VANESSA LORUSSO
Quincy,MA
Summary
As an imaginative artist with expertise in multiple mediums, I have honed my skills both digitally and traditionally. My passion lies in incorporating ideas in fresh and exciting ways to inspire and engage viewers. With a keen eye for detail and a strong creative vision, I strive to create captivating visual experiences that leave a lasting impact.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Animation Studio Internship
Lesley University
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Contributed to a positive team environment, collaborating with fellow interns on the creation of visually appealing animations for two non-profit clients.
- Collaborated with other interns working on all stages of development from concept design to production
- Utilized strong communication abilities during presentations to achieve project goals and objectives.
- Enhanced animation quality by implementing changes received from constructive feedback by supervisors.
- Participated in team brainstorming sessions, to develop storyboards for project visualization and planning.
- Increased understanding of storytelling principles through hands-on application of narrative structure within animated sequences.
- Submitted the character concept art selected by RLC for use in their animation
Media Coordinator
Christ by the Sea Collaborative
06.2022 - Current
- Design, layout, and prepare content for publication of the weekly bulletin.
- Create signs, posters, flyers, and brochures to publicize special initiatives and events.
- Develop logos to represent the Christ by the Sea parish priorities.
- Contribute to the collaborative blog.
- Proactively work with church staff and volunteers to support overall church collaborative goals.
- Provide a welcoming first point of contact in support of parishioners and visitors.
- Participated in weekly staff meetings to discuss projects and develop future growth initiatives.
- Maintained a high level of adaptability and attention to detail managing shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
Freelance Artist
Lorusso Arts
09.2024 - Current
- Conduct youth art lessons for aspiring artists, sharing techniques in various mediums and inspiring creativity.
- Design custom window art for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the design.
Customer Service Associate (Part-time)
Cumberland Farms
12.2021 - Current
- Prioritize customer needs and satisfaction while helping a large volume of customers each shift.
- Handle customer complaints professionally, resulting in satisfactory outcomes and positive feedback.
Manufacturing Technician
VirZoom (Virtual Reality)
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Assembled wireless buttons for 3D virtual reality games and coordinated package assembly
- Coordinated the timely delivery of all packages.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Animation
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA05-2022
Skills
Animation Skills
- Traditional hand drawn animations
- 2D and 3D Digital Animation, Motion Graphics, Character Animation, and VFX
- Storyboarding, Character Design, and Conceptualization
- Sound recording, design, and integration
- Background and mood development
Digital Art Skills
- Digital Art developed in Photoshop and Illustrator
- Graphic design incorporating typography, image selection, and layout
- Gif creation
- 3D Modeling
Traditional Art Skills
- Customary Art created with Oil Paints, Watercolor, Acrylics, Colored Pencils, and Ink
- Skills in pointillism, cross-hatching, and sketching
- Understanding perspective, color theory, and physical anatomy of both humans and animals
- Felting realistic sculptures
Computer Skills
- Microsoft programs include Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, and Outlook
- Adobe Programs include Animate, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Audition, Acrobat and Media Encoder
- Additional programs include Canva, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, Maya, Houdini, Blender, Unreal Engine
Soft Skills
- Strong aptitude for precision and a keen eye for detail
- Proficient working with cross-functional teams
- Enjoy experimenting with different artistic techniques and styles
Timeline
Freelance Artist
Lorusso Arts
09.2024 - Current
Media Coordinator
Christ by the Sea Collaborative
06.2022 - Current
Customer Service Associate (Part-time)
Cumberland Farms
12.2021 - Current
Animation Studio Internship
Lesley University
09.2020 - 12.2020
Manufacturing Technician
VirZoom (Virtual Reality)
06.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Animation
Lesley University
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