Grant Mukai

Hello, I'm Grant Mukai

Web Development | Email Marketing | Database Administration | Multimedia | Communications | Marketing | Web Content Management | Journalism

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Washington, District of Columbia, USA 20036

Hello, I'm Grant Mukai

Web Development | Email Marketing | Database Administration | Multimedia

Who Am I?

My name is Grant Mukai and I am a front-end Web developer and systems support specialist for the American Political Science Association (APSA) in the District of Columbia. I work in the Marketing and Communications Department where I help manage our association's primary website as well as several small-scale WordPress sites devoted to promoting political science and helping our special interest sections organize themselves on the Web. I also serve as the primary point of contact for our database management and assist my team with our social media and publications while providing excellent customer service to our members in English, French and Spanish. Although we are located in the United States, we have a very large international membership base.

Before joining APSA, I worked at both the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business in Washington and iQ Solutions in Rockville, Maryland, developing email newsletters. Some of the healthcare agencies I worked for include the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). I have also produced and updated English and Spanish webpages for the National Institutes of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS).

A large part of my responsibilities at iQ Solutions consisted of making sure that webpages and documents met the Web Accessibility Guidelines set forth by the World Wide Web Consortium and Section 508 of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Prior to my career switch from journalism to Web development, I was an Associate News Producer for Wellesley Public Media in the town of Wellesley, Massachusetts, where I produced news reports and documentaries for the local cable access station. In the Boston area, I was instrumental in bringing online video content to the Patch.com platform where I provided freelance video work on a number of local events and businesses and ran a weekly real estate column.

I am a proud alumnus of Boston University's College of Communication where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in French Language and Literature.

In my free time, I can be found dancing Lindy Hop and Blues, two popular styles of social dance, and hanging out in Washington's international scene.

I hope to hear from you soon!

Sincerely,

Grant Mukai

What I Can Do

Writing

As a journalism major, I know how to write well for both print and online publications. I have used my writing abilities to report the news and also to promote businesses in the marketing space.

Multimedia

In my reporter days, I worked as a television producer and video editor. I created my own stories from start to finish and designed my own special effects.

Email Design

By understanding that email design is not the same as Web design, I am proficient in coding “depricated” HTML and inline CSS as well as having a good idea of what Outlook does and does not support.

Clear Code

I am very serious about only writing the cleanest up-to-date HTML5, CSS3 and PHP7. My code is properly indented and follows standards set by the W3C and Section 508 of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Responsive Design

Not only do I understand how to implement media queries and float and scale content for responsive Web design, I also undestand best practices for creating responsive email (where supported).

Support

Although I provide Web services for my association, I also offer training to our staff on how to manage their own content and assist our members in English, French and Spanish with membership issues.

Web Development

I manage and administer several websites and SQL databases to make sure that information is up-to-date in order to promote research and collaboration within the political science community.

Last updated: 22 September 2016

Work Experience

Web Services & System Support Specialist

American Political Science Association

03.2015 - 09.2016

Web Developer (contract)

Georgetown University, McDonough School of Business

10.2014 - 03.2015

Web Producer I (contract)

iQ Solutions

04.2014 - 10.2014

Duties

Manage Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL databases, run queries and produce reports
Oversee and manage the implementation of the association's intranet including a web-based help desk
Install and configure theme options and server setting for several WordPress sites
Provide photography,edited video clips, news articles and podcasting for PoliticalScienceNow.com
Design prospectus documents for conference exhibitors
Translate surveys and advertising into French
Provide Web graphics for websites and email newsletters
Design and configure conference mobile applications through EventMobi
Provide Web services to members

Designed and developed email marketing templates for the Office of Marketing and Communications
Designed printed flyers and posters
Designed Web graphics
Managed and organized WordPress and Drupal content and configured Web servers
Consulted with other departments to determine electronic communication initiatives
Built a PHP email marketing application to automate email creation

Performed quality control on a number of websites and product catalog pages for healthcare clients including federal government agencies
Drafted email marketing materials and ADA-compliant webpages and PDFs
Updated webpage content and designed Web elements
Reviewed Web and email content for coding errors for Americans with Disbilities Act Section 508 standards compliance
Enforced Web standards policies and verified cross-browser compatibility

Education

Bachelor of Science, Broadcast Journalism

Minor, French Language & Literature

Boston University, College of Communication

09.2006 - 05.2010

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Communications

I publicize award recipients and events in the field of political science through online outreach including publications, social media and email newsletters.

Last updated: 23 September 2016