EDUCATION

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation, Laguna College of Art and Design   |   Laguna Beach, CA     

Emphasis: Drawing (traditional & digital), 2D animation, character design, layout, development

 

SKILLS

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Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Rough Animator, ToonBoom Harmony, Clip Studio Paint, & Procreate

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EXPERIENCE

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Freelance Illustrator for PD and the Pinups | Self Employed                                               2020 - Present​

• Curates vintage style pin up illustrations and commission work for Instagram followers

• Designs visually appealing artwork and characters that attracted viewers, resulting in an increase in social media engagement by 40%

• Assists an average of 5 clients a week

• Consistent with client communication to achieve creative goals in a timely manner

• Creator of PD and the Pinups on Patreon, providing exclusive sketches and illustrations

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PROJECTS

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Cartoonist for PD and the Pinups                                                                                           2023 - Present

• Illustrates vintage style humor cartoons and comics for Instagram followers

• Conceptualizes and writes one liner jokes for each cartoon

• Consistent with keeping up to date on social media and political trends in order to portray/satirize subjects accurately

• Creates unique storytelling illustrations that attracted viewers, resulting in an increase in social media engagement by 50%

 

Animator  |  Senior Thesis Film: “Give Him a Chance”                                                   

• Created, updated, maintained, and completed storyboards, character designs, layout, animation, and artwork

• Organized all artwork and animation files and sorted them to standardized formats

• Performed quality control for all animation and artwork

• Maintained an upbeat and eager attitude to help boost morale in the classroom environment

• Finished all update deadlines well before established dates, allowing ample critique from instructors