2D Animator | Illustrator | Motion Graphics Animator
Video Animation – Graphic Design – Storytelling – Concept Art – Character Illustrations
Multi-disciplinary graphic designer and 2D animator with nearly 6 years of experience creating dynamic graphics, animation, and illustrations using Adobe Photoshop.
Highly talented and deeply passionate using creativity to emotionally engage, inform, and inspire audiences.
Expert at cultivating impactful brand presence and awareness across a myriad of mediums.
Experience
Freelance Designer
-Freelance, Remote — August 2014- Present
Engaged clients through referral and word of mouth; led entire process, from initial engagement to final product delivery and strategy explanation.
Demonstrated ability to understand client needs and individual ideas through communication.
Built reputation for reliability and efficiency while delivering animation, graphic design, and illustration projects including branding/logos, concept art, character illustrations, and special promotions.
Animation Intern
-NAMU Stories, Remote — June 2018- February 2019
Contributed to animation for the short film, Graveyard Spiral, as 2D rotoscope animator.
Created mattes to accurately reflect motion of particular object/s over series of frames in 2D.
Demonstrated sophisticated shape creation and editing skillset; shape animation by hand and with trackers; and shape compositing, fill modes and opacity settings.
Demonstrated the ability to complete assigned work as well as revise and redo the work of other interns who left the project.
Motion Graphics Intern
-Ignition FX, Kansas City, MO — May 2016- August 2016
Worked on multiple ongoing projects with focus on animation and motion graphics design.
Gained understanding for creating and developing multimedia content for customer stories, internal brand videos, product marketing videos and other enterprise-wide projects.
Collaborated on development of scripts, storyboarding, allocation of resources, and selection of optimal forms of media for ongoing projects.
Created captivating motion graphics videos and incorporated motion graphic treatments into live-action videos.
Cake Decorator
-Hen House, Leawood, KS — July 2018- Present
Assisting in the responsibilities of the Hen House Bakery, including but not limited to, stocking, answering phone calls, decorating cakes, and providing customer service.
Kennel Worker
-Roeland Park Veterinary Clinic, Roeland Park, KS — March 2014- September 2014
Assisted in creating a clean and healthy environment for pets, as well as being responsible for food, medication, and exercise.
Central Shop Custodian
-Kansas City Art Institute; Kansas City, MO — August 2013-May 2017
Responsible for up-keeping of the campus’ wood shop as to keep the environment safe to work machinery without risk of injury.
Education
Kansas City Art Institute Kansas City, MO 2013- 2017 BFA in Animation
Francis Howell Central Cottleville, MO 2009-2013 Graduated with a high school diploma
Skills and Softwares
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Animate
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Illustrator
Cinema 4D
Procreate
Storyboarder
Microsoft Office
Able to use both Mac and Windows
Trained in Customer Service
Capable of 2D Character and Special Effects
Shows and Awards
CinemaKC KCPT
Appeared in an episode of CinemaKC discussing local animators. Presented and talked about film ‘NecroDance' Aired 1.27.17
Drama of the Body: The Moving Image
A collaboration with the Kansas City Opera House headed by Misty Gamble. Work was shown at exhibition.
Deans Award
May and December 2015 KCAI
BlackSheep Show
Kansas City Art Institute self juried animation show. NecroDance was shown. May 2015
Alamo Film and Animation Show
Official juried show for Animation, Film, and Graphic Design. Animation Junior Producer (Spring 2014) Animation Producer (Fall 2015 and Spring 2016)