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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, GA
12.2023

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
08.2019

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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