skills
core skills
- Character Design & Illustration
- 2D Animation
additional skills
- Storyboarding
- Scriptwriting
- Compositing
- Motion Graphics
- Graphic Design
- Color Design
- 2D Rigging (Moho, Harmony)
- Music & Sound Design
key software
- Toon Boom Harmony
- Toon Boom Storyboard Pro
- Clip Studio Paint
- Moho Pro
- Blender
- Affinity Designer & Photo
- Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Animate, Premiere, & Illustrator
- DaVinci Resolve
soft skills
- Creativity
- Integrity
- Organization
- Critical Thinking
- Passion
- Attention to Detail
- Team Player
education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation
Savannah College of Art And Design
FALL 2022 | Atlanta, GA
Concentration in animated storytelling and concept development.
accolades
Toon Boom Harmony Ambassador Program 2024
2024, Toon Boom Animation
2nd Place Winner – Wick Editor Anim8 Jam
APRIL 2020, Anim8.io
Created an animated short in Wick Editor.
1st Place Winner – Wick Editor Game Jam
JUNE – JULY 2019, Newgrounds.com
Developed game using Wick Editor and JavaScript.
experience
Animation Contractor
DaBoiis House, LLC
DECEMBER 2023 – PRESENT
Collaborates with DaBoiis House through creative services, including story development, 2D animation, storyboards, character design, and graphic design. Provides consulting services through team meetings, constructive feedback, and helpful resources for teammates.
Freelance Artist & Animator
Happy Crazy Wild LLC
OCTOBER 2023 – PRESENT
Owns and operates freelance art and animation business. Creates and delivers industry-quality work to clients with style, personality, and substance. Nurtures relationships with clients and encourages clear, honest, and professional communication.
“Towards Galaxy’s End” – 2D Cleanup/Color Animator
Production Pitch Trailer
JULY 2023
Provided cleanup and colored animation. Applied fixes to improve solid drawing and consistency.
“GARG!” – Director
SCAD Atlanta Animated Film
JUNE 2021 – NOVEMBER 2022
Directed a comedic 2D-animated short with a team of over 25 students. Created storyboards, character designs, animation, and visual development.
“Squeaks” – Co-Director, Head of Story
SCAD Atlanta Animated Film
JUNE – AUGUST 2022
Co-directed and storyboarded 2D short. Contributed character & color design, animation, editing, and compositing.
“Outta Here!” – Multiple Roles
SCAD Atlanta Animated Film
JANUARY – MARCH 2022
Contributed storyboards, animation, backgrounds, color scripting, and compositing effects for 2D short film.
“Cow” – Cleanup/In-between Animator
SCAD Atlanta Animated Film
NOVEMBER 2021
Tweened and cleaned up animation for Ghibli-esque 2D short.
“Crossing Over” – Concept Artist
SCAD Atlanta Animated Film
JULY 2021
Designed character concepts for 3D-animated student film.
Worked with director and lead character designer to ensure accurate cultural representation.
Marketing Graphic Designer – University Recreation
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA
JANUARY – APRIL 2019
Designed fun, informative graphics and animations to get students excited about campus activities.
certifications
Animation and Game Design Specialist Certificate (AAG1)
West Georgia Technical College
MAY 2018 | Douglasville, GA
Game Development Specialist Certificate (GDS1)
West Georgia Technical College
DECEMBER 2017 | Douglasville, GA
volunteering
Contributor – Wick Editor
AUGUST 2017 – JULY 2020
GitHub.com, WickEditor.com
Contributed dozens of in-depth feature proposals, bug reports, UI mockups, and discussions toward open-source Adobe Animate alternative. Programmed a few enhancements in JavaScript.