MIKIYOSHI KOKURA
Apt. ***-*** Bloor St. E. Toronto, ON.
Phone: 647-***-****
E-mail: *********.******@*****.***
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mikiyoshikokura
Front End Developer
Web Designer and Graphic Designer
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Front End Developer specializing in HTML4, HTML5, CSS2 and CSS3 Coding with
over 7 years experience in Web Design, Web Development, Content Editing and
Development as well as in Quality Assurance
Hand-coded standards compliant HTML and CSS
Excellent knowledge of Adobe Photoshop (producing mockups and creating
XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery templates), Illustrator and InDesign
Expertise using cross browser / platform & W3C compliance testing
Programmed standards complaint markup HTML and CSS based layout working
with Javascript and jQuery library modules
Strong debugging skills and thorough understanding of cross browser issues
Knowledge of social media marketing, SEO/SEM, Google Analytics and Web
Master Tool
Ability to manage projects in fast-paced environments
Excellent Knowledge of user experience, information architecture to
effective new contents project
Talented Graphic Designer with proven creative design and technical skills
Ability to offer ongoing, comprehensive support to clients after projects
are completed
Excellent Knowledge of the latest HTML5 & CSS3 based sites with
demonstrated experience leveraging web-based scripting such as Javascript &
HTML
Excellent Knowledge of Wordpress contents and connecting with Social media
Participate in the development of Web site designs, project functional
specifications, and wireframes with other Front End Developers, team
members, clients, and external partners
Languages: English, Japanese
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Platforms: Mac OS 9/10 and Windows 7/XP
Applications: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash,
Fireworks, Experience with reading and writing HTML4 HTML5 CSS2 and
CSS3, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
CORE COMPETENCIES
Front End Development JQuery (5years +) JavaScript (7years +)
HTML5 (5years +) CSS3(5years +) HTML4 & CSS2 (7years +)
PHP ASP Bootstrap
UI mock design CMS Marketing Reports
WordPress Problem Solving Solution-focused
Working under pressure Manual Design Markup Website Layout
Photo Retouching Troubleshooting Project Management
SEO/SEM Google Analytics Google Web Master Tool
Social Media Marketing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Web Designer
Sanko Trading Co. Canada Sep. 2014 - Present
Sanko is a one stop-shopping site for Japanese food and gifts stocked with
hundreds of different types of spices, sauces and staples essential for the
Japanese culinary experience.
Created UI design and navigation button for user interface point of view.
Created Responsive wordpress website, W3C validated XHTML/XML with
Javascript and CSS; Hand-code, analyze, debug, and deliver clean,
validated, maintainable code; Ensure cross-browser/cross-platform
compatibility.
Manage all aspects of the website such as web design, web contents and web
development; over see work and tasks related UI and SEO.
Created Social accounts for promotion, setting up with Open Graph Protocol
for each pages.
Launching renewal website soon.
Freelance Graphic Designer
EDO restaurants Canada Jun. 2014 - Present
EDO was first opened at its original location in 1986 in mid town Toronto,
serving authentic Japanese cuisine.
Designed poster of event. Such as Mothers day, Summericious and Jazz Live.
Managed Newsletter at Constant Contact.
Freelance Front End Developer and Web Designer
torontosharehouse.com Canada Apr. 2014 - Present
They managed guest house. Especially they care about Japanese working
holiday people.
Created UI design and navigation button for user interface point of view.
Created tableless website, W3C validated XHTML/XML with Javascript and CSS;
Hand-code, analyze, debug, and deliver clean, validated, maintainable code;
Ensure cross-browser/cross-platform compatibility.
Substantially increased user traffic of torontosharehouse.com through the
effective use of the Google analytics system.
Research customers profile; recommended website solution according to
clients requirement.
Introduced "contact us" form improving communications between customers.
Manage all aspects of the website such as web design, web contents and web
development; over see work and tasks related UI and SEO.
Manage minor updates using the PDCA cycle and identify effective keyword
using in the Google analytics.
Front End Developer and Web Designer
HPMA Canada Aug. 2014 - Oct. 2014
They managed "Deep Body magazine" and "Deep Skin magazine".
Created Responsive wordpress website, W3C validated XHTML/XML with
Javascript and CSS; Hand-code, analyze, debug, and deliver clean,
validated, maintainable code; Ensure cross-browser/cross-platform
compatibility.
