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Tyla Baxter

Tyla Baxter

New York

Summary

Animation graduate with 6+ years of experience in 2D animation and online content creation. Proficient in Procreate, Adobe Animate, and Photoshop with a solid understanding of production workflows and style adaptation. Collaborative, problem-solving, and deadline-oriented individual prepared to bring creativity and determination to any team. Motivated Animator seeking new professional challenges and increasing responsibility. Knowledgeable about graphic design and print layouts for marketing purposes. Adept at rejuvenating existing characters and environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Lead / Assistant Manager

Pressed
06.2021 - 05.2025
  • Supervise daily store operations, ensuring a smooth customer experience and adherence to company procedures in a fast-paced, health-conscious environment.
  • Serve as the go-to leader on shift, acting as a liaison between team members and upper management, and stepping in for the Store Manager as needed.
  • Train, coach, and motivate team members on customer service, product knowledge, and upselling techniques to increase performance and meet store goals.
  • Lead by example in maintaining high cleanliness standards and ensuring compliance with food safety protocols and Pressed Juicery’s commitment to wellness.
  • Handle inventory counts, restocking, and ordering while minimizing waste and monitoring cold chain storage requirements for freshness and compliance.
  • Oversee cash handling, including opening/closing registers, reconciling tills, preparing deposits, and addressing minor POS technical issues.
  • Resolve customer concerns quickly and professionally, turning negative experiences into positive outcomes that support brand loyalty.
  • Consistently recognized by management for reliability, accountability, and positive team leadership.

Barista

Blue Bottle Coffee
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Expertly prepared and served a variety of coffee beverages, including espresso, cappuccino, latte, and

cold brew.

  • Maintained knowledge of current industry trends related to specialty coffees and shared this information

with customers when appropriate.

  • Responded effectively to customer complaints or concerns by listening attentively and resolving issues

promptly.

  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the coffee bar area at all times for a pleasant customer

Experience.

  • Supported daily beverage prep, including batching teas, syrups, and stocking milk stations.
  • Delivered excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment, often during rush hours.

Education

Associate in Science - Animation & Motion Graphics AS

Borough of Manhattan Community College
05.2024

Skills

  • Proficient in Adobe InDesign
  • Cinema 4D proficiency
  • Skilled in Adobe After Effects animation
  • Experienced with Godot engine
  • Proficient in 2D character animation
  • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
  • Blender animation skills
  • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop
  • Procreate proficiency
  • Conflict resolution
  • Conflict management
  • Time management

Freelance Projects

  • Children’s Book Illustration: Currently illustrating an upcoming children’s book, bringing whimsical characters and engaging scenes to life through vibrant, story-driven artwork.
  • Animated Short Collaboration: Participated in a collaborative animated short film as part of the Story Xperiential program, contributing to visual development, storyboarding, and concept design.
  • Commissioned Work: Managing various ongoing commissioned projects for multiple clients, including character design, custom illustrations, and personalized artwork tailored to individual creative visions.
  • Original Brand Development – Mystwood Guardians: Designing and launching a personal brand and stationery line inspired by fantasy themes and original characters. This includes product design, packaging, and cohesive branding across print and digital platforms.

School Projects

  • Created a 6-page comic short for my comic art course.
  • Proficient in using Adobe Animate to produce an animated short for my 2D animation project course.
  • Used Adobe InDesign to make a design for a magazine issue about Graffiti.
  • Worked on a 2d Platformer in my intro to video game design using Godot.
  • Demonstrated my skills in Photoshop by creating a book cover mock-up.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests

Character Design

Storyboarding

Writing

Baking

Software

Procreate

Clip Studio Paint

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Timeline

Barista

Blue Bottle Coffee
10.2023 - 10.2024

Shift Lead / Assistant Manager

Pressed
06.2021 - 05.2025

Associate in Science - Animation & Motion Graphics AS

Borough of Manhattan Community College