William Alexander
Bedford,NY
Summary
Creative artist with experience in art and animation. Eager for position working with a team building rewarding projects. Self-motivated and organized with ability to thrive in both team-based and independent settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Animator
Childhood Cancer Society
Wayne, NJ
03.2023 - Current
- Created storyboards for animatics and rough animation based on script for client approval.
- Developed character concept sheets, props, backgrounds and other elements of the animation.
- Designed and animated characters in 2D computer and iPad programs like After Effects, Procreate and Photoshop.
- Participated in group meetings with team and project managers to discuss assignments and give constructive feedback.
- Delivered projects in a timely and efficient manner.
- Designed short animated scenes to be used in the company's videos.
- Worked with a team to create captivating storybook animations for the company's website.
Animator/Chief Editor
Moon'k Films Devoted
Atlanta, GA
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Animated and edited a four minute video for a client that was shown in a theater in Atlanta, GA.
- Put together storyboards based on development choices, script and direction.
- Worked with the client to create animated illustrations that told a story and met the client's vision.
- Used Photoshop and ProCreate to design backgrounds and animate characters with range of emotions and movement.
- Produced the full animation on a tight deadline with efficiency.
- Demonstrated initiative by making improvements and changes to work based on client's feedback.
- Used Final Cut Pro to edit the final product by applying effects, music and credits.
Intern
Barnstormer Media
Stamford, CT
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted in 3D animating for multiple episodes of online web series.
- Created concept art and character designs suitable to the clients' vision.
- Assisted in storyboarding for multiple episodes.
- Artwork and animation used in their series.
- Worked with a team following a set script.
- Delivered my requirements in an efficient and timely manner.
- Worked with team to support goals and build experience.
- Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
- Participated in group meetings and critiques.
- Worked with management and mentors to establish core skills related to job and industry.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animation
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL04.2020
Skills
- Visual Development
- Storyboarding
- 2D/3DAnimation (Weight & Anticipation, Squash & Stretch, Exaggeration, Emotion)
- Autodesk Maya
- Adobe PhotoShop
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe Media Encoder
- Traditional fine art skills
- Superior organizational skills
- Time management
- Digital illustration
- Microsoft Excel
- Arnold Renderer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Freelance Animator
Childhood Cancer Society
03.2023 - Current
Animator/Chief Editor
Moon'k Films Devoted
03.2023 - 05.2023
Intern
Barnstormer Media
11.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Animation
Full Sail University
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