Get to know Yuko
I came from Kamakura, Japan, and have been living in Los Angeles since 1994. Yes, I am a Los Angeles-based Web Designer. :) I've been through various careers to find this out: web design is my love- even though before I found web design as a career,
I was in artistic fields such as photography and hair styling. My passion for life is music (not as a career...), and that's how
I sometimes get inspiration for my design. And of course I try to get inspired from what I see, read, and hear. My artistic but
also business-sense radar is always running. Peep peep!
I am optimistic, a hard worker, and fun to work with. I won't give up
til I solve the problem, so I guess I can say I like to put myself in a process of figuring out what is the best for the client.
And believe it or not, I love to solve coding problems too. The feeling after I’ve solved a coding error is magnificent!
So, let's work together and let me help to lead you to success in your business! Contact me :)
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Objective
As a web designer, my objective is to make a positive impact on clients, co-workers, and the Internet using my skills and experience to design compelling and attractive websites. I enjoy working on projects that involve a mix of web and graphic design.
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Experience
DTI Services, Inc. Los Angeles, CA - Web Designer
2005 - present
- Responsible for design, and daily maintenance of advertising banners, and landing pages.
- HTML & CSS coding, image editing and icon production using Photoshop and Fireworks, and some Flash. Basic use of Javascript.
- Tests on different browser environments.
- Structure full web sites, and templates.
- Communicate and develop various functions in company data systems with programmers.
- Gather statistic information, and marketing data to improve and create better banners with more unique hits.
- Gained experience of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and its knowledge and skills.
Freelance Web Designer
2005 - present
- Create and maintain websites for clients such as Adam Secore Photography, LA-Placement, and G2 Gallery.
- Planning, design, organization and development of pages and sites which can function on a variety of platforms.
- Tests on different browser environments.
International US Guide, Inc. Los Angeles, CA -
Graphic Designer / Web Designer 2001-2005
- Created guide maps of Los Angeles, and Las Vegas for Japanese tourists including advertising layouts.
- Created identity such as logo, stationary set, and business card for clients.
- Created flyers, posters, guide books for clients.
- Gained experience of sales skills.
Asylum Design Studio Culver City, CA -
Internship
2001
- Gained experience of identity development for clients.
- Archived their past works.
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Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Flash, Actionscript, Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, Javascript, SEO, Word, Excel, Japanese
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