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G. Michael Shiwota
orca@orcapod.com
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EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Responsible for the creation, direction and ongoing production of a process called FullMetal Imaging. Heavy use of graphic production and project management. Responsible for the creation and administration of all web sites and related services (i.e. email, networking, connectivity, etc)
Currently on a full time contract for Dimension Data, who is responsible for the Mazda USA website. Working with a team of Front End Developers to create and edit the JSP front end code to work with the back end Struts framework.
In charge of the setup and maintenance of Web Servers, Application Servers, LAN/WAN Load Balancers, Routers, and Web Development Environments. In charge of Project Management and Web Development of entire Intranet build. Assisted and Internet development, maintenance and troubleshooting. Responsible for the setup and maintenance of backbend webserver technologies including but not limited to: Load Balancers, Routers, Switches and Web/Database/App servers to accommodate a Web Production environment. Created the Intranet architecture to accommodate Content Management. Utilized most common web building standards and developed and integrated with many emerging technologies.
In charge of Creative Direction and Project Management of all design and day to day decision making. Developed and marketed graphic design services including: Traditional print design (i.e. Brochures, fliers, print advertisements, packaging, etc.), Electronic Graphic Design (i.e. Multimedia Application Development, WWW authoring, etc.), Prepress (i.e. Film creation and output, CD-ROM preparation, etc.). Current emphasis is development and maintenance of large corporate Intranet sites. Please check the Online Portfolio for more details. Also in charge of Internetworking setup and setup, maintenance and troubleshooting of mid-sized to large computer networks. Clients Include:
Volunteer work includes: Setup, design and maintenance of LTSC (Little Tokyo Service Center) website. Involved with the setup, design, procurement of hardware/software and maintenance for LTSC. In charge of building 2 community computing centers and wireless networking WAN for the Downtown Los Angeles area.
Experienced in the setup and presenting Trade Show (Mac World) Demonstrations. Trade show demonstrations focus on the use of Adobe Software Packages (Photoshop, Illustrator) in situations that where large amounts of RAM will enhance productivity.
Developed all in-house advertisements and collateral materials while under a "very tight" budget. Managed all graphic projects from concept to finished product. Responsible for communications between Sales Representative Organizations and SMT Products. Supervised product development of computer peripherals and memory modules. Managed 25 electronic assemblers and 2 technicians to insure our customers received their products on-time and functioning properly.
In charge of all advertisements, collateral materials and sales management of memory module line. Managed all graphic projects from concept to finished product. Supervised all account relations with large computer dealer chains and computer resellers to make sure all technical issues were tended to in a timely and accurate fashion.
Responsible for the advertisement, marketing, sales support and training for the "LEGEND" memory upgrade division. Trained and supported over 200 inside and outside sales personnel. In charge of packaging, advertising concepts, manuals and cross-reference materials.
Responsible for the sales, distribution of semiconductors, memory module and computer peripherals. In charge of Pacific Rim territories. Extensive travel to Japan.
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2005 - Present
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