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Education
AnimSchool
Provo, UT
Character Performance - Instructed by Aldric Lopez
Body Acting - Instructed by Morten Enevoldsen
September 2022
March 2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Animation
September 2017 - May 2021
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) - Savannah, GA
Honors: summa cum laude
Activities: Study Abroad Program (Hong Kong, S.A.R)
Courses of Study Included:
Life Drawing, Color Theory, Speaking of Ideas, American Art
Work Experience
Barista and Hostess
May 2023 - Present
Calvary Chapel Ft. Lauderdale - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• Redesign and update the barista TV menu seasonally
• Anticipating customer needs through proper planning and multi-tasking
• Maintaining composure in a fast-paced environment and seeking assistance when needed
• Playing a key role in training new staff on procedures, recipes, and customer interaction
• Manage reservations proactively using OpenTable, ensuring a seamless dining experience for guests
Freelance 3D Artist
March 2022 - May 2023
Fantasy Studios - remote
• Implemented Maya assets into Roblox Studio and integrated them with a custom physics system
• Modeled, rigged, and textured player accessories to enrich in-game customization options
• Painted fantasy-stylized textures and repeat patterns for personalization of player in-game homes
Freelance 3D Animator
September 2022
Barnstormer Media - Stamford, CT
• Cosmic Kids Trailer: Created action and idle animations for multiple characters
• Bubbles and Friends Ep 1020: Added finishing touches to existing animations
• Utilized Autodesk Maya's Game Exporter to prepare animation for rendering in Unreal Engine
• Worked collaboratively while managing my time efficiently
• Implemented feedback to iterate and refine my animations
Collaborative Work
The Lumberjack and the Woodpecker - Directed by Connor Bushoven
September 2020 - May 2021
3D Animator, Modeler, Compositor
• Worked from a storyboard to breathe life into human, bird, and beetle characters throughout 11 shots of the film
• Referenced 2D concepts to develop Ms. Pecky model using Maya and ZBrush
• Aided in populating layouts by modeling and texturing bushes, placing cameras, and creating rough animations
• Led compositing of woodchip/dust effects, created a written guide and asset package to share with other team members
• Communicated remotely and effectively with a team through Zoom and Discord
The King and the Pawn - Directed by Caleb Blue
September 2019 - November 2019
3D Animator
• Provided additional animation
The Fox & Crow - Story by Janelle Thang
September 2019 - November 2019
3D Animator, Sound Editor
• Animated the fox character
• Rendered several shots and aided in compositing.
• Created an immersive soundtrack using Adobe Audition and online sources
Software
• Autodesk Maya
• animBot
• Studio Library
• ZBrush
• Windows
• Adobe Suite
- Photoshop
- Premiere Pro
- After Effects
- Illustrator
Technical Skills
• 3D Animation
• 3D Modeling
• Basic Rigging
• Illustration
• Graphic Design
Professional Skills
• Problem Solving
• Creative Thinking
• Collaboration
• Perseverance
• Flexibility
Awards
NATAS Southeast Student Emmy Award - Fiction Short Form
July 2022
• Awarded to The Lumberjack and the Woodpecker for excellence among works created by college students
Organizations
• Rise Up Animation
• Women in Animation
• SCAD Black Alumni Coalition
Volunteer Experience
SCAD Hometown Heroes - Calvary Christian Academy - Fort Lauderdale, FL
November 2018
• Coordinated a presentation at my former high school
• Educated prospective students on SCAD’s creative career opportunities
Mission Trip - Hocabá, Mexico
January 2016
• Served the community
• Engaged children in Bible study via skits and interaction
• Repainted the local church and handed out shoes to those in need