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Hi, I'm Darla Schaefer, a passionate animation graduate with a BFA from Laguna College of Art and Design. I've gained hands-on experience collaborating with diverse teams, leading projects, and honing my animation and storytelling skills through various short films and group projects. I enjoy working both independently and with others to create compelling animated stories and visuals. Outside of school, I've also gained valuable real-world experience in customer service and leadership roles, which have helped me develop strong communication and teamwork abilities. See my portfolio here!: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…Hi, I'm Darla Schaefer, a passionate animation graduate with a BFA from Laguna College of Art and Design. I've gained hands-on experience collaborating with diverse teams, leading projects, and honing my animation and storytelling skills through various short films and group projects. I enjoy working both independently and with others to create compelling animated stories and visuals. Outside of school, I've also gained valuable real-world experience in customer service and leadership roles, which have helped me develop strong communication and teamwork abilities. See my portfolio here!: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

DARLA SCHAEFER

2D Animator, Storyboard Artist, Character Designer, +4

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Hi, I'm Darla Schaefer, a passionate animation graduate with a BFA from Laguna College of Art and Design. I've gained hands-on experience collaborating with diverse teams, leading projects, and honing my animation and storytelling skills through various short films and group projects. I enjoy working both independently and with others to create compelling animated stories and visuals. Outside of school, I've also gained valuable real-world experience in customer service and leadership roles, which have helped me develop strong communication and teamwork abilities. See my portfolio here!: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…Hi, I'm Darla Schaefer, a passionate animation graduate with a BFA from Laguna College of Art and Design. I've gained hands-on experience collaborating with diverse teams, leading projects, and honing my animation and storytelling skills through various short films and group projects. I enjoy working both independently and with others to create compelling animated stories and visuals. Outside of school, I've also gained valuable real-world experience in customer service and leadership roles, which have helped me develop strong communication and teamwork abilities. See my portfolio here!: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Hi, I’m Darla Schaefer, a passionate animation graduate with a BFA from Laguna College of Art and Design. I’ve gained hands-on experience collaborating with diverse teams, leading projects, and honing my animation and storytelling skills through various short films and group projects.

I enjoy working both independently and with others to create compelling animated stories and visuals. Outside of school, I’ve also gained valuable real-world experience in customer service and leadership roles, which have helped me develop strong communication and teamwork abilities.

See my portfolio here!: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Skills

Procreate

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

Animation

Experience Level

Procreate

Expert

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Student Government Representative at Laguna College of Art and Design

May 31, 2025 - July 16, 2025

Planned, coordinated and executed school-wide events regularly. Attended weekly meetings to collaborate with student government peers and bimonthly meetings with department chair. Communicated the needs of students to the board to make positive, productive change within the major. Assisted in solving unique student-related issues and providing quick and significant results.

Team Leader at 24 Hour Animation Contest

October 31, 2024 - July 16, 2025

Worked closely with diverse teams to accomplish goals and address issues related to artistic differences and capabilities. Allocated and verified utilization of time for peak efficiency to meet particularly tight deadlines. Gained practical and realistic collaborative experience in creating multiple short films annually.

Ride Operator at Seaworld San Diego

August 31, 2022 - July 16, 2025

Supported co-workers in exceptionally fast-paced and team-based environment. Provided customer service, directing patrons regularly with clear instruction and making accommodations to suit individual needs.