Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
RECOGNITION
Member
TESTIMONIAL
Accomplishments
PASSION PROJECTS (in progress)
Activities
Hobbies
Timeline
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Sylvester Massey

Sylvester Massey

Summary

Knowledgeable Storyboard Artist enthusiastic about creating dynamic sequences using understanding of camera movement and placement as well as characters and environments. Clear understanding and knowledgeable about human anatomy, body in motion and acting performances. Always motivated to learn more, grow and excel in the animation industry.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Podcast Host

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF PODCAST
01.2023 - Current
  • Found, researched, fact-checked, and wrote scripts for relevant topics.
  • Selected material to develop interesting and professional presentations for different formats.
  • Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for my podcast, blog and social media.
  • Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality episodes.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

WRITER

Medium
01.2023 - Current
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Proofread and edited multiple times to prepare for publication.
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under self given deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
  • Conducted extensive internet research to provide facts and statistics for articles and blogs.
  • Formatted articles, blogs and webpages with HTML, photos and infographics.
  • Completed thorough research into self assigned topics.

Operations Intern

Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Participated in a multi-dimensional team that provided world-class service to many guests throughout the day.
  • Delivered personable guest service in greeting, directing, and aiding guests daily.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in both the operation of the ride as well as in aiding guests.
  • Displayed a strong sense of versatility as well as enthusiasm to learn new roles through cross-training in multiple attractions.
  • Recognized by guests and leaders for guest service skills.
  • Provided physical assistance to guests getting onto and off of rides.
  • Inspected equipment to detect wear and tear, notifying maintenance of concerns or parts needing immediate repair.
  • Checked seatbelts of riders to maximize safety and manage risk.
  • Educated guests on facilities, entertainment options, and rules and regulations.
  • Collaborated with fellow cast members to deliver consistent service and promote customer satisfaction.
  • Delivered high level of customer service
  • Resolved guest concerns or complaints and kept supervisors informed of escalating situations.

Merchandise Associate

Walt Disney World Parks And Resorts
07.2021 - 01.2022
  • Delivered daily guest service in Fortune 500 Company.
  • Partnered with multiple departments to ensure quality.
  • Performed excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated guest service skills in high-volume areas.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills on a daily basis.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work well under pressure.
  • Maintained visual displays while servicing
  • Transported merchandise to the sales floor and restocked shelves, racks, and bins.

Front Desk

The Edge Fitness Clubs
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Responsibilities - Bring The Edge culture to life by ensuring each guest receives outstanding service by providing a guest friendly environment by greeting and acknowledging every guest, saying “hello” and “goodbye”, while maintaining outstanding standards.
  • Strive to continuously improve the member experience, revenues and retention rates.
  • Instantly make and serve protein shakes to members at protein shake bar at front desk.
  • Answered over 50 phone calls to respond to inquiries and transferred calls to correct departments.
  • Welcomed over 100 members per day and immediately offered assistance.
  • Maintain solid product knowledge and awareness of all product information, merchandise and services.
  • Accurately and efficiently complete all sales transactions and maintains proper cash accountabilities at POS registers.
  • Understands the opportunities of the business: every phone call, prospects walking through the door, in and out of the club.
  • Giving tour and building excitement and value with potential new members to ensure an awesome first impression.
  • End of the day clean the floor by picking up the weights from 10 lbs to 200 lbs dumbbells and plates back to the racks

Front Desk Receptionist

La Fitness Gym Of Norwalk
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Answered over 50 phone calls to respond to inquiries and transferred calls to correct departments.
  • Welcomed over 100 members per day and immediately offered assistance.
  • Maintained financial accuracy by collecting deposits, fees and payments.
  • Protected guest valuables with main safe or in individual boxes to maximize security.
  • Explained details regarding pool area, gym equipment and fitness center.

Sales Associate

Art Store - Jerry's Artarama Of Norwalk
09.2014 - 09.2019
  • Offered over 100 customers top-notch, personal service and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, arranging according to size or color and preparing attractive displays.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
  • Trained new associates on cash register operations including opening, conducting customer transactions and balancing drawer.
  • Generated brand awareness and positive product impressions to increase sales.

