management

* Cross-cultural Communication & Stakeholder Coordination

* Problem-solving in high-pressure environments

* Data-driven decision support

Languages

3,B1,5,C1,6,C2,6,C2

Additional Information

Key Strengths

* Strong analytical thinking combined with business execution

* Ability to align stakeholder needs across cultures

* High level of responsibility, accuracy, and attention to detail

* Continuous learner with structured self-improvement approach

* Proven adaptability in dynamic and international environments

Timeline

Volunteer Staff

Azerbaijan Pavilion, 2025 Osaka Expo
04.2025 - 10.2025

Sales Assistant

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (China) Limite
02.2022 - 04.2023

Japanese-Speaking Procurement Specialist

Ricoh Logistics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
07.2017 - 12.2021

Osaka Metropolitan University

Master of Business Administration from Master of Business Administration (MBA)
JINMEI CHEN