Alex DeStefanis
Leonard,MI
Summary
Dedicated Freelance Artist and Animator focused on making clients' creative dreams come true. Experienced in various industry standard software such as Adobe Suite, Zbrush, Maya, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, and Toon Boom Harmony. Eager to work on both individual and team projects to share their talents with the world. Provides constant clear communication on project details and updates with team members and/or clients to provide the best possible quality in their projects.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Artist and Animator
Self-employed
07.2019 - Current
- Worked with clients to understand desired outcomes and requirements.
- Made use of software, such as Adobe Suite, Procreate, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, Toon Boom Harmony, Blender, and traditional mediums to complete unique animations or pictures for customers.
- Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
- Utilized social media platforms proactively to promote personal brand awareness while engaging with potential clients or collaborators regularly.
- Experimented with variety of styles and techniques to produce unique works of art.
- Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.
- Managed creative process from concept to completion for various art projects.
- Collaborated with other artists on various art projects and installations.
- Developed art and design concepts.
- Utilized digital techniques to create and enhance artwork.
- Selected and purchased materials for art projects.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Cashier and Overnight Associate
Meijer
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple tasks.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to company safety procedures and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Enhanced store appearance for better customer experience through meticulous shelf stocking and arrangement.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Assisted in loss prevention efforts through vigilant monitoring of the sales floor and reporting any suspicious activity to management.
- Assisted customers with signing up for mperks rewards and using coupons.
- Helped customers with fast lane self checkout inquiries and ensured the flow of customers at the checkout lanes was constantly moving.
Seasonal Cashier
Rite Aid
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Enhanced customer service experience by efficiently processing purchases and returns.
- Increased sales of promotional items by informing customers about current offers.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Bachelor's in Entertainment Arts: Animation -
College For Creative Studies
Detroit, MI05-2025
High School Diploma -
Romeo High School
Romeo, MI06-2020
Skills
- Procreate and Procreate Dreams
- Digital illustration
- Zbrush
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Dragonframe
- Toon Boom Storyboard Pro and Harmony
- Adobe Suite
- Maya
- Photo editing
- Logo creation
- Animation Clean-up
- Blender
Timeline
Cashier and Overnight Associate
Meijer
06.2022 - 05.2024
Seasonal Cashier
Rite Aid
05.2020 - 08.2021
Freelance Artist and Animator
Self-employed
07.2019 - Current
Bachelor's in Entertainment Arts: Animation -
College For Creative Studies
High School Diploma -
Romeo High School