SUMMARY Dedicated 2D animator with four years of training. Graduated top of the class with honors at Vancouver Film School. Educated in both hand-drawn and rigged animation with Toonboom Harmony. Experienced in the animation pipeline from character design/concept art to storyboarding, animation, and compositing. Capable of keeping organized while working in high-speed environments and providing finished and quality work for deadlines. EXPERIENCE Linda Hurkmans’ Open Class Program, San Jose, California — Freelance Graphic Design March 2022 - Present Day My client is an international choreographer, Ballet and Pilates teacher. Edited and created advertisements for in-person and online ballet events. Worked on time while including the client's requests and criticisms—executed clear and constant communication regarding the progress of the advertising posters. Eris Talent Agency, Los Angeles, California — Model and Actor July 2023 - July 2024 Became represented with Eris while competing at IPOP 2023. Was offered multiple TV and commercial acting roles. Tru Talent Agency, Reno, Nevada — Model and Actor March 2023 - July 2024 Auditioned for and achieved representation for acting and modeling. Was booked in multiple roles through TruTalent, including the Macy’s Homecoming Fashion Show 2024. San Jose Dance Theatre, San Jose, California — Soloist Ballet Dancer September 2021 - December 2021 Performed leading dancing roles in San Jose Dance Theatre's winter performances of The Nutcracker. Diligently learned choreography within the allotted time before performances. EDUCATION Vancouver Film School, Vancouver, British Columbia — 2D/Classical Animation Certification August 2024 - August 2025 An intense one-year program focused on hand-drawn and rigged 2D animation. Graduated top of the class with honors and received the “Most professional” award. Was taught to utilize character design, concept art, background painting, storyboarding, 2D animation, and compositing to produce a short film. Reno High School, Reno, Nevada — Advanced High School Diploma January 2021 - June 2024 Was accepted into the 3-year 2D/3D animation course with the Reno High Redhouse program. Focused on 2D/3D animation and 3D modeling with Adobe Animate, Maya, and Blender. Graduated with a 4.0 GPA and an Advanced Diploma. HARD SKILLS -2D Animation - ToonBoom Harmony -Storyboarding - Storyboard Pro -Character design -Background Painting - Adobe Photoshop -Concept Art - Adobe Photoshop -Shotgrid -Adobe Premiere -Maya -IbisPaintX SOFT SKILLS -Communication -Time Management -Diligence -Organization -Leadership

Natalie Ramskov Reno

SUMMARY Dedicated 2D animator with four years of training. Graduated top of the class with honors at Vancouver Film School. Educated in both hand-drawn and rigged animation with Toonboom Harmony. Experienced in the animation pipeline from character design/concept art to storyboarding, animation, and compositing. Capable of keeping organized while working in high-speed environments and providing finished and quality work for deadlines. EXPERIENCE Linda Hurkmans’ Open Class Program, San Jose, California — Freelance Graphic Design March 2022 - Present Day My client is an international choreographer, Ballet and Pilates teacher. Edited and created advertisements for in-person and online ballet events. Worked on time while including the client's requests and criticisms—executed clear and constant communication regarding the progress of the advertising posters. Eris Talent Agency, Los Angeles, California — Model and Actor July 2023 - July 2024 Became represented with Eris while competing at IPOP 2023. Was offered multiple TV and commercial acting roles. Tru Talent Agency, Reno, Nevada — Model and Actor March 2023 - July 2024 Auditioned for and achieved representation for acting and modeling. Was booked in multiple roles through TruTalent, including the Macy’s Homecoming Fashion Show 2024. San Jose Dance Theatre, San Jose, California — Soloist Ballet Dancer September 2021 - December 2021 Performed leading dancing roles in San Jose Dance Theatre's winter performances of The Nutcracker. Diligently learned choreography within the allotted time before performances. EDUCATION Vancouver Film School, Vancouver, British Columbia — 2D/Classical Animation Certification August 2024 - August 2025 An intense one-year program focused on hand-drawn and rigged 2D animation. Graduated top of the class with honors and received the “Most professional” award. Was taught to utilize character design, concept art, background painting, storyboarding, 2D animation, and compositing to produce a short film. Reno High School, Reno, Nevada — Advanced High School Diploma January 2021 - June 2024 Was accepted into the 3-year 2D/3D animation course with the Reno High Redhouse program. Focused on 2D/3D animation and 3D modeling with Adobe Animate, Maya, and Blender. Graduated with a 4.0 GPA and an Advanced Diploma. HARD SKILLS -2D Animation - ToonBoom Harmony -Storyboarding - Storyboard Pro -Character design -Background Painting - Adobe Photoshop -Concept Art - Adobe Photoshop -Shotgrid -Adobe Premiere -Maya -IbisPaintX SOFT SKILLS -Communication -Time Management -Diligence -Organization -Leadership

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SUMMARY

Dedicated 2D animator with four years of training. Graduated top of the class with honors at Vancouver Film School. Educated in both hand-drawn and rigged animation with Toonboom Harmony. Experienced in the animation pipeline from character design/concept art to storyboarding, animation, and compositing. Capable of keeping organized while working in high-speed environments and providing finished and quality work for deadlines.

