Before turned into academics, Kitamura worked at Takashimaya Co., Ltd, Daiko Advertising, Inc., and Teijin Ltd., primarily for strategic planning and brand communication. Based on her broad experience covering Marketing, CSR communication, and public relations both in private and public sectors, she took a leading advisor role in brand communication procedures and policy at Shizuoka Prefectural Government (2015-2019,) and contributed as Advisor to Committee of Corporate Management at Kansai Association of Corporate Executives (2011-12). Awarded Distinguished Service Award, Japan Society for Corporate Communication Studies (2009)

Main subject to be Taught : Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Marketing Communication, Lasting Brands: Insights for Family-led Businesses, Group Research Project and Individual Research.