Objective:

To continue to gain experience and insight in the fields of Graphic Design and Illustration.

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Education:

University of Advancing Technology, Tempe, AZ
B.A. in Multimedia; Focus:Digital Art and Design - Dec. 2006
Cumulative GPA: 3.76, 4.00 Scale

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Honors:

Magna Cum Laude (3.75+ GPA)
Nomination for National Dean’s List at UAT

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Skills:                                

• Proficient with Windows XP, Mac OS
• Proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Experienced with Dreamweaver, HTML

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Languages:

• English (Native)
• Japanese (Conversational)

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Work Experience:

Apr. 2008 – Oct. 2008 JALSS, Saitama, Japan

• Planning and teaching lessons
• Helping with extra-curricular activities

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June 2007 - Mar. 2008 GEOS, Saitama, Japan

English Conversation Teacher

• Teaching English immersion classes for Japanese students of varied skill levels, ranging from preschoolers to business professionals
• Assigning/correcting students’ homework assignments
• Planning original lessons

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June 2007 - Present - UAT, Tempe, AZ

Freelance Graphic Designer

(See description below)

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January 2006 – May 2007

In-House Graphic Art Expert

• Designing internal and external marketing material
• Designing signs, flyers, posters
• Designing custom desktop backgrounds
• Creating educational collateral for intern program

References available upon request.