Summary of Qualifications
Driven and hardworking M.A. Graduate Student from the Savannah College of Art and Design seeking a career as a 2D Character Animator in a professional working environment. Knowledgeable in both traditional and digital puppet animation. Experienced in working independently and collaboratively in large and small production teams. Eager to broaden artistic horizons and develop industry-level skills in the field of animation.
Education
Master of Arts - Animation
Savannah College of Art and Design - Savannah, Georgia.
Courses of Study: 2D Character Animation, 3D Character Animation, Life Drawing, Sound Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Animation
Savannah College of Art and Design - Savannah, Georgia.
Courses of Study: 2D Character and Effects Animation, Action Analysis, Drawing, Color Theory,
3D Design, Art History, Screen Design, Sequential Art, 3D Animation.
Spring 2020
Spring 2016
Software
Fluent: Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Flash, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign.
Familiar: Maya, After Effects, Illustrator.
Work Experience
Freelance Animator - "First Catch"
Short Film by Caitlin Low - SCAD M.A. Thesis Film.
- Utilized Toon Boom Harmony Software to animate 2D effects animation: fishing line, water ripples, and water splashes.
- Collaborated with a team under the animation pipeline.
March 2017 - October 2017
Freelance Animator - "Card Force Five"
Independent Game Project
- Utilized Toon Boom Harmony software to animate 2D effects animation.
- Prototype game won "Best of Show", "Best Advanced Group Game", and "Developer's Choice" Awards in the Aurora Game Development Club "Game Dev Showcase" at Georgia Southern University.
- Collaborated with a team under the animation pipeline with daily critiques.
March 2014 - June 2014
Accomplishments
“Asiri” - SCAD Collaborative Film
Visual Development, Animation, Sound Design, Layout.
"The Cookie Crumbles" - Director, Short Film
Freelance Character Animator - Oxinfree Studios
- Utilized Adobe Flash software to animate 2D character puppets.
- Collaborated with a team under the animation pipeline.
- Engaged in group critiques for work feedback.
“Rot n' Roll” - SCAD Collaborative Film
2D Character Animator, Cleanup Artist, Digital Colorist.
KLIK! Amsterdam Animation Festival Screening Pick
"Style in the Cartoon Modern Era"
- Group animation film project selected to be screened for the “Contemporary
Cartoon Modern” program at the 6th Annual KLIK! Amsterdam Animation Festival.
Academic and Artistic Honors Scholarship, SCAD Dean’s List.
Graduated Summa Cum Laude, BFA.
September 2014 - October 2014
January 2020 - February 2020
2011 - 2020
August 2015 - May 2016
November 2013
July 2013 - March 2015
2016
References
References Available Upon Request.