Sean Kangas
Murfreesboro,TN
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cheerleading Coach
Premier Athletics
Murfreesboro, TN
07.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive cheerleading program to meet the needs of all ages.
- Organized and managed practice sessions, competitions, and performances for teams.
- Developed a strong understanding of human anatomy and the physics of human movement
Graphic Designer
Freelace
Murfrees, TN
01.2019 - Current
- Developed graphics, logos and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites.
- Collaborated with clients and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction of design deliverables.
- Designed print materials such as brochures, flyers and posters for marketing campaigns.
- Edited photographs for use in digital media platforms including web banners and social media posts.
Rigging Artist
MT IMAGINE Animation Studio
Murfreesboro, TN
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed character and mechanical rigs for use in production
- Developed a workable pipeline for moving between Maya and URE5
- Conducted animation. tests for multiple assets
Video Production Intern
The Summit Church
Little Rock, AR
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Logged and archived media files according to established procedures.
- Operated digital cameras during filming sessions and ensured proper lighting setup.
- Captured audio recordings from live events or on-location shoots.
- Edited raw footage in Adobe Premiere and After Effects to create engaging videos.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animation
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05-2024
Skills
- 2D/3D Rigging
- Animation Design
- Quality Assurance
- Video Editing
- Animation pipeline familiarity
- Character creation
- Realistic movement
- Motion Graphics
- Lighting
- Rendering
Software
- Maya
- URE5
- Blender
- After Effects
- Photoshop
- Premier Pro
Accomplishments
- 2023 URECA Scholar Grant Recipient
- 2023 URECA Assitant Grant Recipient
Timeline
Rigging Artist
MT IMAGINE Animation Studio
05.2023 - 04.2024
Cheerleading Coach
Premier Athletics
07.2022 - Current
Video Production Intern
The Summit Church
06.2021 - 07.2021
Graphic Designer
Freelace
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Animation
Middle Tennessee State University