Available to hire
Fresh, eager 2D animator & character designer (2024 graduate) ready to bring energy and polish to your project.
Specialties:
Clean, expressive 2D animation (frame-by-frame + rigged)
Character design & visual development
Professional storyboarding
Software: Toon Boom Harmony (Advanced), Storyboard Pro, Clip Studio Paint, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, and Blender (basic 3D/layout).
I’ve completed rigorous college productions on tight deadlines, collaborated with directors and teams, and I’m hungry to deliver high-quality work while continuing to grow. My style is versatile — from cute and cartoony to dynamic action and emotive storytelling.
Whether you need punchy animated social content, series boards, full scenes, or original characters that pop, I’m fast, communicative, and 100% committed to making your vision shine.
Available for remote freelance and studio junior roles. Let’s create something awesome!
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Work Experience
Conestoga College 2D character animation production team at Conestoga College
February 3, 2024 - April 27, 2024Create an animation project in a two week time period.
2D Character Animation Production Team Member at Conestoga College
April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024Worked independently on animation projects using animation software to create animated sequences. Regularly checked in with supervisors for coaching to ensure high-quality, portfolio-ready deliverables. Maintained accurate documentation of work and adjustments through detailed activity reports.
Camp Volunteer and Youth Team Leader at Logos Family Church Camp
July 1, 2017 - July 31, 2019Led a group of fourteen youths during community outings, including visits to Wonderland Theme Park. Built rapport with youths facing behavioral risks and supported program leaders with logistic administrative duties. Coordinated team activities including ice breakers, games, and outings.
Work Practicum Assistant at PLASP After School Program
February 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016Developed nutritious snack programs for program attendees, assisted early childhood educators and teaching staff with creating functional workstations and quiet study areas tailored to student needs. Supported planning and administrative tasks for program staff.
2D Character Animation Production Team Member at Conestoga College
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024Independently completed a project to produce animated sequences using animation software; checked in with supervisor for coaching and insights to ensure a portfolio-ready product; accurately documented work undertaken and modifications to write an activity report for supervisor.
Volunteer Team Leader at Logos Family Church Camp
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019Led a team of fourteen youths during a community outing at Wonderland Theme Park; built rapport with youths that have behavioral risks; reported logistic administrative duties to head counselors and program leads; coordinated with other team leaders to create ice breakers, games, and activities.
Work Practicum Assistant at PLASP after school program
June 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016Created nutritious snack program for program attendees; assisted ECE and teaching staff with creating workstations quiet study areas to cater to the needs of the students; reported planning for administration staff.
Team Leader at Logos Family Church Camp
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019Led fourteen youths on a community outing at Wonderland Theme Park; fostered rapport with youths with behavioral risks; coordinated logistics with head counselors and program leads; devised icebreakers, games, and activities.
Volunteer/Work Practicum at PLASP After School Program
June 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016Created nutritious snack program; assisted ECE and teaching staff with creating quiet study areas; supported administration planning and coordination.
2D Character Animator at Conestoga College
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024Worked independently on a 2D character animation project, delivering sequences on time using animation software. Sought feedback from supervisor to ensure portfolio-ready quality and documented work via activity reports.
Work Practicum / After School Program Assistant at PLASP After School Program
June 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016Created nutritious snack program for attendees. Assisted ECE and teaching staff with establishing quiet study areas and student-focused workstations. Reported planning activities to administration staff.
Education
Animation Diploma at Conestoga College Doon Campus
September 5, 2022 - April 22, 2024Advanced Diploma at Sheridan College
September 1, 2020 - April 30, 2022Diploma at Conestoga College
September 1, 2022 - April 30, 2024Diploma at Conestoga College
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Advanced Diploma at Sheridan College
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 20223D Animation Diploma at Conestoga College
September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025Animation 1400 at Conestoga College
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2024Advanced Visual & Creative Arts at Sheridan College
September 1, 2020 - April 1, 20223D Animation at Conestoga College
September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025Animation 1400 at Conestoga College
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2024Advanced Visual & Creative Arts at Sheridan College
September 1, 2020 - April 1, 20223D Animation at Conestoga College
September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025Animation 1400 at Conestoga College
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2024Advanced Visual & Creative Arts at Sheridan College
September 1, 2020 - April 1, 2022Qualifications
3D Animation Certification
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Art Fundamentals Certificate
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Animation Diploma
September 6, 2022 - April 30, 2024Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization
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