About

Current sophomore at Drexel University studying Animation and Visual Effects, looking for a job as a CG generalist or character designer. Committed to producing high quality work and exceeding expectations to achieve company and team goals. Background experience in a variety of positions along the production pipeline.

Experience

Vesuvio’s/Nick’s Place – Host/Customer Service/Cashier

Millstone Township, NJ – June 2021-current

• Greeted guests upon arrival, provided menus, and managed table and reservation scheduling
• Managed customer interactions by taking phone orders for both takeout and delivery, ensuring all complaints and requests were resolved
• Efficiently managed a flexible schedule and diverse menu rotations, ensuring smooth operation during coworker absences
• Promoted a clean and efficient environment through frequent table bussing, silverware wrapping, and ingredient restocking

NewPoint Strategies – 2D Animator/Character Designer/UI Developer

Remote – September 2023-March 2024

• Collaborated on the production of character designs and animation for a 2D animated video series while also contributing to the creation of UI assets for an accompanying game
• Successfully communicated with team leaders and other interns to master new software and adhere to a uniform style
• Implemented suggestions received from company executives to create increasingly satisfactory results
• Effectively managed remote work schedule and hours, consistently meeting goals before deadlines and executive meetings

Education

Bachelor of Science – Animation and Visual Effects

Drexel University, Philadelphia PA

Expected June 2027

Relevant Coursework

• Animation I & II
• Previsualization for Animation
• Design for Media I & II
• Computer Graphics Imaging I & II
• Tools for Animation & VFX
• Imaging for Animation & VFX
• Painting Basics
• Introductory Drawing

Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, Premiere Pro, Substance Painter, After Effects)
• Autodesk Maya
• Nuke
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Zbrush
• Telephone reception and communication
• Team collaboration
• Time management

Honors and Awards

• Drexel University Dean’s List – December 2022
• Drexel University Dean’s List – March 2023
• Gifted and Talented Art Scholarship – June 2022
• Drexel Westphal Portfolio Scholarship – December 2021
• Dean’s List Scholarship – December 2021

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