About Me

I am a bilingual eLearning Developer and Visual Designer with 20+ years of experience in eLearning production, visual communication, UI design, and localization across diverse industries. I specialize in building and refining screen-based learning materials from existing scripts, outlines, and source content, transforming them into clear, visually structured modules that are easy to follow and practical to use.

As a native Japanese speaker fluent in English, I support global teams with accurate EN–JA localization and culturally aware adjustments to training content. With a strong foundation in Articulate Storyline, Rise, and Adobe Creative Cloud, I focus mainly on the development side—building courses, interactions, and layouts that work smoothly for both learners and stakeholders.

Beyond client work, I run my own digital design brand, Chippo Digital, where I create planners, templates, and other structured visual tools. This ongoing creative practice keeps my eye sharp for layout, information hierarchy, and simple systems that make content easier to understand and use.

Links: LinkedIn | Chippo Digital (Design Samples)

Areas of Expertise

Technical: Articulate Storyline & Rise | Articulate 360 | Adobe Creative Cloud (Animate, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) | HTML5 & CSS | iSpring | Microsoft 365 | Google Workspace (Slides, Sheets) | Spline (3D Web)

Key Skills: eLearning Development | Storyline Development | Learning Content & Tutorial Creation | UI & Visual Layout for Learning | Software Simulation & Screen Demo Design | EN–JA Localization for Training Content | Scenario-Based Practice & Activities | Template & Design System Creation | Quality Assurance & Detail Review | Collaboration & Communication

Professional Experience

eLearning Developer / Visual Designer for eLearning (Freelance) | Austin, TX
January 2021 – Present

  • Developed customized eLearning courses and digital learning materials to enhance workplace training and performance.
  • Built interactive Storyline modules, tutorials, and practice activities that organize complex processes into intuitive on-screen flows.
  • Created simulations and scenario-based content for operational procedures, safety, and compliance training.

Key Projects

  • Management training courses for a leading international fast-food chain.
  • Workplace hazard prevention course for a major automotive manufacturer.
  • Redesigned internal system training for a global technology company.
  • Onboarding training for staff at an international coffeehouse chain.
  • Veterinary training portal and structured digital resources for specialized diets.
  • Panels and promotional videos for a major cloud services exhibition.

Additional Experience
Freelance | Japan / Germany / North Carolina | 2003 – 2020
eLearning Developer / Visual Communication Designer

Graphic Designer | Japan
1999 – 2002

Strengths

I am creative and highly detail-oriented, with a strong focus on clarity and structure. I enjoy turning complex systems and processes into screen-based learning materials and modules that feel visually tidy, easy to follow, and approachable for busy learners.

My background in both design and eLearning development allows me to bridge aesthetics and implementation— from visual storytelling and UI layouts to screen-based tutorials and localization. I tend to be strongest in the development phase: building, refining, and polishing learning materials so they are consistent, usable, and ready for real-world rollout.