Manage all aspects of the website such as web design, web contents and
social contents; over see work and tasks related UI and SEO.
Mobile Device Tester
Systena Co., Inc., Canada Jun. 2014 - Jun. 2014
Sysyena Co., Inc., operate a Service Solution Business, as part of which we
develop smartphone and web applications, and provide a comprehensive range
of support for planning, designing, developing and operating online
businesses for smart devices.
Tested cell phones (functions and user case scenarios).
Reported multifunctional phones and track them using a log file.
Graphic Designer
Koumei Co., Inc., Japan Nov. 2013 - Jan. 2014
A property management company managing a wide variety of commercial
properties in Japan.
Saved time for design team by sharing tasks and communicating ideas; As a
result, there was more time assigned to team meetings and opportunities to
foster creativity and new ideas
Front End Developer and Web Designer
JS Co., Inc., Japan Apr. 2013 - Sept. 2013
An educational institution offering pre-university courses to high school
graduates.
Recommended creating landing page for customer and sponsor
Recommended focusing about SEO keyword. Furthermore, I recommended
navigation and button unify color and shape
Designed landing page including SEO keyword and unification button
Improved sales after developing a strategy that resulted in increased
website traffic and views
Front End Developer
NRI Netcom Co., Inc., Japan Dec. 2012 - Mar. 2013
A programing company developing systems for Japanese banks.
Created UI design and navigation button for user interface point of view.
Created a website template, which allowed data to be update in a faster
manner and which helped tasks to be completed more effectively.
Saved time for design team by creating a website template, which allowed
data to be uploaded in a faster manner and which helped tasks to be
completed more effectively; as a result, a 120 page website project was
completed in one month
Front End Developer and Web Designer
Iact Co., Inc., Japan Dec. 2011 - Nov. 2012
A leading design company developing websites for a wide-range of clients
including Government,Hydro and Telecommunications companies.
Created UI design and navigation button for user interface point of view.
Saved time for team by creating a website template and schedule, which
allowed for faster and weekly updates. As a result, a new advertising
website was created and sales improved significantly
Front End Developer, Project Manager and Consultant
Concent Co., Inc., Japan Dec. 2006 - Nov. 2010
A well-known Japanese design organization working with International
cosmetic companies, schools and government providing visual communication
and information technology architecture, service delivery in the field of
user interface design and web site development.
Created UI design and navigation button for user interface point of view.
Project focus on User Experience, UI, Visual Communication and Information
Architecture
Improved sales with clients, which allowed for monthly meetings. Resulting
in increased business of a website renewal project
Working alongside stakeholders, content, development and UI; Basing designs
and decisions off user generated statistics to ultimately create a better
experience for users. Increasing page views and traffic as a natural
response to a better designed site
Front End Developer and Web Designer
Design AM Co., Inc., Japan Apr. 2006 - Nov. 2006
Successfully create main parts Web Design, Graphic Design, Corporate
Identity, Logo.
Designed update maintenance page, and improved access viewer by SEO
techniques
Front End Developer and Web Designer
FT Communications Co., Inc., Japan Feb. 2006 - Mar. 2006
Sales and marketing of communications and office automation equipment and
LED lighting. Internet services including an SEO techniques.
Created UI design and navigation button for user interface point of view.
Improved user access by SEO techniques
Created website, W3C validated XHTML/XML with Javascript and CSS; Hand-
code, analyze, debug, and deliver clean, validated, maintainable code;
Ensure cross-browser compatibility
Front End Developer and Web Designer
Human Planning Co., Inc., Japan Sept. 2004 - Dec. 2005
A large school offering variety of upgrading skill courses.
Designed new contents and landing page.
EDUCATION
Bachelors in Faculty of Engineering 1998
Department of Industrial and System Engineering
Setsunan University, Japan
PROJECTS
Front End Developer
Web Developer, Web Designer and Graphic Designer
Front End Developer and Web Designer
Sanko Trading Co. http://toronto-sanko.com/
They managed Japanese foods and goods shop in Toronto.
Created UI design and navigation button for user interface point of view.
Created website, W3C validated XHTML/XML with Javascript and CSS. Hand-
code, analyze, debug, and deliver clean, validated, maintainable code.
