Introduction
Dedicated animator seeking creatively motivated animation development position in a professional studio. Responsible and self-motivated, able to work well both independently and in large collaborative groups. Eager to grow and develop creative skills further and establish artistic quality above industry standard. Looking to work up to leadership position, develop original films, games and television shows, or eventually open an independent studio.
Software
Maya, 3ds Max, After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, Toon Boom, Flash experience
Education
Sep 2014 - June 2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Animation
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, Georgia
Courses of study included:
Concept Development, Screen Design, Film and Television Production, Media Theory, Observational Drawing, Color Theory, Art History, Communications, 3D Modeling and Lighting, Rigging
Professional
Experience
Mar 2021 - Nov 2021
Xpanxion LLC- Animator/Designer - Contract
*Animating 2D characters, motion graphics, illustration, graphic design, marketing
*Coordinating remotely with artists to deliver 70 training videos in a short time frame
*Editing raw footage for corporate marketing videos, case studies, youtube
July 2017 - June 2020
King Show Games - Animator/Illustrator
*Animating 3D human and animal characters, motion graphics, illustration
*2D & 3D Character design, graphic design, modeling, rigging for animation
*Coordinating with technical artist and engineers to implement art in game, playtesting
Just A Bear Productions - Freelance Animation
Mar 2013 - Aug 2013
*Directing and animating 3 sequences used in TV pilot production
*Character design, layout, story boards
*All aspects of animation pipe line
Nancy Rosenberg - Freelance Animation
Sep 2012 - Oct 2012
*Developing Concept, story, characters, layout and script
*Hiring and directing voice actors
*All aspects of animation pipe line and web publishing
Blockbuster Video - Assistant Manager
Apr 2006 - Dec 2011
*Started as cashier and was promoted up to management
*Shipping and receiving inventory, customer service
*Scheduling, hiring employees, bank deposits
Awards
Savannah College of Art and Design
Jan 2015 - June 2017
June 2014 - June 2017
Achievement Honor Scholarship
Student Incentive Scholarship
Scholastic Silver Key Award
2001
Annual national award for recognition in Arts & Writing
References
Available upon request