Ricki Lin Fehrenbacher
Summary
Skilled artist with a proven ability to bring creative vision to life through unique storytelling techniques, and technical
expertise. Extensively trained in the arts, business strategies, and eager to join the professional art world!
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Self Employed
Laguna Hills, California
01.2024 - Current
- Developed a compelling business identity to reach consumers through online selling platforms.
- Sourced collectibles and clothing for resale and created listings per industry standards.
- Implemented marketing strategies through active data analysis.
Short Film Director
Laguna College Of Art + Design
Laguna Beach, California
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Lead a collaborative short film project, comprised of fellow student filmmakers.
- Created and pitched multiple original concepts, then guided the development of the chosen one.
- Assigned roles and monitored the progress of each animator.
- Actively partook in the creation process by working on all aspects of the film (animation, storyboarding, layout, etc.).
General Manager
The Human Bean
Visalia, California
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Managed a team of over 50 employees, with a focus on fostering a positive work environment and promoting company success.
- Conducted hiring, training, and schedule-making.
- Was responsible for product ordering, communicating directly with suppliers, and monitoring inventory.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Traditional Animation
Laguna College of Art And Design
Laguna Beach, CA05-2026
Skills
- Program proficiencies include: TV Paint Animation, Photoshop, Maya, Blender, Storyboard Pro and Toon Boom Harmony
- Team collaboration
- Concept development
- Receptive to critique
- Style matching style flexibility
- Quick worker good at deadline management
Affiliations
- Received a Best Animation + Best Art Direction nomination for my thesis film "Bounty Hunterz" at LAFF.
- Parrot fanatic, cockatiel trainer and full-time bird mom.
- Casual Pokemon card collector.
Timeline
Short Film Director
Laguna College Of Art + Design
10.2024 - 12.2024
Small Business Owner
Self Employed
01.2024 - Current
General Manager
The Human Bean
02.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Traditional Animation
Laguna College of Art And Design