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Hey there! I’m a twenty something artist fresh into the animation industry. Currently I'm calling Atlanta home, but I’m always ready to pack up and move for the right opportunity. When I’m not working, I’m hanging out with my two cats, jamming to music, and enjoying all things sunny. I’m a book connoisseur and have some strong opinions about what sprinkles should and shouldn’t be on donuts.

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And of course, I am always looking for new friends to make- so message me!

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Savannah College of Art and Design                                                                                                           2021-2025

Bachelor in Animation - 4.0 GPA​

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Art Director                                                                                                                         July 2024 - Present

Stargazer | Atlanta, GA​

Freelance Illustrator                                                                                                        June 2024 - Present

Ell Creative | Houston, TX​

Lead Background Artist                                                                                                Sep 2023 - Mar 2024

Chelita Como Me Duele Quererte | Atlanta, TX​

Freelance Illustrator                                                                                                     June 2021 - Dec 2023

MTV| Houston, TX​

- Spearheaded the visual development for Stargazer, achieving 95% satisfaction rate from client feedback surveys through effective communication and creative collaboration with team members​

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- Directed collaborative brainstorming sessions that generated over 30 design solutions​

- Authored over 40 backgrounds concurrently, maintaining cohesive style

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- Developed and delivered a comprehensive critique of 15 design concepts for CAT Engines' promotional showcase, which recieved an Addy Award for "Best in Show"​

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- Collaborated with the design team to refine product visibility strategies, contributing illustrative work that directly supported launching three new products within tight deadlines​

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- Prepared over 20 backgrounds for a student film as part of a close-knit team​

- Led the complete visual development process for over 20 backgrounds in a student film, producing rough sketches and refines environments that enhanced storytelling clarity

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- Created over 15 original character designs and backgrounds for an animation pitch packet; packaged materials utilizing Adobe Photoshop CC to clearly present artistic concepts

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- Transformed intricate ideas into visually engaging animations by integrating personal artistic styles; produced a total of six detailed layout for potential scenes within two weeks

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- Adobe Photoshop CC, Procreate, Storyboard Pro, Adobe Illustrator CC, character design, visual development, communication, team work, efficent 

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March Madness Edition

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This month marks my 22nd birthday, and I’m reflecting on how different everything feels this year. For the first time, I actually feel like celebrating because, honestly, I’m genuinely happy. There are still a lot of unknowns—change is everywhere—but it’s all kind of exciting.

For my birthday, it looks like I'll be heading to visit my parents and spending some time at the beach with my buns out! I’ve got the whole week planned: beach, rodeo, crawfish, gumbo, and naps— in that exact order.

 

Oh, and I just got a kitty with my boyfriend, and we named him Monkey. He's adorable but definitely a little freaky. His new favorite thing is shitting on the floor. 

Our other cat, Wolf, is adjusting as expected. She’s a jealous girl, so a little hissing is normal. 

This month has been pretty busy socially, which is rare but exciting! I kind of forget that I’m getting older until I catch up with friends I haven’t seen in a while. It’s so surreal now that I’ve graduated—some of my friends are married with kids.

 

Like, wow—your mom is my friend now? I’m friends with a mom? Does this mean I'm mom age??

Anyway, in short, I’ve been doing a lot of frontal lobe development lately. Aging in your twenties is weird.

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