Gregory Nersesian
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished animator with nearly two decades of experience as a Contract Character Animator, specializing in 2D and 3D animation. Post-Covid, the animation industry has downsized dramatically, requiring me to change my career path. However, my proven ability to deliver high-quality animations on time demonstrates exceptional time management and problem-solving skills that are applicable in any career. Adept at collaborating with teams, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work with a diverse range of people. Detail-oriented, flexible, self-sufficient, and confident, able to meet objectives and deadlines, making me the ideal candidate to fit into an organization's culture and contribute my integrity and motivation to the environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Fishmonger
Hooked Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Responsible for store opening and closing procedures.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions about product selection. Engaged with customers to understand their needs, providing recommendations for fish selection and preparation.
- Displayed a professional, friendly, and inviting attitude when interacting with customers or colleagues.
- Weighed, wrapped, labeled, priced, and displayed merchandise for sale.
- Kept up-to-date on the latest trends in the industry to provide knowledgeable advice to customers.
- Assisted the chef in food preparation, and packed merchandise for sale.
- Ensured that all food safety regulations were followed at all times.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas to maintain health standards.
- Maintained inventory and fully stocked retail shelves while rotating perishable products to prevent expiration and waste.
- Transported stock between locations using the company van.
2D, 3D, and Stop-Motion Animator for Television
Contract Character Animator
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
09.2006 - 09.2023
- I worked on many award-winning and nominated children's television shows across a nearly two-decade career.
- Developed complex facial expressions, lip-syncing, body language, and other nonverbal communication to create animations to enhance the storytelling of a project.
- Excellent use of camera and composition to enhance animated shots.
- Collaborated with art directors and game designers to ensure animations met the desired vision.
- Professional level competence with 3D and 2D software programs, such as Autodesk Maya, Harmony, and Spine.
- Extensive experience with camera use, layout, and scene setup processes and tools.
- Reviewed workflows for efficiency and improved them whenever possible.
- Produced looping animations such as idle cycles or running loops.
- Ensured that all animations were delivered on time, according to project deadlines.
- Maintained high standards of quality control throughout production process.
- Collaborated with other animators to ensure that the animated sequences were consistent with the desired style of the production.
- Developed creative solutions for challenging problems encountered during production process.
- Assisted in training junior animators, and providing guidance and advice regarding techniques used in character animation.
2D Animator
Brown Bag Films/9Story Ent.
Toronto, ON
05.2012 - 09.2023
- Rosie’s Rules season 1
- Nick Jr's Blue’s Clues & You seasons 4 and 5 as Lead Scene Setup Artist
Freelance Character Animatior
[n]cubate studios
Remote
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Freelance character, loop animations for various handheld games
Senior 3D and 2D Animatior
GURU Studios
Toronto, ON
05.2007 - 08.2014
- Nick Jr's Abby Hatcher seasons 1, 2, and various shorts
- Spinmaster's PAW Patrol seasons 3, 4 and 5, Mission PAW: Quest for the Crown, various shorts
- Nick Jr's Shimmer & Shine season 1 (2D in Harmony)
- Cookie Jar's Mud Pit season 1
- Nick Jr's The Backyardigans seasons 3 and 4
- Guess with Jess season 1
- Macy’s Presents: Little Spirit A Christmas in New York
3D Animatior
Pipeline Studios
Hamiton, ON
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Nick Jr's Bubbleguppies season 3
- Babar and the Adventures of Badu season 3
- Oh No! It’s an Alien Invasion season 1
Stop-Motion Animation
Cuppa Coffee Studios
Toronto, ON
09.2006 - 05.2007
- Rick & Steve - The Happiest Gay Couple in All The World season 1
- MTV's Celebrity Deathmatch season 6
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA06-1990
Some College (No Degree) - English Literature
University of Toronto
Ontario, CanadaSkills
- Time management
- Professional-level competency in a variety of creative software programs
- Ability to learn, use, and troubleshoot complex software
- Attention to detail
- Customer engagement
- Team collaboration
- Leadership and critical thinking
- Interpersonal communication
- Organizational skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Openness to feedback
- Problem-solving, multitasking, and adaptability
- Ability to work with and without direction
Timeline
Fishmonger
Hooked Inc.
10.2024 - 06.2025
Freelance Character Animatior
[n]cubate studios
01.2017 - 01.2023
3D Animatior
Pipeline Studios
06.2012 - 06.2014
2D Animator
Brown Bag Films/9Story Ent.
05.2012 - 09.2023
Senior 3D and 2D Animatior
GURU Studios
05.2007 - 08.2014
2D, 3D, and Stop-Motion Animator for Television
Contract Character Animator
09.2006 - 09.2023
Stop-Motion Animation
Cuppa Coffee Studios
09.2006 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Academy of Art University
Some College (No Degree) - English Literature
University of Toronto