Adobe Photoshop
Jessie Cooke
Comic Artist, Illustrator, Live2D Animator.
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Hardworking, self-motivated, and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level 2D Artist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals in a timely and efficient manner.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Contracted WEBTOON Artist
WEBTOON
08.2019 - Current
- Lead team of artists to create quality WEBTOONS each week.
- Developed efficient workflow for fast paced environments, and trained assistant artists to utilize it.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Prioritized tasks and carefully managed time to consistently meet delivery dates.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Helped plan and design promotional banners and campaigns.
Freelance Live2D Cubism Animator
Self-employed
03.2020 - Current
- Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives.
- Used image editing software to cut, clean, and prepare completed illustrations for animation.
- Works within limitations of Live2D to troubleshoot and think outside of the box to achieve animation and effects.
- Work within Live2D to modify individual parts of an illustration to give it the illusion of motion.
- Prepare and animate Human and Non-Human characters for face and hand tracking.
- Utilize Blendshapes to create more accurate face tracking
Freelance Artist
Self-employed
03.2011 - Current
- Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
- Ordered and maintained adequate supply of materials, supplies and equipment.
- Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results.
- Determined accurate price quotes to bring in steady business and maximize revenues.
- Advertised and sold art online and at art exhibitions and fairs to increase exposure.
- Researched industry trends and evaluated competitive pieces to enhance creativity and gather fresh ideas.
- Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
Customer Service Specialist Head Cashier
Safeway
Santa Cruz, CA
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
- Redeemed coupons to discount purchases.
- Arranged and replenished service desk displays and merchandise racks to maintain appearance of store.
- Answered product questions using knowledge of sales and store promotions.
- Maintained awareness of surroundings and secured cash to minimize loss potential.
- Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 08.2010 - 03.2014
No Degree - Biology
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Mansfield, PA 08.2009 - 06.2010
Skills
Proficient in Visual Storytelling
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Flexible and Adaptable
Training and Development
Interpersonal Communication
Graphics design
Software
Clip Studio Paint
Live2D Cubism
Adobe Illustrator
Vegas Pro
Blender
Timeline
Freelance Live2D Cubism Animator
Self-employed
03.2020 - Current
Contracted WEBTOON Artist
WEBTOON
08.2019 - Current
Customer Service Specialist Head Cashier
Safeway
10.2017 - 05.2019
Freelance Artist
Self-employed
03.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
08.2010 - 03.2014
No Degree - Biology
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
08.2009 - 06.2010