
Experience
Jazwares- Product Design Intern- Girls Toys
June 2023 - Aug 20203
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Designed and developed innovative and engaging toy products that captivated the imaginations of children, while incorporating educational themes
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Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, brand, and engineering to ensure seamless development of designs
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Utilized 2D design softwares (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Procreate) to create detailed product specifications, renderings, and concept sketches
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Actively participated in brainstorming sessions, sharing insights and ideas, fostering a creative and collaborative environment within the design team
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Committed to learning and professional growth by actively seeking feedback and opportunities to expand design skills and industry knowledge
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School- Elementary Art Teacher
Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
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Created 24 monthly lesson plans for K-5th grade levels, highlighting the 7 elements of art in over 20 unique artistic mediums, and key art historical events to emulate the specific period’s style
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Engaged 300 students in collaborative visual creative processes to deepen their skills in design
Painting With A Twist- Acrylic Painting Instructor
Mar 2019 - Mar 2020
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Taught 2-4 acrylic painting classes per day within a 10 hour schedule
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Instructed customers on paint technique to practice composition and color theory
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Advised customers on brushwork skill to exercise shape language, thick to thin linework, and texture
American Empire Builders- Administrative Assistant
Nov 2021 - July 2022
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Scheduled 2-4 vendor contract meetings weekly highlighting equipment rental time periods
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Facilitated communication through organized documentation, to ensure clarity between company and vendor invoices
Education
Academy of Art University- Master of Fine Arts, Visual Development , 2024
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Relevant Coursework: Prop Design, Drawing for Animation, Digital Painting
Savannah College of Art and Design- Bachelor of Fine Arts, Animation, 2020
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Relevant Coursework: 2D Animation, Character and Layout Design, 2D Production
Film Works
The Mandrake | Visual Development & Character Animation
June 2021
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Director : Quincy Baltes
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Sketched character concepts to produce various detailed character designs and layouts
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Added flat color and shadow to layout sketch, creating a strong foundation for detail
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Developed character rough animation using straight ahead action in TV Paint
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Featured in over 20 film festivals: Global Shorts (Best Animated Short) International Short Film Fest (Best Animated) Los Angeles Independent Film Festival (Best Animated Student Short)
Skills
Software
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Procreate
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Adobe Photoshop
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Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe AfterEffects
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Adobe Animate
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TV Paint
Technical
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Character Design
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Layout Design
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Prop Design
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Digital Painting
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Animation Principles