Alex Donnelly

Designed and executed a two-year-long traditional animation project for my college thesis, teaching me about focus and dedication.

• Project Scope and Ownership: Independently conceptualized, designed, and produced a complete traditional animated film from initial story ideation to final music composition, showcasing full ownership of the project's creative and technical aspects.
• Endurance and Focus: Successfully maintained dedication and focus over an extended two-year period, highlighting exceptional commitment to seeing a complex project through from start to finish.
• Multifaceted Skillset: Engaged in various aspects of production, including original storytelling, character design, background art creation, visual development, and musical composition.
• Creative Autonomy: Demonstrated artistic independence by shaping all elements of the film, resulting in a unique and distinctive project that reflects my creative vision and narrative sensibilities.
• Technical Proficiency: Utilized traditional animation techniques to bring the project to life, showcasing proficiency in animation methods, visual design, and sound integration.

Through the creation of this animated thesis film, I cultivated a unique voice through my work.

Created an animated advertisement for Seager Co., a prominent clothing company, effectively showcasing their products and brand identity.

• Time Management: Successfully managed project timelines and met all deadlines.
• Collaborative Adaptation: Collaborated closely with the client to incorporate their feedback and make necessary revisions, demonstrating a flexible approach to adapting the animation according to the client's vision.
• Effective Communication: Engaged in open and constructive communication with the client to understand their ideas and translate them into engaging visual concepts.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Overcame challenges by implementing creative solutions to technical and creative issues.
• Humorous Conceptualization: Developed a humorous and engaging concept for the advertisement, leveraging storytelling and animation techniques to create a memorable and entertaining commercial.

Instructed and supervised children in ocean safety practices and lifesaving techniques, fostering a secure and educational environment while cultivating a strong sense of responsibility.

• Child Education and Safety: Provided comprehensive instruction to children on water safety, ocean techniques, and basic lifesaving skills.
• Parental Interaction: addressing inquiries, concerns, and providing updates on children's progress.
• Risk Management: Ensured the safety of participants through vigilant monitoring, implementing safety protocols, and responding promptly to any potential hazards or emergencies.
• Responsibility and Accountability: Exercised a high level of responsibility in supervising and guiding children, highlighting the ability to manage a group of individuals with varying needs and ensuring their well-being.
• Adaptability: Tailored instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles and abilities among children.
• Conflict Resolution: Effectively managed behavioral challenges and conflicts among participants, fostering a supportive and respectful learning environment for all.
• Leadership and Teamwork: Collaborated with fellow instructors and support staff to coordinate lessons, ocean activities, and safety procedures, demonstrating teamwork and leadership skills.

By serving as a Junior Lifeguard Instructor, I developed invaluable skills in child education, safety management, parental communication, and responsibility, contributing to the creation of a secure and fun ocean experience.

coordinated large-scale pest control projects focused on fumigating apartment complexes.

• On-Site Supervision: Maintained a physical presence on-site during fumigation operations.
• Preparation Meetings: Conducted comprehensive pre-fumigation meetings with residents, providing clear and concise instructions on necessary preparations.
• Problem Solving: Swiftly addressed any unexpected challenges or issues that arose during fumigation.
• Documentation and Reporting: Generated detailed reports on project progress, noting key milestones, challenges, and outcomes, facilitating accurate project tracking and evaluation.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensured adherence to all relevant safety and regulatory guidelines, guaranteeing a safe and compliant work environment for all parties involved.