Laura Dalesandro
Yardley,PA
Summary
Experienced animation professional that is versatile in both the creative and production side of the industry.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Writer/Illustrator Children's Books
KT Literary
04.2020 - Current
- Wrote and illustrated a graphic novel and chapter book for children ages 5-11
- Created and developed new ideas for picture books and graphic novels to submit to publishing houses.
Model/Clean Up Artist for Alice Wonderland Bakery
Disney TVA
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Cleaned up models weekly per each episode.
Background Designer
MAGNETIC DREAMS/Sesame Street
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Designed layouts for Sesame Street “When You Wish Upon a Pickle.”
Character Design/Clean Up Artist
WARNER BROTHERS ANIMATION/Teen Titans Go!
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Designed and cleaned up characters for blockbuster feature “Teen Titan’s Go to the Movies”
Character Design/Clean Up ArtistD
DISNEY TELEVISION ANIMATION/The 7D
02.2013 - 05.2016
- Designed characters/props weekly.
Production Manager
Cartoon Network/Billy And Mandy
03.2004 - 02.2006
- Supervised production coordinators, production assistants, designers, and editors.
- Checked in with artists' deadlines.
- Attended and lead weekly production meetings.
Production Coordinator
Cartoon Network
08.2001 - 03.2004
- Ensured timely delivery of projects by closely monitoring schedules and milestones.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Art Education
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA05.1997
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe In Design
- Adobe Animate
- Time Management
- Creative Writing
- Creative Collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Italian
Limited Working
Timeline
Model/Clean Up Artist for Alice Wonderland Bakery
Disney TVA
02.2022 - 04.2022
Writer/Illustrator Children's Books
KT Literary
04.2020 - Current
Background Designer
MAGNETIC DREAMS/Sesame Street
08.2018 - 10.2018
Character Design/Clean Up Artist
WARNER BROTHERS ANIMATION/Teen Titans Go!
02.2018 - 04.2018
Character Design/Clean Up ArtistD
DISNEY TELEVISION ANIMATION/The 7D
02.2013 - 05.2016
Production Manager
Cartoon Network/Billy And Mandy
03.2004 - 02.2006
Production Coordinator
Cartoon Network
08.2001 - 03.2004
Bachelor of Science - Art Education
The Pennsylvania State University