Shizuka Arisaka's resume Updated in May. 2002

Shizuka Arisaka e-mail: [email protected] Career Objective

Obtain a challenging position where I can utilize my strong background, especially in multimedia environment is desireble.

Professional Skills

- Strong 10 years of professional experience on Multimedia Development

     Proficient multimedia software experiences: 
  Dreamweaver MX, Adobe PhotoShop 7.0, Adobe Illustrator 10, QuarkXpress 4.1, FreeHand 10, 
  Macromedia Director MX, Flash, Fireworks, LightWave3D, Strata StudioPro 2.0,
  PageMaker 6, Adobe Premiere 6, Radius EditDV, Toast Pro, Painter, Adobe AfterEffects, 
  FileMakerPro, DeBabelizer, Cinemac, GifBuilder, and more.

     Proficient-Development software and interactive system from Conception to Completion. 
  Have a few own titles - 'Diary Maker', 'Super Paper Plane'.

     Proficient-platforms: 
  Windows98/ 95/ 2000, Macintosh 9, X. Windows NT.

     Programming Languages: 
  HTML4, JavaScript, Macromedia Director's LINGO and Shock Wave, COBOL, C, PASCAL.

Highlights of Accomplishment at WillWin, Ltd.

- Created the multimedia interactive CD-ROM title 'Diary Maker' from the conception to completion, which was published by Sony Music Entertainment Inc. in Japan, 1996, and also exhibited at Macintosh World Expo Japan, 1997. This CD-ROM contains Japanese patent approaching material of my design.

- Created the multimedia interactive software 'Super Paper Plane' from the conception to completion, which was exhibited at Ginza Marion museum by the biggest advertising company, Dentsu and Asahi news paper in Japan, 1993.

- The author of a graphic software instruction book 'FreeHand Power Up Book' published by Ohmsha Publishing in 1995. Also contributed as a columnist for many Japanese computer magazines and several instruction manuals.

- Wrote a Developer's guide for Macromedia director's LINGO, which was delivered to any other developers by Macromedia Japan and Bandai entertainment and Apple Japan, 1996.

- The first CD-ROM project was 'Artificial Life' which was initially designed by a wellknown artist, Mr. Daizabro Harada in Japan. Built and debugged all the programming of this project, 1992.

- Developed various interactive systems for well-known museums and showrooms, 1992-1997. ( Akita museum, Higashiyama Zoo, NTT Ibaragi showroom, Nanzan univ. Library, Futsu wetland museum, and others.)

- Programmed numerous multimedia CD-ROM, enhanced CD titles and Screen Saver for clients: including Sony Music Entertainment, Dentsu, Pioneer LDC, Nippon Telephone & Telegram (NTT), Toyota, Forlife Records, TBS TV, Itochu Techno Science, Bandai entertainment, Digital Magic Lab. and other major companies.

- Created multimedia presentations for MacWorld Expo and other trade shows. ( for Radius Inc, EDS Japan corp, and others ) 1994-1995.

- Worked on the multimedia interactive system for EDS which was their newly started large information center, 1993. While working on this project, learned a lot of software which is used in my production work.

- Guest lecturer at Syobi University in Tokyo, 1993-94.

- Designed several public space's and copy writing for Maeda Environmental Arts, Inc. 1992-95.

- Was interviewed by many magazines and news papers: Nikkei 01, Nikkei sangyo news paper, Motion pictures news paper, Mac-People, LISA, Paso style book, PC fan, etc.

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Working History and Responsibilities

*A Localization company in Menlo Park, U.S.A. Feb. - Aug. 2001

- Lead Production Artist

Responsible for formatting QuarkX/ Illustrator/ Photoshop/ FrameMaker files with text in many languages, as localization Desktop publishing production. Building graphics with the target language text for web site with Flash, Shockwave, etc. Management project process and venders. Analysis of projects. Adobe PDF file and Post Script file creation for Printing.
QA and Information Systems.

*WillWin, Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan 1992 - 1997

- Founder / President / Multimedia Artist / Computer graphic designer / Technical Writer

WillWin targeted entertainment and educational multimedia software, computer graphics and web related design on Macintosh and Windows in multimedia software industry. All duties were completed in time.

Responsible for Entire development of education and entertainment multimedia software as a creator and as a director. Building Computer Graphics and web design. Managing staff ( 6 engineer ). Planning unique software. Mastering CD-ROM & enhanced CD. Debugging for cross platforms ( Windows / Mac ). Writing technical materials. Sound creation. Integrating various types of digital files. Retouching digital photos and movies. Giving Lectures and Instruction for colleges and various companies. Desktop publishing. Building Web site and Shockwave. Total management of project and cost.

*Tokyo Consulting, Inc. in Tokyo, Japan 1991 - 1992

- Software development / Executive Secretary for the executive vice-president

Responsible for programming software by 4th Dimension and FileMaker. Production for presentations. Supporting the executive vice-president. Researching data. Filing documents. Writing letters ( English and Japanese ). Scheduling.

*Otsuka Syokai, Inc. in Tokyo, Japan 1989 - 1991

- COBOL System Engineer on NEC N3100 / Acos

Responsible for Development systems. Programming. Testing. Maintenance. Analysis of over 200 programs. Supporting users.

Education

* 1999-2000 Univercity of California, Berkeley. Certificate course for Graphic design / Web development.

* 1998-1999 ELS English language centers.

* 1987-1989 Mejiro Gakuen Women's College in Tokyo, Japan.
A.S. in Living Science / Information Processing / Secretarial Science.
Developed several educational animation for M.G.W.C. using PASCAL.

- Awarded honors for the top scores at Mejiro Gakuen College in Tokyo, Japan.

- Have many certificates for computers. Have high score in TOEFL/TOEIC.

Qualities

* Strong sense of responsibility / Excellent analysis / Technically-Oriented / Self-motivated
/ Prompt problem solver.

* Fluent speaker and writer in polite Japanese / Business English / Hebrew

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