Ensure cross-browser compatibility. I also designed contents page, banner
and layout.
Designed contents page layout to focus on SEO keyword.
Manage social media contents such as facebook, Twitter, Google+ and
Pintarest.
Manage all aspects of the website such as web design, web contents and web
development; over see work and tasks related UI and SEO.
Research customers profile; recommended web site solution according to what
clients need to achieve.
Substantially increased user traffic of website through the effective use
of the Google analytics system.
Managed scheduling, meeting, analytics report and consulting.
Manage minor updates using the PDCA cycle and identify effective keyword
using in the Google analytics.
Front End Developer and Web Designer
Torontosharehouse.com http://torontosharehouse.com/
They managed guest house reservation from website.
Created UI design and navigation button for user interface point of view.
Created tableless website, W3C validated XHTML/XML with Javascript and CSS;
Hand-code, analyze, debug, and deliver clean, validated, maintainable code;
Ensure cross-browser/cross-platform compatibility.
Substantially increased user traffic of torontosharehouse.com through the
effective use of the Google analytics system.
Research customers profile; recommended website solution according to
clients requirement.
Introduced "contact us" form improving communications between customers.
Manage all aspects of the website such as web design, web contents and web
development; over see work and tasks related UI and SEO.
Manage minor updates using the PDCA cycle and identify effective keyword
using in the Google analytics.
Front End Developer and Web Designer
eo gourmet http://eonet.jp/gourmet/
Their main business is telecommunication business. One of the customer
service have portal information website.
Created UI design and navigation button for user interface point of view.
Created website, W3C validated XHTML/XML with Javascript and CSS. Hand-
code, analyze, debug, and deliver clean, validated, maintainable code.
Ensure cross-browser compatibility. I also designed contents page, banner
and layout.
Designed contents page layout to focus on SEO keyword.
Front End Developer
SPP Canada Aircraft, Inc., http://www.spp-ca.com/
At SPP Canada Aircraft, Inc., our mission is to provide quality and
innovative products for every aircraft. We will deliver the best value to
our customers, providing the world's safest and most reliable landing gear
systems
Created UI design and navigation button for user interface point of view.
Create website, W3C validated XHTML/XML with Javascript and CSS. Hand-code,
analyze, debug, and deliver clean, validated, maintainable code. Ensure
cross-browser compatibility.
Front End Developer
IDEC solar management system http://www.solar.idec.com/
They have been in pursuit of achieving the "Creation of the Optimum
Environment for Humans and Machines," and have developed the most advanced
products and technologies while saving energy and ensuring safety based on
our "Save & Safety" philosophy.
Created UI design and navigation button for user interface point of view.
Create website, W3C validated XHTML/XML with Javascript and CSS. Hand-code,
analyze, debug, and deliver clean, validated, maintainable code. Ensure
cross-browser compatibility.
Front End Developer, Web Designer and Project Manager
wilkhahn http://www.wilkhahn.co.jp/
Unlike virtually any other manufacturer in the furniture industry, Wilkhahn
stands worldwide for design made in Germany. It offers high-quality office
and conference furniture which are benchmarks for the entire industry.
Created UI design and navigation button for user interface point of view.
Created website, W3C validated XHTML/XML with Javascript and CSS. Hand-
code, analyze, debug, and deliver clean, validated, maintainable code
following current company accessibility guidelines. Ensure cross-browser
compatibility.
Front End Developer
Kozo Keikaku Engineering http://www.kke.co.jp/
Professional Design and Engineering Firm. As an outstanding engineering
company that bridges academia and industrial worlds, Kozo Keikaku
Engineering solves social issues and contribute to the formation of better
system.
Created website, W3C validated XHTML/XML with Javascript and CSS. Hand-
code, analyze, debug, and deliver clean, validated, maintainable code
following current company accessibility guidelines. Ensure cross-browser
compatibility.
Front End Developer and Project Manager
SUUMO http://suumo.jp/
They managed portal website of living.
Created UI design and navigation button for user interface point of view.
Created website, W3C validated XHTML/XML with Javascript and CSS. Hand-
code, analyze, debug, and deliver clean, validated, maintainable code.
Ensure cross-browser compatibility.
Managed scheduling, mockup, template, User Experience design and company
accessibility guidelines.
