Samantha Rawling
Sterling Heights,MI
Summary
Motivated story-driven digital Animator looking for new professional challenges and increasing responsibility. Focused on character development and high-quality animation. Adept at bringing new life to existing characters and environments. Versed in a wide range of animation styles, techniques, and software programs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Overnight Stocker
Meijer
10.2022 - Current
- Streamlined overnight stock processes by implementing efficient organization and product placement techniques.
- Enhanced store appearance for better customer experience through meticulous shelf stocking and arrangement.
- Reduced inventory discrepancies by accurately counting and documenting incoming merchandise shipments.
- Collaborated with fellow team members, ensuring consistent communication and task distribution for a successful restocking process.
- Ensured timely completion of nightly stocking tasks, optimizing store readiness for the following day''s operation.
- Improved overall inventory management with consistent attention to detail during stock rotation and labeling tasks.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to company safety procedures and promptly addressing potential hazards.
Freelance Artist
Self-employeed
06.2011 - Current
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality artwork within deadlines.
- Developed custom illustrations for various projects, resulting in increased client referrals.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision and produced artwork that exceeded expectations.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and consistent quality.
- Expanded artistic skills by experimenting with new techniques and mediums, diversifying portfolio offerings.
- Presented creative concepts to clients in a compelling manner, winning approval for proposed designs.
- Established a strong online presence through social media platforms and personal website, attracting new clients and commissions.
- Maintained clear communication with clients throughout project duration, ensuring satisfaction with final deliverables.
- Created conceptual storyboards for animation projects that streamlined production processes.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Researched drawings of characters and environmental elements for inspiration.
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
- Drew illustrations and concepts for visualization, presentation and development purposes.
- Collaborated with other artists on various art projects and installations.
Stocker
Walmart
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by diligently organizing and maintaining stockroom shelves.
- Expedited product replenishment by efficiently unloading delivery trucks and sorting merchandise.
- Reduced out-of-stock situations with regular monitoring of product levels on sales floor.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly locating items and providing product information.
- Contributed to store cleanliness, ensuring aisles were free from clutter and hazards for shopper safety.
- Assisted in conducting accurate physical inventory counts, resulting in improved stock management.
Graphic Design Intern
Macomb Community College
09.2009 - 05.2011
- Enhanced brand visibility by designing eye-catching marketing materials for print and digital campaigns.
- Collaborated with the creative team to develop visually appealing graphics for various projects, resulting in increased client satisfaction.
- Developed cohesive visual branding elements for company events, ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms.
- Expanded design skillset by attending industry conferences, workshops, and networking events to stay current on trends and best practices.
- Utilized advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software programs to execute high-quality designs quickly and efficiently for various applications.
- Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Indesign to develop new images.
Education
Associate of Arts - Arts And Entertainment Management
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI08.2024
High School Diploma -
Utica High School
Utica, MI05.2009
Skills
- Equipment Operation
- Stock Rotation
- Stock replenishment
- Inventory Counts
- Visual storytelling
- Digital illustration
- Creative concept development
- Video Editing
- Traditional Art Mediums
- Visual Art Creation
- Superb attention to detail
- Outlining and Shading
- Creative capabilities
- Artwork Framing
- Multitasking
- Materials Organization
- Problem-Solving
- Skilled in Clip Studio Paint
- Current trends
- Drawing and sketching
- Storyboard creation
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Story Development
- Emotional development
- Continuous Improvement
- Time Management
- Production and processing
- Self Motivation
- Reliability
- Active Listening
- Storytelling
- Hand drawing
- Animation pipeline understanding
Timeline
Overnight Stocker
Meijer
10.2022 - Current
Stocker
Walmart
07.2018 - 01.2021
Freelance Artist
Self-employeed
06.2011 - Current
Graphic Design Intern
Macomb Community College
09.2009 - 05.2011
Associate of Arts - Arts And Entertainment Management
Macomb Community College
High School Diploma -
Utica High School
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