Michiko Michelle Shinohara
Senior Creative & Graphic Designer at BioMicrobics, Inc. - Better Water. Better World.®- Claim this Profile
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Jen Rarey
When I worked with Michiko, I always found her work to be well-crafted, with a strong aesthetic. She is a highly imaginative dimensional paper designer and takes great pride in her work. It was a pleasure to work with her!
LinkedIn User
Michiko developed numerous inventive and on-trend ideas for my team while working in the party and giftwrap design group at Hallmark Cards Inc. She was also among our most expert at 3D paper graphics and construction. Michiko has since worked with me on several hand-made product projects for my business. Michiko is the designer I turn to when I need beautiful, precise and detailed work.
Jen Rarey
When I worked with Michiko, I always found her work to be well-crafted, with a strong aesthetic. She is a highly imaginative dimensional paper designer and takes great pride in her work. It was a pleasure to work with her!
LinkedIn User
Michiko developed numerous inventive and on-trend ideas for my team while working in the party and giftwrap design group at Hallmark Cards Inc. She was also among our most expert at 3D paper graphics and construction. Michiko has since worked with me on several hand-made product projects for my business. Michiko is the designer I turn to when I need beautiful, precise and detailed work.
Jen Rarey
When I worked with Michiko, I always found her work to be well-crafted, with a strong aesthetic. She is a highly imaginative dimensional paper designer and takes great pride in her work. It was a pleasure to work with her!
LinkedIn User
Michiko developed numerous inventive and on-trend ideas for my team while working in the party and giftwrap design group at Hallmark Cards Inc. She was also among our most expert at 3D paper graphics and construction. Michiko has since worked with me on several hand-made product projects for my business. Michiko is the designer I turn to when I need beautiful, precise and detailed work.
Jen Rarey
When I worked with Michiko, I always found her work to be well-crafted, with a strong aesthetic. She is a highly imaginative dimensional paper designer and takes great pride in her work. It was a pleasure to work with her!
LinkedIn User
Michiko developed numerous inventive and on-trend ideas for my team while working in the party and giftwrap design group at Hallmark Cards Inc. She was also among our most expert at 3D paper graphics and construction. Michiko has since worked with me on several hand-made product projects for my business. Michiko is the designer I turn to when I need beautiful, precise and detailed work.
Credentials
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Internet Marketing Certificate
Johnson County Community CollegeJul, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Adobe Certified Expert in Illustrator
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Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop
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Adobe Graphic Design Certificates | Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat
Johnson County Community College -
Web Designer Certificate
Johnson County Community College
Experience
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BioMicrobics, Inc. - Better Water. Better World.®
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Creative & Graphic Designer
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2022 - Present
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Graphic Designer
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Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
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Johnson County Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor | Graphic Design
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2013 - 2019
• Lead and encourage students to strengthen capabilities in the learning and exploring process of 3-D Design. • High rating from students' survey and positive comments of how much the class helped study and in reaching career goals • Lead and encourage students to strengthen capabilities in the learning and exploring process of 3-D Design. • High rating from students' survey and positive comments of how much the class helped study and in reaching career goals
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American Public Works Association
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United States
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Public Safety
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graphic Designer
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2013 - 2016
• Redesigned monthly national magazine, the Reporter, as a result gaining many compliments and increased number of advertisers. • Re-branded sub-division of "Center for Sustainability" refreshing the look and style to convey the message while keeping overall consistency. • Prioritized while multitasking on various project such as advertisements, flyers, signs, catalogs, and videos, with user friendly interactivity. • Redesigned monthly national magazine, the Reporter, as a result gaining many compliments and increased number of advertisers. • Re-branded sub-division of "Center for Sustainability" refreshing the look and style to convey the message while keeping overall consistency. • Prioritized while multitasking on various project such as advertisements, flyers, signs, catalogs, and videos, with user friendly interactivity.
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Hallmark Cards
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Graphic Designer
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2001 - 2009
Initiated and designed profitable marketing products in various departments in team-oriented environment • Earned a reputation as a go-to designer for forward-thinking and multidimensional ideas. • Regular member in selective innovation teams in development of crucial new products for company, high score at consumer tests for prototypes that were collaborations with engineers resulted in manufacturing • Key contributor of multimillion dollar major collections such as Christmas and Birthday, generating numerous top-selling products including gift bag (#5 out of 106), invitation card (#1 out of 12) and many other best/long time sellers • Special compliment by David Hall (current President, family of Hallmark founder) recognizing my outstanding original creations
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Pentagram
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United Kingdom
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Design Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Intern Graphic Designer
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1999 - 2001
Collaborated with multiple designers to produce accurate prototypes and presentation materials meeting tight deadlines • Originated effective logo for a new hair product directed by renowned designer, April Greiman • Received high recommendations from the partner, Kit Hinrichs, and the manager from the San Francisco office resulting an additional internship opportunity in the Los Angeles office Collaborated with multiple designers to produce accurate prototypes and presentation materials meeting tight deadlines • Originated effective logo for a new hair product directed by renowned designer, April Greiman • Received high recommendations from the partner, Kit Hinrichs, and the manager from the San Francisco office resulting an additional internship opportunity in the Los Angeles office
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Education
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1996 - 2000
ArtCenter College of Design
BFA, Graphic Design -
2010 - 2012
Johnson County Community College
Desktop Publishing Applications Specialist Certificate, 3.88
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