EXPERIENCE
Linda Hurkmans’ Open Class Program, San Jose, California — Freelance Graphic Design
March 2022 - Present Day
My client is an international choreographer, Ballet and Pilates teacher. Edited and created advertisements for in-person and online ballet events. Worked on time while including the client’s requests and criticisms—executed clear and constant communication regarding the progress of the advertising posters.

Eris Talent Agency, Los Angeles, California — Model and Actor
July 2023 - July 2024
Became represented with Eris while competing at IPOP 2023. Was offered multiple TV and commercial acting roles.
Tru Talent Agency, Reno, Nevada — Model and Actor
March 2023 - July 2024
Auditioned for and achieved representation for acting and modeling. Was booked in multiple roles through TruTalent, including the Macy’s Homecoming Fashion Show 2024.
San Jose Dance Theatre, San Jose, California — Soloist Ballet Dancer
September 2021 - December 2021
Performed leading dancing roles in San Jose Dance Theatre’s winter performances of The Nutcracker. Diligently learned choreography within the allotted time before performances.
EDUCATION
Vancouver Film School, Vancouver, British Columbia — 2D/Classical Animation Certification
August 2024 - August 2025
An intense one-year program focused on hand-drawn and rigged 2D animation. Graduated top of the class with honors and received the “Most professional” award. Was taught to utilize character design, concept art, background painting, storyboarding, 2D animation, and compositing to produce a short film.
Reno High School, Reno, Nevada — Advanced High School Diploma
January 2021 - June 2024
Was accepted into the 3-year 2D/3D animation course with the Reno High Redhouse program. Focused on 2D/3D animation and 3D modeling with Adobe Animate, Maya, and Blender. Graduated with a 4.0 GPA and an Advanced Diploma.

HARD SKILLS
-2D Animation - ToonBoom Harmony
-Storyboarding - Storyboard Pro
-Character design
-Background Painting - Adobe Photoshop
-Concept Art - Adobe Photoshop
-Shotgrid
-Adobe Premiere
-Maya
-IbisPaintX
SOFT SKILLS
-Communication
-Time Management
-Diligence
-Organization
-Leadership

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Linda Hurkman’s Open Class Program
March 1, 2022 - Present
Edited and created advertisements for in-person and online ballet events. Worked to incorporate client requests and critiques, delivering clear and consistent communication on poster progress.
Model and Actor at Eris Talent Agency
July 1, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Represented with Eris while competing at IPOP 2023. Booked multiple TV and commercial acting roles.
Model and Actor at Tru Talent Agency
July 1, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Auditioned for and achieved representation for acting and modelling. Booked in multiple roles through Tru Talent, including Macy’s Homecoming Fashion Show 2024.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Inda Hurkman’s Open Class Program
March 1, 2022 - Present
Edited and created advertisements for in-person and online ballet events. Worked on timing while incorporating client requests and constructive feedback; maintained clear, ongoing communication regarding progression of advertising posters.
Model and Actor at Eris Talent Agency
July 1, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Represented with Eris while competing at IPOP 2023. Offered multiple TV and commercial acting roles.
Model and Actor at Tru Talent Agency
June 29, 2024 - September 3, 2025
Auditioned for and secured representation for acting and modeling. Booked in multiple roles through Tru Talent, including the Macy’s Homecoming Fashion Show 2024.
Apex Team Member at Apex Leadership Co
October 13, 2025 - Present
Apex is a hands-on fundraising company that helps local schools raise money. Enthusiastically teach kids life lessons, such as how to be a good leader or be kind to others. Managing inventory and data collection pertaining to the advances of a school's fundraising. Always engaging and understanding towards children aged from 5 to 14 years old.
Apex Team Member at Apex Leadership Co
October 1, 2025 - November 19, 2025
Hands-on fundraising team member, teaching kids life lessons and helping manage inventory and data collection for school fundraising; regularly engaging with children aged 5-14.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Linda Hurkman’s Open Class Program
March 1, 2022 - November 19, 2025
Edited and created advertisements for in-person and online ballet events; maintained timely communication with client and integrated feedback.
Model and Actor at Eris Talent Agency
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Represented with Eris in IPOP 2023; pursued multiple TV and commercial acting roles.
Soloist Ballet Dancer at San Jose Dance Theatre
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Performed leading ballet roles in The Nutcracker; diligently learned choreography within allotted time before performances.

Education

2D / Classical Animation Certification at Vancouver Film School
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Advanced High School Diploma at Reno High School
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2024
Classical Ballet at Royal Danish Ballet
July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019
2D / Classic Animation Certification at Vancouver Film School
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Advanced High School Diploma at Reno High School
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2024
Classical Ballet at Royal Danish Ballet, Copenhagen, Denmark
July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019
2D / Classical Animation Certification at Vancouver Film School
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Advanced High School Diploma at Reno High School
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2024
Classical Ballet at Royal Danish Ballet
July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019

Qualifications

Most Professional Award
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
Most professional award
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025
Honorable Mention in Reno Art and Writing Competition
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025
Honorable Mention in Reno FFx Festival
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025
Black Belt in Taekwondo
July 1, 2019 - November 19, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services