Front End Developer, Web Designer and Project Manager
Kanebo Total Beauty Academy http://www.kanebo-aesthe.com/
Ahead of beauty waits a world of joy.
By enhancing quality of life with more beauty and enrichment, we seek to
bring happiness to every customer and fill the world with smiles.
Created UI design and navigation button for user interface point of view.
Created website, W3C validated XHTML/XML with Javascript and CSS. Hand-
code, analyze, debug, and deliver clean, validated, maintainable code
following current company accessibility guidelines. Ensure cross-browser
compatibility.
Manage all aspects of the website such as web design, web contents and web
development; over see work and tasks related UI and SEO.
Research customers profile; recommended web site solution according to what
clients need to achieve.
Substantially increased user traffic of website through the effective use
of the Google analytics system.
Managed scheduling, meeting, analytics report and consulting.
Increased prospect customer to send event information form newsletter.
Furthermore, increased member of newsletter by frequently update
information.
Manage minor updates using the PDCA sycle and identify effective keyword
using in the Google analytics.
Front End Developer and Web Designer
Tokyo International Forum http://www.t-i-forum.co.jp/
The work is not aimed simply at restoring elements of Tokyo International
Forum that have aged over the years to their original condition. We aim to
add new value in response to contemporary needs, including those of
customers seeking the most advanced facilities for the dissemination of
information, while reducing CO2 emissions through the installation of
environment-conscious equipment.
Created UI design and navigation button for user interface point of view.
Created website, W3C validated XHTML/XML with Javascript and CSS. Hand-
code, analyze, debug, and deliver clean, validated, maintainable code.
Ensure cross-browser compatibility.
Promoted effective advertising by SEO techniques and newsletter. It's also
increased new customer at newsletter member.
Saved time by maintainable code and to create CMS database system.
Front End Developer, Web Designer and Project Manager
Kids Festa in Marunouchi http://www.t-i-forum.co.jp/kids_2011
/
Kids Festa in Marunouchi is one of the biggest event for kids.
Created UI design and navigation button for user interface point of view.
Created website, W3C validated XHTML/XML with Javascript and CSS. Hand-
code, analyze, debug, and deliver clean, validated, maintainable code
following current company accessibility guidelines. Ensure cross-browser
compatibility.
Promoted effective advertising by SEO techniques and newsletter. It's also
sold out the ticket in limited member event.
Saved time by maintainable code and to create CMS database system.
Managed scheduling, meeting, analytics report and consulting.
Researched by the analytics system according to what customer interested
our event in last year.
Front End Developer and Web Designer
LA FOLLE JOURNEE au JAPON 2008 http://www.lfj.jp/lfj_2008/
LA FOLLE JOURNEE au JAPON 2007 http://www.lfj.jp/lfj_2007/
La Folle Jurn e or "Days of Enthusiasm" landed Tokyo in 2005. Ever since,
the event has created successive surprises, shaking the common sense of
Japan's classical music scene. Astonishing records were made in the number
of audiences: 320,000, 700,000 and 1,060,000 in the past three times.
Created UI design and navigation button for user interface point of view.
Created website, W3C validated XHTML/XML with Javascript and CSS. Hand-
code, analyze, debug, and deliver clean, validated, maintainable code
following current company accessibility guidelines. Ensure cross-browser
compatibility.
Promoted effective advertising by SEO techniques and newsletter. It's
also sold out most of the ticket in limited member event.
Saved time by maintainable code and to create CMS database system.
Researched by the analytics system according to what customer interested
our event in last year.
As a result, Event of 2008 participants over 1,000,000 people.
As a result, Event of 2007 participants over 1,060,000 people.
Front End Developer, Web Designer and Project Manager
De Strasbourg 2010 http://www.t-i-forum.co.jp/noel/
De Strasbourg is one of the biggest event in winter.
Created UI design and navigation button for user interface point of view.
Created website, W3C validated XHTML/XML with Javascript and CSS. Hand-
code, analyze, debug, and deliver clean, validated, maintainable code
following current company accessibility guidelines. Ensure cross-browser
compatibility.
Promoted effective advertising by SEO techniques and newsletter. It's also
increased new customer at newsletter member.
Saved time by maintainable code and to create CMS database system.
Researched by the analytics system according to what customer interested
our event in last year.
As a result, Event participants over 600,000 people.