Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Awards
Accomplishments
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ANTONIO COZZOLINO

WWW.ACOZZ.ORG

Summary

Goal-driven 2D-Animator & Graphic Designer successful at applying technical skills to create art to inform and engage audiences. Clear communicator and collaborative team player with eye for detail and known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, Toonboom, and other design software, with proficiency in conceptualizing innovative designs that engage and inform audiences. Excel at time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring successful project execution from concept to completion.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Graphic Designer & Illustrator

Auburn University
01.2022 - Current
  • Continuously hired to create graphics, logos, posters, and other various promotional artworks for the University
  • These promotional artworks include posters for large-scale events and concerts, hosted by the University's Sigma-Chi Fraternity house
  • Worked hands-on with the performers and their management for these concerts;

This includes notable figures such as Sheck Wes, Cactus Jack Records, Sean Kingston, Lupe Fiasco, & Rich The Kid

  • Utilized typography, color, and layout to enhance visual communication and message clarity.
  • Implemented client feedback into design revisions, ensuring final deliverables met project requirements.
  • Conducted research on design trends to maintain fresh and relevant visual content.

Table/Bar Server & Cook

Holsten's Brookdale Confectionery
Bloomfield, USA
07.2019 - Current
  • Coordinated orders to expedite food from the kitchen according to cook and delivery times.
  • Worked successfully with diverse coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Developed and maintained customer relations by providing prompt, courteous service.

Album Cover/Concept Artist

Freelance
01.2019 - Current
  • Worked directly with the artists, even indulging in their music to be able to understand their vision and help bring it to life and even beyond
  • Enhanced existing artwork by adding details such as texture or color palette changes.
  • Organized multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Assisted in developing marketing materials such as posters or logos that accurately reflect the artist's identity/brand.

Graphic Designer & Illustrator

Freelance
01.2016 - Current
  • Hired to develop graphic designs for logos, t-shirts, advertisements, and other marketing materials.
  • Worked hands-on with wide ranges of small business owners to help craft the best possible outcome for their business
  • Leveraged proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator to design promotional materials.

Animator

Sesame Street
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Recruited to be 2D animation assistant, responsible for animating all background characters for a short animated segment for Season 54 Episode 29, "Brave Bessie by Brave Gabrielle"
  • Collaborated with production staff to ensure that all aspects of an animation project are completed on time.
  • Developed characters, props, backgrounds, and other elements of the animation.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager

The Hero King
Nutley, USA
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • Prepared rough sketches of product concepts, discussed with clients, and made necessary changes.
  • Produced projects for advertising and informational purposes.
  • Selected colors and themes while adding functionality to create new designs.

Education

BFA - Animation & Multi Media

William Paterson University

Skills

  • 2D Animation
  • 2D Composition
  • Storyboarding
  • Graphic Design
  • Character Design
  • Illustration
  • Background Design
  • Stop-Motion
  • Logo design
  • Toonboom Harmony
  • Storyboard Pro
  • Animate (Flash)
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • Clip Studio Paint
  • Premiere Pro
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Procreate

Affiliations

Academic Work:

Storyboarding & Animation | WPUNJ | Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023 |

  • Created scripts from scratch and from preexisting ideas from classmates, as well as created original, unique character design sheets for the scripts.
  • Storyboarded scripts and characters, as well as created animatics with sound

The Special Seasoning (Thesis Short Film) | WPUNJ | Fall 2022 - Spring 2023

  • Directed, designed, storyboarded, animated, edited and composited a fully finished 10-minute-long animated short film.

Personal Work:

  • I create a plethora of original characters,setting designs, stories and other animations and use them for my following for social media.
  • My personal work has generated over 10 Million views and 20k followers across YouTube, Twitter (X), and Instagram.

Awards

  • Dean's List, WPUNJ
  • 09/01/21
  • 01/01/21
  • 09/01/22
  • 01/01/22
  • 09/01/23
  • 01/01/23
  • Creative Excellence in Digital Art and Design, WPUNJ, 01/01/23

Accomplishments

Dean’s List | WPUNJ |

Fall and Spring 2021

Fall and Spring 2022

Fall and Spring 2023

Awards | WPUNJ |

Creative Excellence in Digital Art and Design (2023)

Timeline

Animator

Sesame Street
06.2023 - 10.2023

Graphic Designer & Illustrator

Auburn University
01.2022 - Current

Table/Bar Server & Cook

Holsten's Brookdale Confectionery
07.2019 - Current

Album Cover/Concept Artist

Freelance
01.2019 - Current

Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager

The Hero King
09.2017 - 09.2018

Graphic Designer & Illustrator

Freelance
01.2016 - Current

BFA - Animation & Multi Media

William Paterson University
ANTONIO COZZOLINO