Education
Academy of Art University Sept 2020 - Jun 2024
Master of Fine Arts, Visual Development
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Relevant Coursework: Prop Design, Drawing for Animation, Digital Painting
Savannah College of Art and Design Sept 2016 - Jun 2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Animation
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Relevant Coursework: 2D Animation, Character and Layout Design, 2D Production
Work Experience
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
Elementary School Art Teacher
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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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Demonstrated traditional techniques by creating digital paintings through Adobe Photoshop
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Engaged 300 students in collaborative visual creative processes to deepen their skills in design
Painting With A Twist Mar 2019 - Mar 2020
Acrylic Painting Instructor
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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 Nov 2021 - July 2022
Administrative Assistant
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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
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 Animate
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Adobe AfterEffects
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Adobe Illustrator
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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
Language
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Spanish