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Karen Ross

Cleveland,OH

Summary

Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Training

Dedicated counselor in training, known for insight, creativity, empathy, and compassion. I am a hardworking and passionate aspiring professional.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Library Associate

Willoughby Public Library
04.2022 - Current

• Meets and exceeds customer expectations by competent, attentive, friendly and professional customer service
• Provides reference and readers’ advisory services to all age groups with emphasis on young adults and adults
• Helps staff and patrons in the use of Library resources and equipment

Storyboard Artist, Illustrator

Age Of Learning Inc.
06.2018 - 01.2021
  • Create storyboards for various projects
  • Create and revise Illustrations for ELL videos and Target word illustrations
  • Create and revise animated educational videos for children grades 3-5 from storyboards to completion
  • Create design notes and revisions for animated videos

Animation Instructor

Edinboro University
01.2016 - 05.2016
  • Taught 2D Beginning and Intermediate Animation classes
  • Educated students on principles of animation
  • Focused on animated performance and storytelling

Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

Ohio State University
08.2012 - 05.2015

Education

Master of Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
05.2025

Master of Fine Arts - Animation, Design

Ohio State University, ACCAD
Columbus, OH
01.2016

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Applied Media Arts With A Concentration in Animation

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA
05.2010

Skills

  • Software:
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Toon Boom Storyboard Pro
  • Other:
  • Active Listening
  • Emotional Development
  • Empathy
  • Good Organizational Skills
  • Team Player

Volunteering

  • Helpline Volunteer, 12/2022 - Present
  • NAMI Greater Cleveland
  • Offer information, support and resources to people looking for assistance regarding living with mental illness
  • .Respectfully and effectively respond to calls, emails and live chat inquiries to NAMI Greater Cleveland Helpline service, in accordance with the NAMI Helpline mode
  • Respect the values, norms and customs of diverse populations and cultures

Timeline

Library Associate

Willoughby Public Library
04.2022 - Current

Storyboard Artist, Illustrator

Age Of Learning Inc.
06.2018 - 01.2021

Animation Instructor

Edinboro University
01.2016 - 05.2016

Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

Ohio State University
08.2012 - 05.2015

Master of Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Cleveland State University

Master of Fine Arts - Animation, Design

Ohio State University, ACCAD

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Applied Media Arts With A Concentration in Animation

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Karen Ross