Resume

Education

Ringling College of Art + Design

B.F.A. May 2019, Major: Computer Animation, Minor: Art History

Animation Experience

Computer Animation, RCAD, 2016-2019

Developed various skills along animation pipeline through class projects: pitched and developed stories, designed characters and environments, modeled and rigged characters, animated, lit, textured, and composited animations.

Render Wrangler, Institutional Technology, RCAD, 2018-2019

Worked alongside I.T. staff to assist fellow Computer Animation students in troubleshooting render issues in addition to other technical problems they encountered.

Leadership Experience

President, Residential Student Association, RCAD, 2016-2019

Lead an organization of students and worked alongside Residence Life staff to plan and facilitate various campus events with the ultimate goal of building stronger community on campus.

Head Orientation Leader, RCAD, 2016-2019

Over a two week period, helped to organize and plan Orientation for both domestic and international incoming freshmen; facilitated events throughout the week long orientation process, including leading tours to students and parents, coordinating scavenger hunts, creating a video outlining campus, and helping to acclimate international students to living in a new country.

Co-Chairperson, Youth Advisory Council, The Trevor Project, West Hollywood, CA, 2014-2016

Was one of two chairpeople at the head of a team of 20 youths from across the US with the goal of helping to prevent LGBTQ youth suicide. Organized projects local and national levels to help further The Trevor Project’s goals, guided other members of the group in the organization of their own projects, facilitated communication between the YAC and the Trevor Professional Staff and Executive Board, and created web content to communicate Trevor’s message.

Student Ambassador, RCAD, 2016-2019

Represented the Ringling student body at campus events for Donors and Trustees, assisted in helping campus events run smoothly, attended campus events for incoming and prospective students and offering advice, directions, and information for both the students and their parents.

Computer Animation Peer Mentor, RCAD, 2018

Met weekly with a small group of underclassmen in the animation department to help guide them through their first year in the department.

Events Assistant, Campus Activities Board, RCAD, 2016-2019

Worked in CAB office, responsibilities included data input, checking out recreational equipment to students, approving posters for campus activities, and helping to facilitate CAB events.

Personal

Computer

Advanced knowledge of Autodesk Maya, Arnold, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, Microsoft Office. Intermediate knowledge of ZBrush, Pixar Renderman, Marvelous Designer, and Nuke. Basic knowledge of Python and MEL scripting.

Awards and Nominations

Class of 2019 Trustee Scholar for Student Life, an award given to one student in each department in recognition of exceptional talent, leadership, citizenship, and contribution to the department.

Finalist for RCAD’s Avant-Garde Scholarship in recognition of service to the school.