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SHANNON JUNIOR GAO

Summary

Aspiring animator and first-year MFA student in Animation at UCLA with a strong passion for storytelling and a background in psychology. Dedicated to crafting resonant, meaningful narratives that connect deeply with audiences. Strongly interested in preproduction work, including storyboarding, visual development, and screenwriting.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Animation Workshop Film Festival Apprentice

UCLA Animation Workshop
Los Angeles, CA
01.2025 - Current
  • I took part in the design and thematic direction for the event.
  • Supported fundraising initiatives, securing financial resources essential for event execution.

Marketing Assistant(Remote)

Art Collective
Beijing, China
06.2024 - 10.2024
  • Edited videos for advertising campaigns
  • Researched target audiences and benchmarked competitors for the startup's educational art products.
  • Developed art-focused content for multiple media platforms.

Outreach Officer

Active Minds
LA, CA
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Create informative and engaging presentations around mental health-related topics.
  • Co-created a 1-on-1 mentorship program that connects students at UCLA with students at local high schools.
  • Collaborate with other branches of the National Active Minds Organization to advocate for the destigmatization of mental illnesses.

Research Intern

Sycamores
Los Angeles, CA
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Reviewed scientific journals for articles related to the organization's main service—Evidence-based Treatment programs for underserved communities.
  • Acquired data and analyzed results to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment programs.
  • Prepared presentations outlining research results for senior management team members.

Summer School Teacher

Dandelion School
Beijing, China
07.2018 - 07.2021
  • Planned lessons with logically sequenced objectives, based on the curriculum.
  • Created and maintained a clean, safe, and organized learning environment.
  • Identified and suggested creative sources to help students grasp complex subjects or concepts.

Education

MASTER OF FINE ARTS (M.F.A) - ANIMATION

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06-2026

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A) - PSYCHOLOGY

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA, US
06-2024

Skills

  • 2D animation
  • Storyboard
  • Visual Development
  • Illustration and Design
  • Marketing
  • Outreach Activities

Timeline

Animation Workshop Film Festival Apprentice

UCLA Animation Workshop
01.2025 - Current

Marketing Assistant(Remote)

Art Collective
06.2024 - 10.2024

Research Intern

Sycamores
01.2024 - 03.2024

Outreach Officer

Active Minds
01.2023 - 06.2024

Summer School Teacher

Dandelion School
07.2018 - 07.2021

MASTER OF FINE ARTS (M.F.A) - ANIMATION

University of California, Los Angeles

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A) - PSYCHOLOGY

University of California, Los Angeles

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