Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Volunteer

Ilayda Tukel

Fountain Valley,CA

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in animation/illustration, graphic design and social media for navigating challenges. Brings problem-solving skills, multi tasking, positive approach and efficiency in fast paced tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Pre-College Animation Course

Academy of Art University
10.2020 - 11.2020

- Took the course 'Introduction to Maya'

- Worked elements of the Maya software package

  • Environment modeling
  • Character modeling
  • Creating UV's
  • Materials and texturing
  • Rigging
  • Animation
  • Lighting

- Learned new skills

  • Meet assigned deadlines
  • Accept and apply critiques
  • Analyze and discuss work using industry specific terminology
  • Prepare for and contribute to class discussions and critiques

Creator/Participant

UniPath
06.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: UniPath is a virtual coach providing free consultancy services to high school and university students who want to study abroad
  • It is a start-up known internationally and I have designed its mascot and created other artworks for it which have been used in the website and across different social media platforms.
  • Worked in different departments such as YouTube (video creator and editor), PR, moderated live broadcasts
  • Crafted dynamic content marketing pieces for broad client base to drive consumer awareness of brands.
  • Mentored junior designers, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional growth within the team.
  • Boosted company''s online presence with engaging social media strategies, resulting in higher audience engagement and growth.

Volunteer

SERCEV (Association Of Children With Cerebral Palsy)
02.2021 - Current
  • Came up with the idea of giving drawing lessons every week to children who are interested and talented in art about different techniques and give them the chance to develop their interests

Volunteer

LOSEV (The Leukemia Foundation)
02.2019 - Current
  • - Came up with project ideas such as painting the children's walls with their favorite movie characters

Education

Animation/Illustration

California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05-2026

High School Diploma -

TED Ankara College Foundation Private High School
Ankara, Turkey
06-2022

Skills

  • Strong skills in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Lightroom and Blender
  • Excellent knowledge in office management software
  • Teamwork and Collaboration, proficient in all communication skills
  • Multitasking Abilities; easily adapt to fast paced environments with keeping organized and motivated approach
  • Quadrilingual: Russian, Turkish, English and B2 Level Spanish

Timeline

Volunteer

SERCEV (Association Of Children With Cerebral Palsy)
02.2021 - Current

Pre-College Animation Course

Academy of Art University
10.2020 - 11.2020

Creator/Participant

UniPath
06.2020 - Current

Volunteer

LOSEV (The Leukemia Foundation)
02.2019 - Current

Animation/Illustration

California State University Long Beach

High School Diploma -

TED Ankara College Foundation Private High School
Ilayda Tukel