Hello! I am a recent Syracuse University graduate with a Bachelors degree in Computer Art and Animation. My skills include storyboarding, creating animatics, animating, and coloring for 2D animated films. **For my full portfolio, visit my website [_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ **Employment and Project Experience:** _Animation Intern_, Five Peaks Animation Studio October 2025-May 2026 _Character Designer, Storyboard Artist, Animator_, Collaborative Student Film DESOLATE August 2024-December 2024 _Animator, Color Artist_, Collaborative Student Film SPREE January 2026-May 2026…

Ellen Shank

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Hello! I am a recent Syracuse University graduate with a Bachelors degree in Computer Art and Animation. My skills include storyboarding, creating animatics, animating, and coloring for 2D animated films. **For my full portfolio, visit my website [_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ **Employment and Project Experience:** _Animation Intern_, Five Peaks Animation Studio October 2025-May 2026 _Character Designer, Storyboard Artist, Animator_, Collaborative Student Film DESOLATE August 2024-December 2024 _Animator, Color Artist_, Collaborative Student Film SPREE January 2026-May 2026…

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Hello! I am a recent Syracuse University graduate with a Bachelors degree in Computer Art and Animation.
My skills include storyboarding, creating animatics, animating, and coloring for 2D animated films.

**For my full portfolio, visit my website [Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Employment and Project Experience:

Animation Intern, Five Peaks Animation Studio
October 2025-May 2026

Character Designer, Storyboard Artist, Animator, Collaborative Student Film DESOLATE
August 2024-December 2024

Animator, Color Artist, Collaborative Student Film SPREE
January 2026-May 2026

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Animator and Color Artist at SPREE
January 7, 2026 - May 6, 2026
Collaborated with teams of 4-10 on 4 minute animation; Worked primarily on animating along with concept art and final color for the film
Animation Intern at Five Peaks Animation
September 30, 2025 - May 15, 2026
Contributed to animation projects as part of a team; responsibilities included supporting animation production, character design and cleanup, and helping storyboard artists.
Character Designer / Storyboard Artist / Animator at Desolate
August 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Worked on an almost 6-minute animated film in teams of 3-15; performed character design, storyboard, animation, and cleanup for the film.
Entry level Marketing Team Member (Intern) at Ace Technology Group, LLC
April 27, 2023 - August 27, 2024
Redesigned a website and created/updated marketing flyers for mailing lists. Cold called potential clients and updated the client mailing database, managing outreach to prospects.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Art and Animation at Syracuse University
August 30, 2022 - May 20, 2026
Visual Arts Scholarship at Academy of Notre Dame De Namur
September 3, 2018 - May 20, 2022

Qualifications

Cow House Studios Portfolio Scholarship
January 1, 2023 - February 18, 2026
SU Orange Distinction Award
January 1, 2022 - May 10, 2026
Visual Arts Scholarship - Academy of Notre Dame De Namur
September 1, 2018 - May 20, 2022
Five Peaks Animation Intern
October 1, 2025 - May 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    Character Design for LIGHT
    Character designs for main and possible side characters for short film LIGHT.…
    SPREE

    SPREE follows Kat, a futuristic personal shopper, through a journey of rebellion, self discovery, and excitement as she is faced with a morally gray situation.

    SPREE was produced in the Syracuse University class CAR 401/501 where 12 students combined their unique and individual skills to create the final film.

    I worked on various aspects of the animation pipeline for this film, such as concept art for various shops Kat interacts with, rough and clean animation, as well as coloring the film.

    Created with TVPaint 12

    DESOLATE

    DESOLATE is a short film that premiered May 3rd 2024 at the Syracuse Computer Art & Animation BFA Showcase. It was produced entirely by the 14 students in the class.

    I collaborated with small teams to create the animatics, as well as animating and coloring the film.
    Created using TVPaint 12

    Gents Promotional Poster
    This promotional poster highlights a local Syracuse band 'Fever Dream' hosted by 'The Gents" graphicdesigner…