Education

Associate of Arts - Theater Acting

American Academy of Dramatic Arts
New York, NY
08.2025

Storyboarding

Storyboarding For Animation With Andy Cung
05.2023

Acting

Acting And Voice Studios
08.2023

Storytelling And Animation

CGMA - Computer Graphics Master Academy
09.2022

VISUAL DEVELOPMENT

SCHOOLISM (SELF STUDY)
2021

Online Certification - Film/TV Industry Essentials

New York University
New York, NY
2021

Pixar in A Box , Imagineering In A Box

Khan Academy
10.2019

Animation Basics

Animation Mentor
With Chadd Ferron And Keith Sintay
2019

Skills

  • Storyboard pro
  • Final Draft 12
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • TVPAINT
  • Maya
  • Blender
  • ZBrush
  • Traditional Sculpting
  • Stop-motion
  • Da Vinci Resolve
  • Autodesk Sketchbook pro
  • Animation pipeline understanding
  • Teamwork
  • Graphics design
  • Quill Animation on Oculus Quest 2 - VR
  • Traditional - Fine Arts

Certification

2022

Online Certification - Story Xperiential with Pixar


2021

Online Certification - Disney's Approach to Leadership Excellence

RECOGNITION

Disney World Job

Guest satisfaction, Cast Excellence, Communication, Cast Recognition


Art Store Job

Volunteer work

Member

Women in Animation

Doing the best i can by helping the community by respecting women, sharing my thoughts on social media about being kind to women. Sharing positive thoughts with fellow men about equality, mindset, positivity, respect, integrity.

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Rise up Animation

Giving my time to fellow artists, encouraging, being positive, helping them as much as possible by talking about overcoming self doubt, overcoming procrastination, giving constructive criticism and also receiving feedback from them by being a listener and improving my own artwork as well, so we all grow and rise together as human beings and as artists.

TESTIMONIAL

“He is someone who encourages and uplifts others to the high standards he has for himself.” - Kathy Coe

(Professional Artist/ Teacher) | kathycoe.com

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“His keen study of animation masters and his rigorous work habits have confirmed his dedication to the animation

field.” - Ken Scaglia (Professional Artist/ Assistant Professor – foundations + Applied Arts) | kenscagliastudios.com

Accomplishments

    Art Club President - 2016

    Norwalk Community College

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    Art show at Norwalk Community College

    (2016 Stacy M. Israel Art, Architecture + Design Student Exhibition)

    Received an award for best Painting

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    Student Athlete - basketball team captain in New Delhi, India

    Junior basketball team captain in New Delhi, India

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    Student Athlete - 100-meter Sprint, 500-meter race, Long Jump in New Delhi, India

    Won Gold Medals in All

PASSION PROJECTS (in progress)

Blog/Podcast/Youtube - “Believe in Yourself Podcast”

My goal is to help as many people as I can, aspiring artists and even professionals to overcome self doubt, overcome procrastination, overcome any worries and doubts an artist or anyone facing any of those issues on a daily basis. I am not the guy who knows it all but I will be sharing my own experiences and i will continue learning different subjects and topics that i find would be helpful for people so when they finish listening to my podcast they will gain new knowledge, insight and hopefully receive motivation to become better human beings.

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Short Film

Currently working on concept art, storyboards, character design and also writing my own script for my short film. My goal is to share my thoughts visually through short films so I can express humanity, being kind, and being better human beings. There is a lot going on in today's world and if I could just do even a small portion of good by sharing positivity through art and animation or being part of team with similar vision, I will be very happy.

Activities

Baseball from Minor league to Major league at American Embassy, New Delhi, India (2000 - 2005)

Played shortstop position

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Dance group – Masseybrothers (2004 - 2005)

Performed at few events

Hobbies

  • Sketching in my sketchbook
  • Oil painting
  • Basketball
  • Passion for Fitness
  • Dancing (hip hop and break dancing)
  • Cricket
  • Video Games
  • Playing piano
  • Singing
  • Recreating Action Stunts from movies
  • Playing on my Oculus VR
  • Playing Chess
  • Hiking
  • Bike Riding

Timeline

Podcast Host

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF PODCAST
01.2023 - Current

WRITER

Medium
01.2023 - Current

Operations Intern

Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom
01.2023 - 06.2023

Merchandise Associate

Walt Disney World Parks And Resorts
07.2021 - 01.2022

Front Desk

The Edge Fitness Clubs
06.2021 - 07.2021

Front Desk Receptionist

La Fitness Gym Of Norwalk
09.2019 - 03.2020

Sales Associate

Art Store - Jerry's Artarama Of Norwalk
09.2014 - 09.2019

Associate of Arts - Theater Acting

American Academy of Dramatic Arts

Storyboarding

Storyboarding For Animation With Andy Cung

Acting

Acting And Voice Studios

Storytelling And Animation

CGMA - Computer Graphics Master Academy

VISUAL DEVELOPMENT

SCHOOLISM (SELF STUDY)

Online Certification - Film/TV Industry Essentials

New York University

Pixar in A Box , Imagineering In A Box

Khan Academy

Animation Basics

Animation Mentor

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