Enthusiastic artist seeking a full time animation or visual development position in a professional environment. Experienced in all Adobe products, Maya, Toon Boom, Sketchbook Pro, and openCanvas, all on the Windows platform. Capable of most html coding. Mature, responsible employee, who is easily able to navigate and contribute within a team or produce quality pieces as an individual. Can work efficiently and calmly under pressure. Aiming to develop higher skill sets and commit to meaningful projects.
-creating concept, illustration, character, and animation assets
-supervising animation and illustration interns
-maintaining deadlines and delegating tasks
-aiding the art director in designing product's overall style
-working closely within a team environment
-insuring customer service and hospitality
-financial responsibilities
-maintaining positive communication between supervisors and wait-staff
-creating concept and character designs, illustrations, and animations
-maintaining schedules and deadlines set by the customer
-providing timely communication and quick turn-arounds for clientele
-producing quality work through versatile mediums
-insuring customer service and hospitality
-completing daily organization and restock
-fashion stylizing for customers and displays
-courses of study include : art foundations, 3d software and animation, 2D character animation, character and layout design
-2010 : illustration chosen to be published in the Sugar Ninjas: Spicy anthology
-2009 - 2010 : SCAD academic scholarship for maintaining excellent GPA
-2002 : 2nd place in West Tennessee division of Congressional Art Study
-2002 : top 10% of graduation class, Tennessee Challenge Graduate with honors
-1998 - 2002 : best of Show 4 years running in the Obion county annual art show
-art instructor for the CDC mentally and physically disabled students of OCCHS
-art instructor for the Obion County elementary schools (K - 8th)
-available upon request