• Extensive knowledge of IBM/compatible computers. Abilities include troubleshooting and computer construction. Working knowledge of computer networks (LANS).
• Programming Languages: HTML, Cold Fusion and PHP. Working knowledge of Perl/CGI, Javascript, MS SQL Server, MySQL, Access, C++ and Pascal. Currently studying: Visual Basic, Visual FoxPro, ActiveX, Flash.
• Familiar with FrontPage, FlexED and HomeSite. Mainly working from notepad.
• Vast knowledge of Windows 95/98, most word processors, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere, Ulead PhotoImpact and Media Studio Pro. Working knowledge with Windows2000. Currently studying Linux RedHat platform.
• Native English speaker with Japanese speaking abilities. Currently learning more Japanese to increase reading and writing awareness.
• Skilled data-entry abilities and above average typing speed.
• Excellent customer handling skills.

Freelance Consultant
Tokyo, Japan

• Document translations for contracts, television program episode summaries, and a variety of other text from Japanese to English.
• Design English version program sales sheets, posters, and logos for media programs.
• Develop product / program bibles for branding purposes and sales.
• Troubleshoot, install, and code web applications for small to medium-sized organizations (using PHP and MySQL). Also includes web design and development.

Founder SimCentral.NET (formerly Baseball Sim Central)
Sim Central, Tokyo, Japan

• Founded, created, designed and maintain web site (http://simcentral.net/).
• Coordinated the recruitment of staff.
• Written extensive reviews for Game Companies (EASports, 3DO, Microsoft, and others).
• Tested demos, ALPHA and BETA versions for bugs.
• Over 3,500,000 unique hits since 1/1999.

International Sales / Merchandising & Marketing
Asahi Service, Roppongi Hills, Japan

• Created sales sheets for various programs and animations.
• Translated titles, episode titles, and summaries from Japanese to English for various content.
• Handled program sales in Asia and merchandising in Europe.

English Instructor
Linguaphone Academy, Shinjuku, Japan

• Created courses designed for 90 minute classes.
• Taught Introductory, Level 1, and Level 2 classes.

Children’s English Review Instructor
JAL Academy, Sendagaya, Japan

• Worked along-side main teacher to ensure students are learning.
• Developed games to help make learning interesting and fun for students.
• Designed lesson plans to maximize learning time.

Head Web Developer / Designer
WoodPlanet.com, Cambridge, MA

• Developed prototype and final release designs.
• Created graphical advertisements for publications.
• Worked with database engineer to create front and back end modules.
• Researched company computer/web server needs.
• Worked with clients to build a presence on the internet for their companies.

Web Administrator – Cinema Dept
Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY

• Designed and implemented a user-friendly web site.
• Programmed back-end and front-end for course and film listing database.
• Conducted meetings and surveys to gain knowledge of students’ and professors’ needs.

Sales Associate
Radio Shack, Vestal, NY

• Interaction with customers involved sales support, advice and suggestions.
• Operated store during Manager’s absence (responsibilities included: opening and closing store, handling of bank deposits, as well as customer complaints).
• Continual growth in personal sale figures.

Computer Programmer
Nippon Photo Clinic, Inc., NYC, NY

• Created and implemented a program for inventory and camera tracking.
• Created, designed and maintained corporate web site (http://members.aol.com/nipponpc).
• Performed data-entry for camera parts and other information.
• Handled customers both on the phone and in person.

• Washington Post 9/15/2002 Pg F1 “America’s Pastime, in Front of the Tube”
• Entertainment Weekly Issue #524 1/28/2000 Pg 83
• PC GAMER Vol 6 No. 12 12/1999 Pg 226
• PC GAMES 10/1998 Pg 38 “Bookmark This Site”
• Other Awards: Playboy Online Top 10 Best Baseball Sites on the Net (1/1999), Jayde Gold Diamond Award (11/98), Fastball.com Fan Site of the Week (9/23/98), Gamesmania Gold Site (9/12/98)

Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY
Bachelor of Art in Cinema, 1/2000