Résumé
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| 2004 | BA Graphic Design Minnesota State University Moorhead 1104 7th Avenue South, Moorhead MN 56563 USA |
| 2001-2002 | Nagoya Gakuin University Japanese 1350 Kamishinano-machi, Seto-shi, Aichi 480-1298 Japan |
| 1998-2000 | Minnesota State University Akita 193-2 Okutsubakidai, Tsubakigawa-aza, Yuwa-machi, Akita 010-1211 Japan |
Experience
| 2004-2006 | City of Nagoya International Relations Division, Office of the Mayor 1-1 Sannomaru 3-chome, Naka-ku Nagoya 460-0001 Japan |
| Translated official documents and correspondence of the City of Nagoya, provided advice on written and visual materials intended for foreign residents and visitors, interpreted for city employees, foreign guests, diplomats and other dignitaries, created and maintained part of the city's website, and assisted in the design of new letterhead and stationery. | |
| 2002-2004 | Fargo Public Library 102 North 3rd Street, Fargo ND 58102 USA |
| Created promotional and informational materials in addition to my duties in the children's department. Acted in an advisory capacity for the library's shift to a comprehensive strategy to promote itself in the community. |
Skills & Knowledge
Strong typographic, layout and compositional skills combined with an eye for detail. Competent organization and communication skills, and enjoy collaborative work and cooperative projects. Have knowledge of a variety of printmaking techniques with an emphasis on screenprinting. |
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Software & Computer Applications |
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe Illustrator CS, Adobe InDesign CS, Flash MX 2004, Dreamweaver MX 2004, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office 2003. Understanding of computer operating system environments, hardware and networking. Versed in HTML, CSS and basic PHP. |
Languages |
Can speak, read and write Japanese at a business level and have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 1. Am learning Mandarin Chinese. |
Achievements
| 2003-2004 | Copresident—clubDesign Minnesota State University Moorhead MN |
| Helped revive the faltering design club, affiliated under AIGA, raised membership among students and brought in projects from the campus and local community. | |
| 2000-2001 | President—Japan Club Minnesota State University Moorhead MN |
| Increased presence of club and awareness of its activities on campus, oversaw organization of monthly cultural events and preparations for the university's annual multicultural festival, the Celebration of Nations. |
Exhibits & Publications
| 2004 | MSUM Senior Art Show Minnesota State University Moorhead, MN |
| 2003 | Raising Questions: Conceptual Art - an international phenomena Minnesota State University Moorhead MN |
| 2003 | Juried student show, Juror: Lyndel King Minnesota State University Moorhead MN |
| 2001 | Legends of Valthiar Valthiar Games, Inc. |
| 1997 | Wittenberg University East Asian Studies Journal Wittenberg University, Springfield OH |
References
Available upon request.