RESUME

Profile

Storyboard Artist, Illustrator, and 2D animator with several years of experience. Eager to learn new skills, work with new people, and a chance to work on new projects. Seeking work to advance my skills and career as a storyteller. A highly committed team player focused on detail and dedication to the final product.

Skills:

Storyboard Development, Illustration, Character Development, 2D Animation, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Lighting, Technological Literacy, Composition, Stop Motion

Software Fluency:

Photoshop CC, Premiere Pro CC, Final Cut Pro, Sketchup, Toon Boom Harmony, Autodesk 3ds Max, Animate CC, Mac High Sierra, Windows 10, Storyboard Pro

Experience

September 2018 — February 2020

Stop Motion Shop Technician: Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA

  • Monitor student use of the lab, checking students in and out of the lab

  • Give tutorials to students about software and Stop Motion techniques

  • Assist students with software/ equipment troubleshooting, and computer maintenance and repair

  • Help students and faculty with technical needs, e.g. troubleshooting and malfunctioning equipment

  • Help maintain departmental aesthetic (change and update displays within department), including desktop publishing (flyers, videos, and other promotional media)

January 2019

​Storyboard Artist: Scribbly Animation ​Catalina ​(short film) Hollywood, CA

  • Develop storyboards to create cinematic products

  • Discuss boards in weekly meetings on how to best tell the story

  • Make sure that the visuals and action in the boards are clear to the director and the animators

November 2017 — April 2018

Freelance Illustrator: High Stakes Press Tacoma, WA

  •  Created character designs based on character description and collaboration with the game designers

  •  Developed imagery for game manual as well as backer rewards

  •  Maintained consistent work schedule to complete all artwork by project deadlines

  • Pursued dialogue from the clients to ensure the product met their standards

April 2017 — June 2017

Multiple Roles: Scribbly Animation Studios ​WANTED ​(short film) Santa Barbara, CA

  •  Storyboarded entire short film

  •  Assisted in editing the final cut of the film

  •  Directed animators to ensure compliance with storyboards objectives

  • Monitored production and ensured quality in every process

  •  Oversaw animators work and directed their scenes

  •  Created all character designs from concept to final stage of production

  •  Provided key and in-between animation for several sequences in the film

  •  Recruited and managed a crew

September 2016 — March 2017

Multiple Roles: Scribbly Animation Studios ​Catacomb​ (short film) Santa Barbara, CA The film was featured at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival- February 5, 2018

  •  Coordinated with director and animators to ensure completion of project objectives

  • Developed storyboards by implementing cinematic storytelling objectives

  •  Participated in appropriate meetings and pitches with the production team

  •  Drew layouts for several scenes in the film

  •  Provided the key animation for several sequences in the film

  • As production manager; managed team, oversaw work schedules, and recorded work hours

  •  Communicated progress of work to appropriate production staff

Education and Courses

February 2019 — December 2019

Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA - Comics Layout, Character Design, Storyboarding for Cartoons

January 2018 — April 2018

The Animation Collaborative, Emeryville, CA - Introduction to Visual Storytelling

September 2015 — June 2017

University of California, Santa Barbara - BA Degree in Film and Media Studies