4
years of professional experience
Dependable and organized with a strong passion for art and design. Strong focus in 2D animation, environment, motion design, and stop-motion asset fabrication. Able to handle multiple projects while maintaining their quality.
Work History
Director/ Lead Artist
3 Months- Led art direction and fabricated production-ready visual assets.
- Directed promotional bumper for annual film festival alongside Central Michigan University department of Art and Design.
- Oversaw team of artists to coordinate deliverables for timely project delivery.
Director/ Lead Artist
1 Year- Directed and produced animated short film from pre-production through final delivery.
- Managed small team of artists to support production of creative deliverables.
- Lead art director and fabricator, from prototyping through finished asset delivery.
2D Animator
1 Month- Assisted with animation, asset organization, and rigging with preexisting assets in After effects
- Compositing final assets together to hand off to team members.
Lead Animator/ Puppet Fabricator
4 Months- Lead puppet fabrication for promotional short, translating designs into animation ready assets.
- Lead animator, taking storyboards and producing final animation from them.
- Directed artist team training and coaching to support production of additional assets.
Motion Designer
5 Months- Led motion graphics production for PSA, translating campaign messaging into clear animated stories.
- Developed storyboards, concept art, and animatics to align creative direction across communications teams.
- Animated social media videos and title sequences using After Effects and Premiere Pro.
Floor and Decor Sales Associate
4 Years 5 Months- Collaborating with clients to design and install custom window treatments and flooring, ensuring their vision was realized throughout the process.
- Communicating with vendors to ensure smooth service.
- Restocked merchandise and maintained organized, well-labeled sales floor displays.
Education
BFA - Animation
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
2D Digital Animation + Asset creation
Stop Motion Animation and fabrication
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
DaVinci Resolve
ToonBoom Harmony
Problem-solving skills
Project management
Accomplishments
- 'Mudman' PSA short won a Merit award at the 2026 Central Michigan University annual Student Juried Exhibition, judged by artist Danielle Owensby.
- 'Mended' animated short film was purchased by Central Michigan University art collection, along with physical assets used in the film, now displayed in their gallery.
- 'Mended' short film has been selected for various film festivals, reaching a wide audience.
- 'A Transformation' short animation won an Honorable Mention at the 2025 Central Michigan University Annual Student Juried Exhibition.
Timeline
Director/ Lead Artist
Hell's Half Mile Film Festival Promotional Bumper
06.2026 - 09.2026Read More
2D Animator
"Your New Home" Independent Short Film
04.2026 - 05.2026Read More
Lead Animator/ Puppet Fabricator
'All Roads Lead Through CMU' Promotional Short
01.2026 - 05.2026Read More
Director/ Lead Artist
'Mended' Independent Short Film
05.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Motion Designer
'Mudman' Citizens Climate Lobby PSA
12.2024 - 05.2025Read More
Floor and Decor Sales Associate
The Home Depot
05.2022 - CurrentRead More
Central Michigan University
BFA from Animation
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