My name is Ethan Elstun. I graduated from Animation Mentor as a 3D Character Animator. I’m hardworking, creative, and dedicated to completing any task brought my way. I’m excited to further my skills in animation and look forward to making an impact on film and gaming industry. I love to create videos of my experiences in life including surfing and traveling. When I am not learning or creating online, I like to stay active by surfing, longboarding, wake boarding, and exploring new places.…

Ethan Elstun

My name is Ethan Elstun. I graduated from Animation Mentor as a 3D Character Animator. I’m hardworking, creative, and dedicated to completing any task brought my way. I’m excited to further my skills in animation and look forward to making an impact on film and gaming industry. I love to create videos of my experiences in life including surfing and traveling. When I am not learning or creating online, I like to stay active by surfing, longboarding, wake boarding, and exploring new places.…

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My name is Ethan Elstun. I graduated from Animation Mentor as a 3D Character Animator. I’m hardworking, creative, and dedicated to completing any task brought my way.

I’m excited to further my skills in animation and look forward to making an impact on film and gaming industry. I love to create videos of my experiences in life including surfing and traveling. When I am not learning or creating online, I like to stay active by surfing, longboarding, wake boarding, and exploring new places.

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Skills

Experience Level

3D Animation
Expert
Animation
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Character Design
Expert
Adobe After Effects
Intermediate
Adobe Illustrator
Intermediate
DaVinci Resolve Studio
Intermediate
CapCut
Intermediate
3D Model
Intermediate
Motion Graphic
Intermediate
Procreate
Intermediate
Blender
Intermediate
Flyer
Intermediate
Illustration
Intermediate
Poster
Intermediate
Branding
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Surf Shop Associate / Ride Surf Shop at Another Ride Surf Shop
October 1, 2023 - July 1, 2026
Opened and set up the shop, cleaned and closed. Managed the consignment process for customers’ surfboards including intake, storage, and sales tracking. Assisted customers in selecting surfboards and swimwear. Handled new shipments by double-checking invoices and maintaining proper organization. Posted surfboard ads on Instagram, Facebook Marketplace, and eBay, and on the store website with detailed descriptions (dimensions, construction type, brand name, and model). Created new designs for stickers, apparel, shop advertisements, and laminates for new surfboard models.
3D Character Animator / Animation Intern (course + reel/portfolio context) at Animation Mentor
August 1, 2022 - June 1, 2026
Completed animation training modules including animation basics, body mechanics (basic and advanced), acting (intro and advanced), feature animation, and acting & polish, along with acting/acting fundamentals. Produced animation exercises such as one- and two-character acting, lip sync, and body mechanics sequences; included graphic design coursework with emphasis on animation.
Sales Associate / Store Leader at Vans
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Engaged customers with enthusiasm and product knowledge. Drove sales through effective communication and selling techniques. Maintained store appearance and organization to Vans standards and collaborated with team members to achieve store goals.
Cable Operator / Camp Instructor at K C Watersports
May 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Operated cable systems safely for wakeboarders around the park and monitored equipment for performance and safety standards. Assisted customers with equipment setup and safety instructions. Taught people of all ages how to wakeboard. Performed maintenance to ensure every carrier worked properly on a 30-foot tower and ensured water features were anchored and screws were fully sunken into features; replaced/rebuilt features if broken.

Education

3D Character Animation Certificate at Animation Mentor
August 13, 2023 - June 21, 2026
Grand Canyon University (listed on resume) at Grand Canyon University
September 18, 2022 - May 23, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Travel & Hospitality
    3D Character Animation Demo Reel
    This is my fresh graduate demo reel from Animation Mentor that focuses heavily on body mechanics, character performance and lip sync in Maya, Blender and Unreal. 3danimator 3dmodelor…