WIA Mentee — Breaking in as a Character Designer for TV | 04/2024 - 08/2024
• Developed a strong understanding of the TV animation production pipeline, including the various roles and career paths within character design.
• Participated in in-depth portfolio reviews, received expert draw-overs, and tailored designs to meet industry standards.
• Engaged with peers and professionals, building valuable connections within the animation industry.
• Acquired knowledge on managing production schedules, understanding design expectations, and delivering work efficiently within tight deadlines.
Character Designer — Just Another Alien (Student Film) | 05/2023 - 11/2023
• Designed over 15 characters and props in Photoshop
• Maintained a detailed Excel spreadsheet for shot tracking, including asset names, descriptions, completion status, and notes.
• Assisted in script breakdowns, created design lists, and conducted research for reference materials.
• Managed the final compositing using After Effects.
Final Color Artist — Back To Normal (LxIA Spark) — | 02/2023 - 03/2023
• Contributed to an animation short sponsored by LxIA/LFI, premiered at LALIFF in 2023.
• Collaborated with animation professionals, resolving issues and maintaining communication.
Production Coordinator — The First Time (The Q26) | 02/2021 - 05/2021
• Managed calendars, tracked progress, and documented meeting notes using Google Workspace.
• Oversaw animation pipeline for an indie short film, resulting in acceptance into several film festivals.
• Maintained regular communication through email and Slack in a remote work environment.
Production Assistant — Data Bird (Klever Compliance) | 01/2019 - 05/2019
• Maintained artwork files in standardized formats with proper naming conventions.
• Provided support to production crew, artists, coordinators, and directors.
Additional Experience
Purchasing Coordinator — Hilton Hotel | 07/2023 - Present
• Provide administrative support to a Purchasing team of 36, including 3 senior leads and 1 Director.
• Coordinate with department leads and vendors to track purchase order records.
• Apply multitasking skills to answer phones, photocopy, fax, file, and manage heavy calendars in a fast-paced setting.
Zone Lead — Amazon Fresh | 10/2020 - 07/2023
• Conducted shift preparations, including briefing the team on shipments and department assignments.
• Maintained comprehensive shift notes for effective communication within departments.
• Collaborated with other Zone Leads to ensure a smooth transition between shifts.