Kerianne Panos

Experience

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  Japanese Government

  Jul 1998 - Jul 2001

  Coordinator for International Relations

  Managed the operations and oversaw the implementation of the JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Program, one of the largest educational exchange programs in the world, at the prefectural level. 1) Supervised the daily operations of the program, coordinating 60 offices and 110 participants from over 15 countries--collaborated closely with Japanese counterparts to efficiently carry out program objectives and partnered with municipal government offices to ensure participants' satisfaction2) Advised the government and educational community throughout the prefecture on inter-cultural communication (work culture and ethics in Europe and North America) and conflict resolution (mediation and crisis management)3) Translated over 200 documents in the fields of science, technology, government and business and interpreted for the Governor, and other prominent officials on over 100 occasions at international conferences and events, including the UNESCO World Heritage Summit Show less

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  Japanese Government

  Sept 2002 - Oct 2005

  International Communications Specialist

  Directed the government’s international communications platform for the ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) project, the world's second largest international scientific project.1) Cross cultural and lingual specialist for the Japanese Government, working in the following languages: English, Japanese, French, Korean, Spanish and Chinese2) Created or supervised the design and translation of public relations materials targeted at the national governments and business community in Europe, North America and Asia, including the design and implementation of a multilingual website 3) Presented to over 100 top government officials from 30 countries, including the US Ambassador to Japan, and briefed government officials, including the Japanese Minister for Education, Science and Technology, on the status and progress of the project Show less

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  Instructional Consultant

  Mar 2006 - Jan 2007

  Instructional Consultant

  Guest lecturer, conducting presentations in second language acquisition, cross-cultural communication, international affairs and life sciences, reaching over 1000 students

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  Boston Red Sox

  Feb 2007 - now

  Asia Specialist / Global Integration Consultant

  Asian languages and cultural specialist for the Boston Red Sox, working in English, Japanese and Chinese. Using an interdisciplinary approach based on language acquisition, behavioral science and cross-cultural psychology, designed original programs for players, coaches and the upper management to ensure clear communication on and off the field. Successfully integrated 5 Japanese players at the Major League Level, with 2 World Series Wins, and trained multiple Taiwanese players, with 2 promoted through to Majors. Show less

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  The Boston Language Institute

  May 2007 - Jan 2013

  Cross Cultural Consultant

  Multicultural specialist, working with clients from Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, to improve communication in international workplaces and foster understanding across varied ethnicities and backgrounds.

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  MCML Consulting Services

  Jul 2008 - now

  Founder

  International communications and business consulting firm, specializing in the global integration and expansion of multinational corporations and education, scientific and technical institutions. Established an innovative, multidisciplinary approach for training and coaching programs to address linguistic and behavioral barriers to full inclusion that provides tools and techniques to strengthen communication and increase productivity in global teams. Advise scientific and educational organisations on expanding their global capacity through relationship building and leadership management and training. Long-term projects include:Advised on strengthening global team performance for Biogen. Developed bilingual training modules to improve communication for global R&D projects. Led multiple onsite training programs and coached executives working with partners in East Asia on key business practices to strengthen strategic partnerships. Advisor for international medical researchers for the Center for Cardiovascular Sciences, a Harvard Medical School affiliated lab. Successfully integrated the teams from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School and Kowa Pharmaceuticals. Created training programs focused on integrating key business and technical skills, including negotiating skills, critical and logical thinking techniques and writing and presentation skills for scientific/academic audiences. International communications specialist for global management teams and associates for Novartis Institutes of Biomedical Research, working closely with Human Resources and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Provided targeted skills training and implemented onboarding programs to ensure a smooth transition. Coached 30+ managers and associates to leverage their bicultural background and strengthen their communication skills, leading to significant improvements in performance and accelerated promotions for several associates. Show less

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  Information Development Group

  Jan 2011 - now

  Global Integration Advisor

  Global diversity and business consultant for CEO and executives, designing global change initiatives for the 2000+ person organziation. Implemented 10+ long-term projects on global communication and leadership, diversity and inclusion, and capacity building for key management and leadership. Initiated company-wide program to increase leadership amongst female management, leading to 25% more promotions for female employees over 5 years.