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EXPERIENCE: Graphic Design, Illustration, Character Design, Package Design, Product Design/Development, Layout for products, Desktop Publishing, Logo Design, Advertising Design, Internet/Web Design, Presentation Graphics, Multimedia and Translation (Japanese and English).


WORK EXPERIENCE:

MTI TOKYO (Contract)
http://www.mtitokyo.com/
(December 2004-Current)

Design consultant for MTI Tokyo. Internet web site design (Japanese portion ONLY), layout, branding and identity, logo development, plus creative services for advertising & marketing.

NAKAJIMA, USA INC. (Contract)
http://www.nakajimausa.com/
(November 2004-Current)

Develop designs for standard product and seasonal product lines, integrating various Sanrio characters.

CHRONICLE BOOKS (Contract)
http://www.chroniclebooks.com/
(August 2004-October 2004)

Concept, complete design & layout for "A Mother's Journal", internationally published book.

SANRIO, INC.
http://www.sanrio.com/
(March 2001-April 2004)
Position: Graphic Design and Translation

Product Development and Design:

  • Develop designs for standard product and seasonal product lines, integrating various Sanrio characters.
  • Create new characters.
  • Design promotional items, packaging, and products including plush toys, handbags, shoulder bags, wallets, backpacks, tote bags, accessories, purses, clothing, electronics, stationery, cosmetics, umbrella, clocks, watches, blankets, towels, mug cups, dishes, dining & kitchen utensils, more.
  • Design Sanrio retail store signs and product displays.
  • Create accurate and precise digital and mechanical artwork for final production.
  • Proof production samples, create reports, and communicate feedback to manufacturer for final production.
  • Develop new product ideas and implement them.
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    Translation and Localization:

    Daily translation of written/verbal information. Communicate between Sanrio Inc. and Sanrio Tokyo advice and guidelines regarding product design, product development, procedures and scheduling, marketing and localization.

    SELFCORP (Contract)
    http://www.selfcorp.com/
    (November 2000-February 2001)

    Design consultant for SelfCorp. Internet web site design, layout, branding and identity, logo development, and visual marketing.

    PMP ADVERTISING, INC.
    (February 2000-August 2000)
    Position: Graphic Design

    Design and layout for print advertising, " Mon" magazine layout & design, newsletter design, poster design, restaurant menu design, business card design, letterhead design.

    NOBIRU-KAI, Japanese Newcomer Services
    (January 1999-June 1999)

    Design consultant. Cover Design for 25th anniversary magazine, Nobiru-Kai Web Site Design.

    VOLCKMANN STUDIOS
    http://www.volckmann.com/
    (April 1997-June 1998)

    Advertising & marketing design consulting production graphics.


    APPLICATION SKILLS:

    Graphics
    Illustrator, PhotoShop, Macromedia Freehand, PageMaker, Quark Express, Auto Cad 12.0

    Multimedia and Internet Web
    Macromedia Director/Shockwave (Animation, some Lingo scripting), Macromedia Dreamweaver, QuickTime Video, Microsoft PowerPoint, Astound, HTML Programming, JavaScript (rollovers and other basic), GIF animations


    EDUCATION:

    San Francisco State University
    (Fall 1996-Spring 1999)
    BA Degree: Industrial Arts (Graphic / Visual Communication)

    Chugoku Junior College in Japan
    (Spring 1991-Spring 1993)
    AS Degree: English


    PERSONAL HIGHLIGHTS: I seek a highly creative dynamic company where I can nurture my talents as a designer, and allow me to contribute as creative player for print, product, multimedia, and/or Internet development using my language skills. My experience communicating with people and directly with clients allows me to understand client needs, company needs, and other requirements necessary to complete projects in an organized, thoughtful and timely manner.


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