Ariel Cassels
Clarkston,GA
Summary
Story-driven Animator focused on character development and high-quality animation. Successful at completing emotion-driven and dramatic shots. Versed in a wide range of animation styles, techniques and software programs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Commissioned Artist
Individual Client
10.2022 - 10.2022
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission idea of 10 page storyboard to establish style of their characters and pacing/layout of story.
- Communicated with client consistently, took changes into account, and reported back with those changes promptly.
- Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
- Drew illustrations and concepts for visualization, presentation and development purposes.
Retail Associate
Aldi
03.2022 - Current
- Drove customer loyalty and consistent sales through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Monitored sales floor for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Retail Associate
Lowes
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Refunded payments for returned items, processed exchanges, and offered store credit to achieve customer satisfaction.
Volunteer
Local Cat Shelter Via Snap2it Program
03.2019 - 04.2019
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs for cats and space they occupied.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to film and edit an informative video on the need for trapping, spay/neutering, and releasing or adopting out cats. Video was used on the shelter’s website.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Animation
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA12.2023
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA08.2019
Skills
- 2D Animation
- Concept Art
- Character Design
- Adobe Creative Suites
- Toonboom HarmonyStoryboard
- Self-Directed Learning
- Teamwork
- Project Management
- Storytelling
Timeline
Commissioned Artist
Individual Client
10.2022 - 10.2022
Retail Associate
Aldi
03.2022 - Current
Retail Associate
Lowes
03.2020 - 02.2022
Volunteer
Local Cat Shelter Via Snap2it Program
03.2019 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Animation
Kennesaw State University
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Georgia State University
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