YUKO

OGAWA

yuko@narucreativeworks .com

808-***-****

Waikiki,Hi, 96815

I have over 20 years work experience in

the Graphic Design industry. Over this time I have worked my way up to my current position of Vice President of Planning with The Shirokiya Holdings,.Inc. I moved from Hawaii to LA because of COVID-19. I spent 20 years in Japan, 8 years in Hawaii, and 1 year in LA.

I have held a variety of positions in printing companies, design production, and manufacturing

industry am convinced that this is the knowledge that graphic designers need to have in order to be commercially based. This experience has been very useful for me in many situations in my career.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

WEBSITE, PORTFOLIO, PROFILES

• https://www.narucreative.com/

Naru Creative Works,LLC - Self Employee

Marina Del Rey, CA • 04/2021 - 03/2022

I came to LA by resignation from my boss at Shirokiya Holdings,.inc in Hawaii because of COVID. He had another investment business and I helped him with that while he set up his own creative business.

Shirokiya Holdings,.Inc - VP of Planning

Honolulu, Hawaii • 01/2019 - 04/2020

I was responsible for the operations and event planning of 48 Shirokiya tenants and the group's VIntage Cave

restaurant. I was responsible for the art direction and design production of all store interiors. I also did web design, social network marketing, and public relations. Japanese Daily Sun - Senior Graphic Designer

Honolulu, HI • 01/2017 - 12/2018

As a designer for newspapers and the web, I worked on WORK HISTORY

SKILLS

• Lost and Found

• Problem Solving

• Emergency Response

• Facility Cleaning

• Advertising Displays

• Staff Management

• Staff Training

• Time Management

• First Aid and CPR

Photoshop,

Illustrator,Indesign, Pre

•

• Design Work

• Desital Art

Kapiolani Community

College/University of HI

Community Colleges

Honolulu, HI • 01/2015

Associate of Arts: Culinary

EDUCATION

Arts

Tama Art University

Tokyo, Japan • 03/1994

Bachelor of Arts: Graphic

Design

planning, editions, etc. I also designed menus and package design for clients.

Ke Aloha Cage - Maneger and Designer

Honolulu, HI • 02/2016 - 12/2016

I did menu development, design work and branding for a new Japanese restaurant. The restaurant closed due to the owner's inability to obtain a visa.

WDI International Inc. - Back Line Cook

Honolulu, HI • 01/2015 - 12/2015

I studied Culinary Art at a college in Hawaii and after graduation I worked as an intern in an Italian restaurant. It was the experience I needed to gain knowledge of the food and beverage industry as a designer.

Tohato,.Inc - Art Director

Tokyo • 01/2011 - 02/2013

I was an in-house director for a long-established Japanese confectionery company, responsible for product planning, design, branding, advertising, and marketing.

UHA Mikakuto,.Inc - Art Director

Oosaka • 01/2011 - 12/2012

I was an in-house director for a long-established Japanese confectionery company, responsible for product planning, design, branding, advertising, and marketing.

Pokka Sapporo,.Inc - Art Director

Tokyo • 01/2006 - 12/2010

I was an in-house director for a Japanese beverage manufacturer and was the rector in charge of their main product, a lemon beverage. I was responsible for product planning, design, branding, advertising, and marketing.I designed my own designs for private brands sold at CVS, etc.

Aiqent - Graphic Designer

Tokyo • 01/2000 - 12/2007

As a temporary designer, I experienced working for a variety of clients. Oriental Land, a printing company, and a design production company. During this period, I learned many basics as a designer. I gained knowledge of metal, paper, film, shrink wrap, and all specifications.

Yamaki Inc - Art Department Assistant

Tokyo • 04/1994 - 12/1996

I joined the development planning office of a food manufacturer as a new graduate. Since there was no one senior to me and I could not learn anything, I decided to change my job and acquire skills.

English

Professional Working

Japanese

Native or Bilingual

LANGUAGES

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