Vanessa Villegas
Chico,CA
Summary
Fueled by an unwavering enthusiasm for beer, I aim to create captivating visuals and explore innovative ways to amplify brand identities, create impactful marketing campaigns, and seamlessly create a visual representation of the unique stories within every pint.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Clerk
Sierra Nevada Brewing
06.2021 - Current
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of different beer styles, brewing processes, and flavor profiles to assist customers in making informed choices.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with customers and work effectively within a team
- Operate POS systems accurately to process sales transactions, returns, and exchanges
2D Animator
Sierra Nevada Brewing
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Remake of Ms. Pac-man into a Sierra Nevada themed game
- Developed unique 8 bit character designs in theme with the brewery, highlighting iconic brews
- Redesigned map to incorporate a bar
- Added hops and other beer related items for pick ups
- Worked alongside programmer to modify an arcade cocktail table to play it and other emulated games
Student Grader
California State University, Chico
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Entry level game development course giving students a strong foundation in game design principles
- Graded assignments, quizzes, exams and other coursework based on established grading criteria provided by the professor
- Maintained accurate records of graded scores and assignments to monitor student progress in a systematic manner
- Collaborated with professor to ensure alignment with grading standards and academic expectations
Merchandising Team Lead
American Eagle Outfiters
04.2017 - 08.2020
- Designed and implemented visually appealing merchandise displays and layouts.
- Conducted regular training sessions on visual merchandising standards, resulting in enhanced product presentation
- Ensured compliance with company guidelines for pricing, signage, and safety standards in all merchandising activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Animation And Game Development
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA12.2020
Skills
- Mastery of various art techniques, mediums, and tools
- Ability to conceptualize and visualize ideas, transforming abstract concepts into tangible artistic expressions
- Comfortable using various types of cameras, lenses, and photography accessories
- Expert in Clip Studio, Adobe Photoshop, Premier Pro, After Effects, and Lightroom
- Skillful in Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Marmoset
Timeline
2D Animator
Sierra Nevada Brewing
02.2022 - 03.2022
Retail Clerk
Sierra Nevada Brewing
06.2021 - Current
Student Grader
California State University, Chico
03.2020 - 12.2020
Merchandising Team Lead
American Eagle Outfiters
04.2017 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Animation And Game Development
California State University - Chico
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