I am a multi-disciplinary creative problem-solver who studied Digital Media and Marketing at the University of Calgary. With the use of animation, writing, voice acting, video editing, audio editing and singing, I bring unique life and interest to the world of content creation and storytelling. I love building engaging digital content across blogs, social channels, and film projects, and enjoy exploring new formats and tools to tell stories that connect with audiences.…

Ethan Alleyne

I am a multi-disciplinary creative problem-solver who studied Digital Media and Marketing at the University of Calgary. With the use of animation, writing, voice acting, video editing, audio editing and singing, I bring unique life and interest to the world of content creation and storytelling. I love building engaging digital content across blogs, social channels, and film projects, and enjoy exploring new formats and tools to tell stories that connect with audiences.…

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I am a multi-disciplinary creative problem-solver who studied Digital Media and Marketing at the University of Calgary. With the use of animation, writing, voice acting, video editing, audio editing and singing, I bring unique life and interest to the world of content creation and storytelling.

I love building engaging digital content across blogs, social channels, and film projects, and enjoy exploring new formats and tools to tell stories that connect with audiences.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Content Editor at Upkeep Media
December 1, 2025 - Present
Editing and proofreading numerous blogs and location pages for real estate companies; SEO; Posting articles and location pages on WordPress and GRAV.
Digital Media Creator at Connect-X
March 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Logo design, graphic design, voice over and video editing for flagship content.
Digital Media Creator at Telus STORYHIVE
November 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Opening sequence animation and graphics, logo restoration.
Animator at Barbados and Calgary, AB
January 1, 2014 - Present
A.C.O.-E.: Genesis (2014–2015) – Caribbean graphic novel animation hybrid format invented by Ethan Alleyne. Proof of concept. A.C.O.-E.: New Bim (2021–2022) – Caribbean graphic novel animation hybrid format invented by Ethan Alleyne. Pilot episode. Produced and combined art, animations, voice acting, copy writing and videography for the majority of the project. Practical Assignment – Pretty Ugly Company Animated Demo (September 2024) – University of Calgary Program.
Teacher’s Personal Assistant | Private Tutor at Barbados
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Chemistry and Physics tutoring; private tutoring support.
Instructor at Brightsparks Tutoring Academy
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Introduction to Digital Art and Animation.
Assistant Muralist at Bridgetown Port Authority
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
David Alleyne Collaboration; mural projects at the port.
Writer and Proofreader at Various
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Author of Taste of the Past mini book series; Writer for Believe Magazine, Nation Publishing; Proofreader for Barbados Through the Years books and more.
Self-Employed Newspaper Salesman at Nation Publishing Co. and Barbados Advocate
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Newspaper sales and distribution.
Social Media Management at Ethan Alleyne’s Mister E’s Industry
May 1, 2015 - Present
YouTube channel management with 1,040+ subscribers; managed Facebook, Instagram, and ArtStation.
Graphic Artist at Freelance
May 1, 2015 - Present
Designing posters, flyers, tickets, logos for Barbados and Calgary.
Independent Author and Content Creator at Self-Employed
May 1, 2014 - Present
Created audio drama Gone to the Dog; authored Walk Me Home and Little Alien digital books and music videos; produced and edited content.
Animator at A.C.O.-E. Projects (Genesis, New Bim, Pretty Ugly Company – various works)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2025
A.C.O.-E.: Genesis (2014–2015) – Caribbean graphic novel animation hybrid format invented by Ethan Alleyne. Proof of concept. A.C.O.-E.: New Bim (2021–2022) – Caribbean graphic novel animation hybrid format invented by Ethan Alleyne. Pilot episode. Also contributed to Pretty Ugly Company Animated Demo as part of University of Calgary program (Sept 2024).
Teacher’s Personal Assistant at Private Tutor
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Chemistry and Physics tutoring
Independent Newspaper Salesman at Nation Publishing Co. and Barbados Advocate
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Independent Author and Content Creator
May 1, 2014 - Present
Gone to the Dog; Walk Me Home: Darkness Fears the Human; Little Alien; A.C.O.-E.: New Bim
Digital Media Creator at Telus Storyhive (Total eClips Documentary Series)
November 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Opening sequence animation and graphics, logo restoration.
Animator at A.C.O. - E. (Genesis 2014–2015)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Caribbean graphic novel animation hybrid format; proof of concept.
Animator at A.C.O. - E. (New Bim 2021–2022)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Caribbean graphic novel animation hybrid format; pilot episode; produced and combined art, animations, voice acting, copy writing and videography for the majority of the project.
Animator at Pretty Ugly Company
September 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Practical assignment – animated demo for a salsa company; University of Calgary programme.
Newspaper Salesman at Nation Publishing Co. and Barbados Advocate
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Self-employed newspaper sales.
Animator at A.C.O.-E. (Genesis)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2025
Caribbean graphic novel animation hybrid format; proof of concept. A.C.O.-E.: New Bim (pilot episode) produced with art, animations, voice acting, copy writing and videography.
Social Media Manager at Ethan Alleyne’s Mister E’s Industry
May 1, 2015 - Present
YouTube channel management; 1,040+ subscribers; manages Facebook and Instagram.

Education

International Professionals Program – Digital Media and Marketing at University of Calgary
September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Emerging Leaders of The Americas Program (ELAP)/CANADA-CARICOM scholarship at St Lawrence College
September 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Associate Degree in Applied Arts - Visual Arts, Distinction at Barbados Community College
September 1, 2013 - May 31, 2015
International Professionals Program – Digital Media and Marketing at University of Calgary
September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Emerging Leaders of The Americas Program (ELAP)/CANADA-CARICOM scholarship at St Lawrence College
September 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Associate Degree in Applied Arts - Visual Arts, Distinction at Barbados Community College
September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2015
International Professionals Programme – Digital Media and Marketing at University of Calgary
September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Emerging Leaders of The Americas Programme (ELAP)/CANADA - CARICOM 4-month scholarship at St Lawrence College
September 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Associate Degree in Applied Arts - Visual Arts at Barbados Community College
September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2015
International Professionals Program – Digital Media and Marketing at University of Calgary
September 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Emerging Leaders of The Americas Program (ELAP)/CANADA-CARICOM Scholarship at St Lawrence College
September 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Associate Degree in Applied Arts - Visual Arts, Distinction at Barbados Community College
September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2015

Qualifications

ELAP Scholarship (Emerging Leaders of the Americas Program)
September 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Masterful Minds Award
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Artistic Excellence Award
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Circle Foundation for the Arts - Artist of the Year
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Masterful Minds Award
January 1, 2024 - March 23, 2026
Artistic Excellence Award
January 1, 2023 - March 23, 2026
ELAP Scholarship – Emerging Leaders of The Americas Program (Canada-CARICOM)
September 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Other, Real Estate & Construction

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Experience Level