Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Interests
Timeline

Paul Debruynkops

Coast Drive Partners
Los Angeles,CA
2027
years of professional experience

Detail-oriented animator , modeler, set design and construction delivering artistic and unique designs. Expertise in integrating feedback and piloting new animation techniques to create compelling visual stories. Ready to contribute to impactful projects and elevate creative outcomes.

Work History

Art Director

Boys and Girls Club
  • Developed creative concepts for youth programs, enhancing engagement and participation.
  • Led art workshops, fostering creativity and expression in diverse age groups.
  • Coordinated with external vendors to source materials, optimizing budget allocation for projects.
  • Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
  • Mentored junior designers, enhancing their skills and contributing to their professional growth.

Art Teacher

Children’s Creative Project
  • Developed engaging lesson plans fostering creativity and artistic expression in students.
  • Implemented diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
  • Organized art exhibitions showcasing student work, enhancing community engagement and appreciation of creativity.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary projects, enriching overall curriculum effectiveness.
  • Led workshops for parents and community members, promoting art education's benefits for child development.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback to support growth.
  • Streamlined supply inventory processes, ensuring availability of materials for uninterrupted class activities.
  • Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
  • Managed a diverse range of learners, adapting lesson plans to accommodate different abilities and interests.
  • Enhanced student creativity by incorporating various art mediums and techniques into lessons.
  • Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
  • Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades kindergarten through 12th.
  • Developed students'' artistic skills by providing personalized feedback and guidance on their artwork.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create stimulating art curriculums.

Animator/ Modeler/Set Designer/construction

2 Years 6 Months
Volunteer for Shafranski Art Foundation | 01.2024 - Current
  • participated in group collaborative and creative brainstorming sessions to generate innovative concepts and ideas
  • Collaborated with artists to develop story and character designs
  • Worked alongside artists to create unique designs to translate artistic vision into visual mediums
  • Created lifelike characters and sets with appropriate textures, shadows and features
  • Liaised with vendors and suppliers to procure decorative materials.
  • Executed designs that adhered to overall creative vision and direction.
  • Gathered information to determine best execution of creative ideas.
  • Developed realistic schedules for set construction, ensuring timely completion of projects.
  • Coordinated with prop masters to ensure consistency in overall design aesthetic throughout the production.

Freelancer

6 Years 6 Months
Self Employed Creator/producer | 01.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with artists and designers to create cohesive visual narratives.
  • Conducted research on animation and film trends to inform creative direction.
  • Mentored junior animators, providing guidance on improving technical skills and artistic vision.
  • designed and built hand formed models and sets
  • created unique storytelling and visual effects
  • created voices and worked with voice actors
  • designed and implemented sound effects
  • created scores and original Foley art

Partner/ Development Representative

10 Years 6 Months
LilliePad Productions | 01.2016 - Current

Collaborated with partners to develop unique animation/ and film techniques to identify new approaches and concepts

Designed and constructed sets and models using innovative materials and techniques

  • Conducted market research to inform partner development strategies and optimize outreach efforts.
  • Assisted in creating presentations and materials for partner onboarding and training sessions.
  • Developed strong relationships with potential partners to enhance collaboration opportunities.
  • develop special effects,building rigs/ squibs pyrotechnics and conducted safety procedures for stunt effects
  • Proficient in cinematic skills , working with Redbox cameras, iPhone and meta glasses to capture various scenes and unique angles and techniques

Partner

18 Years 6 Months
Coast Drive Partners | 01.2008 - Current
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration to streamline project execution and optimize resource allocation.
  • Prepared and presented reports on status of projects and initiatives.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment within the firm by promoting collaboration among colleagues.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies

University of California, Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | 05.2020

Skills

Creative modeler and set design
Excellent team player
Artistic vision
Photography direction
Photographic editing
Logo creation
Concept development
Visual storytelling
Creative writing
Adobe photoshop
2D design
Interactive design
Storyboard creation
Video editing
Painted finishes
Sketching
Architectural design
Graphic arts design
Traditional fine art skills
Special effects and innovative approaches
Storyboard planning
High and low poly modeling
Printmaking
Model pack creation
Ceramics and 3d printing
Storboarding
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Attention to detail

Accomplishments

I have been involved in the Arts since i was very young . I have been passionate about stop-motion and cell animation since early childhood. I taught throughout my early life and became the art director of the Boys and Girls club and later with the Children' Creative Project Assembly which i was involved with in its formative years, introducing innovative and experimental lessons to my students/ collaborators I have implemented stop motion animation , modeling , visual and auditory special effects in my lessons. I have had solo art exhibitions and integrated experimental cinematic elements combined with interactive kinetic experiences in my work. I continue to learn and adapt my work with the changes within the industry and stay engaged and informed.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Interests

Experimenting with different creative mediums
like clay
fabric
found objects
3d printing and natural materials to expand skills and techniques.
Exploring various forms of art
such as sculpture
painting
and photography
to nurture creativity and personal artistic development
Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Harmony
Dragon Frame and Procreate
Acting and Theater
Poetry
Construction
Project management
Interior Design
Creative Writing
Graphic Design
I enjoy sketching
painting
sculpture and drawing
which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail.

Timeline

Animator/ Modeler/Set Designer/construction

Volunteer for Shafranski Art Foundation
01.2024 - CurrentRead More

Freelancer

Self Employed Creator/producer
01.2020 - CurrentRead More

Partner/ Development Representative

LilliePad Productions
01.2016 - CurrentRead More

Partner

Coast Drive Partners
01.2008 - CurrentRead More

Art Director

Boys and Girls Club
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Art Teacher

Children’s Creative Project
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University of California, Santa Barbara

Bachelor of Arts from Film Studies
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Paul Debruynkops