Resume

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EXPERIENCE
Funky Panda videos – Illustrator
(December 2014) Fayetteville, North Carolina
Illustrated an image to be used as an animated loop for a music network on YouTube. The supervisor of the project did a few finessing afterwards. You can see one of the videos here: http://youtu.be/Dp-GfIu7JX0

Children’s Book – Illustrator
(April 2014 – May 2014) Charlotte, North Carolina
Created ten illustrations including the cover for a children’s book, “The Boy Who Hated Numbers”. Available on http://www.barnesandnoble.com/

Inboundify – Intern
(June 2013 – September 2013) Charlotte, North Carolina
Assigned to create graphics for various things such as images for blogs, e-book designs, and graphics for websites.

BreakIron Animation&Design LLC – Storyboard Artist
(July – September 2012) Charlotte, North Carolina
Assigned to develop storyboards for an educational video about money saving in another country.

Elite Tattoo Studio – Apprentice
(August 2010 – February 2011) Fayetteville, North Carolina
For the most part, I did the line art preparation. Assisted tattoo artists in daily operations, set appointments, and store maintenance.

BreakIron Animation&Design LLC – Storyboard Artist
(August 2010 – May 2010) Raleigh, North Carolina
A project made by a local rock band in Raleigh promoting awareness of Gorilla poaching. I was in charge of revamping character designs of each band member so they can be made into 3D characters. I also did the storyboarding for the music video.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
AI Command Design Club – President
(September 2014 – Current) Charlotte, North Carolina
Overseer

Zombie Walk Seoul – Graphic Designer
(September 2014) Charlotte, North Carolina
Created poster design for a zombie walk event in Seoul, Korea.

The Lunch Project – Graphic Designer
(September 2013 – December 2013) Charlotte, North Carolina
A colleague and I volunteered to create a full campaign for a non-profit organization called The Lunch Project. I was in charge of creating a brand for their sister project “Kids for TLP”, character design for “Kids for TLP”, and poster designs varying on certain events.

AI Student Veterans of America Club – Graphic Designer
(August 2014) Charlotte, North Carolina
Logo revamp

ECU Scuba Club – Graphic Design
(August 2013) Charlotte, North Carolina
Banner design for a club in East Carolina University.

UNCC German Club – Graphic Design
(July 2013) Charlotte, North Carolina
T-shirt design for a club in University of North Carolina Charlotte

Mooresville High School Senior Project – Mentor
(December 2012 – February 2012) Concord, North Carolina
Mentor and provide expertise to student’s project.

EDUCATION
Art Institute of Charlotte
Bachelor’s in Graphic Design
(March 2012 – Current) Charlotte, North Carolina
Awards: President’s List (3), Dean’s List (2), Academic Excellence (1), Honor Roll (3)

Living Arts College
Associate’s in Applied Science in Digital Animation
(August 2006 – June 2008) Raleigh, North Carolina
Awards: Best in Category (4), Honorable Mention (1)