Danica Atkinson
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Danica is a creative professional striving to blend the art of design with management to create a well rounded and welcoming departments. Her background in character design allows her understand the artist's pipeline and what it takes to cross that finish line effectively. Danica is highly effective in day to day functions, directing artists, and creating community within the office. Additionally she has excellent communication and presentation skills and thrives in a fast paced work environment!
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Assistant
Wyndam
12.2024 - Current
- Organized travel arrangements, including flights, transportation, and accommodation for seminars across multiple states.
- Proofread documents prior to submission to magazines, social media posts, or interviews.
- Drafted informational documents and posts for social media.
- Managed day to day schedule and monthly calendar
Social Media Manager
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Collect, organize, and format student's submitted artwork to be posted on social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook
- Met with Entertainment Design heads and teachers to collect information and artwork to create informative and educational content
- Managed the daily operations of all assigned social media accounts.
- Designed promotional materials using graphic design software applications.
Orientation Leader
Art Center
Pasadena, CA
03.2021 - 12.2024
- Create and update informational videos and other materials for the website
- Led virtual and in person gatherings for more than 500 students that focused on team building, communication, and socialization
- Directed and executed team projects to create large format social media content and live events for students
- Facilitated workshops on various topics including diversity awareness, mental health support and campus life.
Production Manager & Character Artist
Escape Artists
Orange, CA
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Led art team to deliver assets including style guides, artwork, and costumes
- Develop, Pitch, and Produce a group of characters with the intention of being made into costumes for a tabletop gaming production
- Self organized and motivated process within a fast paced environment
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
Teacher's Assistant
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA
09.2021 - 12.2024
- Aid different professors and classes including, but not limited to, character, lighting, & costume design
- Develop strong community within classes focused on collaboration and growth
- Uphold a highly organized classroom setting including day to day planning, course load overview, processing materials for review, and dealing with student questions
- Schedule out week by week tasks
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Extensive knowledge in Jira, Agile, and Scrum methodology
Education
B.F.S With Honors - Entertainment Design (Concept)
ArtCenter College of Design
Pasadena, CA12-2024
Skills
- Software: Photoshop CC, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Slack, PowerPoint, Trello, Miro, Jira, Agile
- Work Environment: event planning, customer service, highly organized, flexible, adaptable, telephone reception, multitasking, team leadership, customer relationship management, team building, project management, effective communication across platforms, public speaking, and professionalism
- Design and Presentation: character design, world building, storytelling, visual development, costume design, pitch decks
Timeline
Personal Assistant
Wyndam
12.2024 - Current
Production Manager & Character Artist
Escape Artists
06.2023 - 06.2024
Social Media Manager
Art Center College of Design
01.2022 - 12.2024
Teacher's Assistant
Art Center College of Design
09.2021 - 12.2024
Orientation Leader
Art Center
03.2021 - 12.2024
B.F.S With Honors - Entertainment Design (Concept)
ArtCenter College of Design