Resume
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Computer Animation,
Ringling College of Art & Design - Sarasota, FL May 2024
Modeled and textured characters, environments, and props using Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter
Animated and polished numerous animation shorts using Maya, Nuke and Adobe Premiere
Designed characters and environments, planned animation with thumbnails, researched and developed indoor and outdoor lighting for my animation
Developed original story and edited story boards into animatics with sound using Premiere and AE
ANIMATION & ILLUSTRATION EXPEREINCE
Animator
Panscene Creative and Culture Technology, Beijing, China May – Aug 2023
Designed and created 4.5 minutes demo of animated video, translating comic books into animation using PS, AE and Premiere
Researched and learned the whole procedure for creating moving comic animation
Worked alongside directors and colleagues to create unique animations and SFX to translate artistic vision into visual medium
Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives by myself
Art Internship,
SupplyWisdom June 2022 – Sep 2022
Create 2-minute animated explainer video using online Animation platforms, Photoshop, and Premiere for promotional purposes
Working as the only animator, researched, and analyzed different animation platforms to identify the best solution for company's needs
Developed storyboards, character designs, created motion graphics and edited sound effects
Communicated clearly with department heads and proved successful working within tight deadlines in a dynamic work environment (10 days ahead of schedule)
Commissioned Illustrator
St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Ojai, CA Feb 2020
Created concept art poster design for St. Thomas Church for its 100th year celebration
Poster design appeared on website landing and behind center altars in weekly mass, which serves all locals in Ojai area
Artwork featured on merchandise like t-shirts and book pins
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Animation Club Founder/Leader
Villanova Preparatory School, Ojai, CA 2016-2020
Founded Villanova’s Animation Club as a freshman; served as president all four year
Organized club events twice each month and spoke as the head during open club days
Collaborated with and educated over 10 club members on production of artwork each week
Planned and celebrated events like Halloween during club meetings
Art Club Member/Secretary
Villanova Preparatory School, Ojai, CA 2016-2020
Engaged in weekly meetings to collaborate with school activities like musicals
Organized and calculated finances for events like visiting a museum
SKILLS
Advanced Proficiency in Maya, Photoshop, and MS Office
Fluent in Zbrush, 3D Coat and Substance Painter
Extensive Use of Adobe Premiere, After Affects and Nuke
Advanced 2D Storyboard and Animation Skills
AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Dean’s Scholarship, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL (2020-present)
Pozen Family Scholarship for Young Entrepreneurs, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL (2022)
President's List, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL (2020)
Special Artist Scholarship (based upon winning St. Thomas Aquinas banner contest), Ojai, CA (2020)