Quinzel Huang
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
Passionate about fostering growth in young talent through mentorship, creative collaboration, and strong organizational support. Known for exceptional time management, emotional intelligence, and experience managing creative events, schedules, and community spaces. A cross-cultural communicator with a creative background and a heart for mentorship.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Worker – Federal Work Study
Gnomon School of Visual Effects
04.2024 - Current
- Managed student check-ins and organized logistics for school events, including table setups, space coordination, and food distribution on an average of 2 times per week.
- Directed incoming guests to locations, maintained cleanliness, and supported a welcoming, inclusive community environment.
- Trained new student workers and worked collaboratively under pressure with diverse teams.
Pixar Undergraduate Program Intern
Pixar Animation Studios
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of interns to produce a one-minute animated short within a two-week timeline.
- Took initiative in organizing daily review meetings (dailies) during the short film production, to ensure smooth coordination and process tracking across different departments.
- Quickly adapted to unfamiliar tools and pipelines, thriving under pressure while maintaining clarity, empathy, and creative focus.
Volunteer – ZBrush Summit
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Coordinated with sponsors (Gnomon Workshop, Wacom, MSI, Marvelous Designer) to set up and manage booths.
- Ran the Maxon One display booth and assisted demo artists and guests during live demos.
- Facilitated artist check-in, ensured smooth registration, and problem-solved in real time.
Mentee – Women in Animation Mentorship Circle
09.2023 - 12.2023
- One of four mentees in circle "Learn to Make a Difference through Leadership" with mentor Nahal Yousefian, VP of HR at Netflix Animation.
- Explored leadership frameworks and mentorship strategies through weekly meetings and team projects.
- Strengthened cross-cultural communication by discussing themes from The Culture Map by Erin Meyer, with direct application to working with diverse international teams.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Digital Production, 3D Generalist Track
Gnomon School of Visual Effects, Games & Animation
North Hollywood06.2025
Skills
- Talent/Intern Collaboration
- Time Management & Organization
- Schedule & Logistics Coordination
- Event Support & Guest Relations
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Emotional Intelligence & Conflict Resolution
- Photoshop
- Premiere Pro
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Hobbies and Interests
- Listening to Audiobooks
- Hip-Hop Dancing
- Photography
- Drawing and Painting
Timeline
Pixar Undergraduate Program Intern
Pixar Animation Studios
06.2024 - 08.2024
Student Worker – Federal Work Study
Gnomon School of Visual Effects
04.2024 - Current
Volunteer – ZBrush Summit
09.2023 - 10.2023
Mentee – Women in Animation Mentorship Circle
09.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Digital Production, 3D Generalist Track
Gnomon School of Visual Effects, Games & Animation
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