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Hi, I’m Connie Daly, a BA graduate with two years of illustration and animation experience using Maya, Toon Boom Harmony, and the Adobe Creative Suite. As an Animator at Essence Cartoon, I’ve built transferable skills in storyboarding, character design, and video editing while serving a growing clientele. I’m passionate about producing shows for diverse audiences and aim to become a versatile animator and, someday, a Director of Animation.
I’m committed to refining my craft across all production stages within a dynamic, innovative studio and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging content.
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Work Experience
Animator at Essence Cartoon
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Applied animation principles using Toon Boom Harmony for various client projects. Developed video editorial skills using Adobe Premier Pro for TikTok and Instagram. Created detailed and accurate 2D frame-by-frame animations for social media campaigns. Researched social media marketing strategies and contributed to strategic communication plans. Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring deadlines and quality standards were achieved. Reviewed team animation and provided constructive critiques to team members. Collaborated with a different department including background arts, riggers, directors, and editors.
Animation Intern at Ross Thomas Creative
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Animated characters using rigging, ensuring the timing and pace of movement fits with the soundtrack. Practicing staging and timing techniques using a rigged character, showcasing a variety of emotions. Utilised technical software packages including Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Premier & After Effects. Showcased artist talents with character design and used model to highlight technical skills. Collaborated with team members to generate weekly presentations to meet progression quotas. Displayed networking skills, whilst coordinating development stages with clients and creative departments.
Producer at Cloth Cat Animation
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Developed concept sketches, character designs, and illustrations for target audiences. Generated script writing, character development, and storytelling materials. Orchestrated research and developed a pitch presentation for the client. Presented a comprehensive Microsoft PowerPoint presentation for a children’s animation focused on autism. Applied digital marketing strategies to enhance animation production profitability. Enacted effective time management strategies to consistently and surpass tight production deadlines.
Producer at Jorvik Group
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Accumulated over 1000 hours of experience in Toon Boom Harmony. Designed backgrounds, sets, and used clay to create a character model as reference. Animate expressive characters to align with the audio and convey emotions for each scene. Built an extensive library of 2D digital assets for the animation project. Created storyboards and animatics utilising the storytelling skills required for the client’s requirements. Attention to detail in recorded dialogue and edited as part of the animation production pipeline. Proficient in combining traditional and digital animation techniques.
Voice Actor and Animator at Viking Centre
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Applied voice acting skills for a variety of characters to create a children’s animation on archaeology. Edited recorded audio and sound effects regarding the animation production pipeline process.
Producer and Freelance Animator at EC Animation Studio
January 1, 2022 - PresentAdapted animations based on strong feedback, showcasing meticulous attention to detail. Filmed reference footage for the production team, specifically characters for “Under the Oak Tree.”
Motion Graphics Designer at Daly Productions
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Designed motion graphics using Adobe After Effects for a sports documentary called “Unforeseen Strength” about a US Paralympian who broke her disability classification world record in the 100-metre race. Edited documentary footage for production members using Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premier Pro.
Motion Graphics Designer at MelDaly Productions
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Designed motion graphics using Adobe After Effects for a sports documentary 'Unforeseen Strength' about a US Paralympian who broke her disability classification world record in the 100-metre race. Edited documentary footage for production members using Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Animation at York St John's University
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2021Higher National Diploma in 3D Computer Animation at Edinburgh College
September 1, 2016 - August 1, 2018Bachelor of Arts in Animation at York St John’s University, York
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2021Higher National Diploma in 3D Computer Animation at Edinburgh College, Edinburgh
September 1, 2016 - August 1, 2018Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Other
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