Hi, I’m Andrew D. Gonzalez, a Oceanside-based artist and animator who loves turning ideas into vivid visuals. I have hands-on experience with Blender, Unreal Engine 5, Maya, Houdini, and the Adobe suite, and I thrive on collaborative projects from early concept to final render. I’m comfortable working across multiple roles in 3D, design, and animation, and I enjoy contributing to environments, products, and visuals for games, film, and marketing. I value clear communication, dependable teamwork, and delivering high-quality work on tight timelines. I’m motivated by learning new tools, refining workflows, and building assets that connect with audiences. Whether it’s modeling, texturing, animation, or post-production, I’m eager to contribute to creative projects and help teams bring bold ideas to life.

Andrew D. Gonzalez

Hi, I’m Andrew D. Gonzalez, a Oceanside-based artist and animator who loves turning ideas into vivid visuals. I have hands-on experience with Blender, Unreal Engine 5, Maya, Houdini, and the Adobe suite, and I thrive on collaborative projects from early concept to final render. I’m comfortable working across multiple roles in 3D, design, and animation, and I enjoy contributing to environments, products, and visuals for games, film, and marketing. I value clear communication, dependable teamwork, and delivering high-quality work on tight timelines. I’m motivated by learning new tools, refining workflows, and building assets that connect with audiences. Whether it’s modeling, texturing, animation, or post-production, I’m eager to contribute to creative projects and help teams bring bold ideas to life.

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Hi, I’m Andrew D. Gonzalez, a Oceanside-based artist and animator who loves turning ideas into vivid visuals. I have hands-on experience with Blender, Unreal Engine 5, Maya, Houdini, and the Adobe suite, and I thrive on collaborative projects from early concept to final render. I’m comfortable working across multiple roles in 3D, design, and animation, and I enjoy contributing to environments, products, and visuals for games, film, and marketing.

I value clear communication, dependable teamwork, and delivering high-quality work on tight timelines. I’m motivated by learning new tools, refining workflows, and building assets that connect with audiences. Whether it’s modeling, texturing, animation, or post-production, I’m eager to contribute to creative projects and help teams bring bold ideas to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Crew Member, Register Face, Customer Support, Daily Finance Tracker at Falvey Inc. - Upper Crust Pizza, Oceanside
January 1, 2017 - Present
Long-time register staff; highest tip earner for the restaurant crew. Focus on remembering customer names and recurring customers. Trusted by owners to handle pre-opening tasks hours before opening. Daily tracker of finances, sales, and labor percentages; managed Toast System menus, updates, stock, and life-quality improvements.
3D Generalist at Upwork Freelancer
January 1, 2024 - Present
Environment design, product visualization, and animation for paying clients; completed various 3D modeling tasks. Created a company landing page collection of video clips titled “Work In Progress” and studied self-promotion and catalog design. Performed high-quality work with a 5-star rating on reviewed projects.
Volunteer / Leadership at Aqua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation
May 1, 2024 - Present
Spent weekends caring for plants, removing invasive species, and clearing debris from main buildings and roofs. Assisted with event setup and prep; laid brick foundations for outdoor seating areas.

Education

AA Degree in Liberal Arts at Mira Costa College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Certificate of Proficiency in Video and Animation at Mira Costa College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Certificate of Advancement in Video and Animation at Mira Costa College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
High School Graduate in Project-based Learning at High Tech High North County
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

AA Degree in Liberal Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Certificate of Proficiency in Video and Animation
January 1, 2021 - May 26, 2026
Certificate of Advancement in Video and Animation
January 1, 2022 - May 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail