Professional Experience

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Cognitive Leap Solutions Inc. Animation and Illustration Consultant | February 2022-Present

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•  Created 2D Vector Assets for educational animated content

•  Collaborated with my team lead to troubleshoot possible issues within the pipeline

•  Workshopped solutions with Unity team to create assets for educational app games

•  Animated shots using vector rigs in After Effects

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NewScape Studios After Effects Puppet Animator| February 2021-December 2021

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• Animated 2D assets in Adobe After Effects while working to ensure timely production
• Collaborated with colleagues virtually to complete any needed illustrations and resolve design issues
• Designed characters for upcoming in-house projects
• Taught my team how to create and animate with 2D puppet rigs in Adobe Animate

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Copernicus Studios Contract 2D Builds Artist | May 2020-August 2020

                                                                                        

• Created 2D props for the show Curious George, as assigned by my Builds Supervisor
• Devised creative solutions to troubleshoot problems that arose with builds
• Reviewed storyboards for props that needed to be built or adjusted current props to fit the design

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SmashBits Animation Studio Character Designer and Lead Builds Artist | March 2020-June 2020                                                                                                                                                       

• Worked closely with my art director to develop the look and feel of the characters
• Oversaw the creation of builds as the lead builder and ensured the builders followed all designs
• Edited designs as needed to keep characters consistent with the style of the production
• Ensured the high quality and overall style of the show as outlined by my executive producer

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DDLocks Studios Art and Animation Tutor |September 2019-Present

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• Tutored students of various levels and ages in character design, 2D character building, and animation
• Taught a 4-week course on 2D animation for the Farmingdale State College STEAM program

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DDLocks Studios Character Designer |September 2017 - Present

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• Produced a variety of characters, expression sheets, and cleaned character line ups for clients

• Captured the personality of my client's characters from written briefs and proved reference images
• Adhered to tight turnarounds on designs based on client’s schedules
• Clients include Hero4Hire Creatives, Low Brow Studios, and In Touch Ministries

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Computer Software

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Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Animate, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Box, Clip Studio, Maya, Toon Boom Harmony

 

 

Education

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Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation | June 2018