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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Recently graduated young professional. Looking for opportunities to begin my career in storyboard, character design, and animation. Ready to work, learn, and adapt.
SKILLS
- Story development
- Hand sketching
- Adobe Animate CC
- StoryboardPro
- Character Design
- Public speaking
- Adobe After Effects CC
- Adobe Photoshop CC
- Editing
- TvPaint
- Toon Boom Harmony
- Adobe Illustrator CC
EXPERIENCE
2D Animator, Savannah College of Art and Design I Savannah . Ga (2019 – 2020)
- Senior Thesis Film Titled Event Horizon
- Showed planned designs to creative teams with basic drawings and (Software] sketches
- Approached and solved work problems with initiative and sound judgment
- Improved project plans by creating storyboards showing current development arcs, planned directions, and cinematography requirements
- Created narrative sequences according to timeline specifications with strong scripts and execution plans Worked effectively with diverse team to accomplish daily objectives and meet long-term goals
- Assisted with tasks and work duties during slow periods to maintain team productivity
- Completed accurate work tasks by carefully reviewing every order
Ghost Tour Guide | Savannah . Ga (2020 – 2021)
- Memorized and repeated script to group and would interoperate and perform off book and with personal flair
- Improvised and had to think and problem solve quickly in varied situations
- Crowd control and management
Schwartz-Katz Studio | Cleveland . Oh (2020 – Present)
- Assist in all aspects of studio
- Apply computer skills and office assistance
Grafix Arts Systems | Cleveland . Oh (2015 – Present)
- Marketing
- Manufacturing line assistance
- Team organization
- Project leadership
EDUCATION
B.FA Animation (May 2021)
Savannah College of Art and Design. Savannah. Ga
- Coursework in Stop Motion, 2d Puppet Animation and Rigging, Character Design, and Dance
High School Diploma (June 2016)
Shaker Heights High School, Shaker Heights Ohio
AWARDS
Gold Award For Animated Shorts (2020)
Given to the Second Best Student Film at the SCAD Animation Showcase