Madeleine King
Animator
Sacramento,CA
Summary
https://vimeo.com/1097737245/4d38cf092b?share=copy
Collaborative 3D character animator and creative professional with organized approach to managing project details. Skilled with both computerized and hand-drawn artistry. Works great with others to bring visions to life. I’m looking for the opportunity to work in the industry and learn as much as I can about the process in making an animation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookseller
Capitol Books
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted customers with book recommendations, special orders, and in-depth literary knowledge to enhance their shopping experience.
- Managed inventory using Bookmanager, including processing shipments, updating stock levels, and maintaining accurate product listings.
- Processed sales transactions and special orders through the Bookmanager POS system.
Illustrator
PanAmerican Publishing
01.2024 - Current
- Create 2D illustrations using programs like Photoshop and procreate.
- Create character designs and environment designs for several books.
Barista
There and Back Again Cafe
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
Barista
Starbucks
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Promoted additional items with beverages, increasing store sales.
- Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
Animator
University of California, Santa Barbara (Students Against Sexual Assault)
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Developed character movements, environments, and visual effects using industry-standard software such as Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, and After Effects.
- Collaborated with storyboard artists, designers, and creative directors to bring concepts to life.
- Designed frame-by-frame animations as well as rigged character animations for smoother motion.
Education
Character Animation
Animschool
Online08.2025
Degree - Film and Media Studies, Art
University of California
01.2021
Skills
- Maya
- Excel
- Final Cut Pro
- Photoshop
- Premiere
- Word
- Reading comprehension
- Point-of-sale system
- Book signing events
- Visual displays
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Looking for work in the Animation industry.
I love animation and I’ll be graduating school in character animation in a few months. I’m looking for the opportunity to work in the industry and learn as much as I can about the process in making an animation.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bookseller
Capitol Books
08.2024 - Current
Barista
There and Back Again Cafe
03.2024 - 09.2024
Illustrator
PanAmerican Publishing
01.2024 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
01.2022 - 03.2024
Animator
University of California, Santa Barbara (Students Against Sexual Assault)
01.2020 - 01.2022
Character Animation
Animschool
Degree - Film and Media Studies, Art
University of California