I’m a recent college graduate looking for animation and storyboarding work

Gabrielle M. Blanks

I’m a recent college graduate looking for animation and storyboarding work

Available to hire

I’m a recent college graduate looking for animation and storyboarding work

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Equipment Checkout Assistant at Virginia Commonwealth University, Painting and Printmaking Department
August 1, 2025 - Present
Assisted with equipment checkout for Fine Arts students; maintained inventory, tracked damaged or missing items, and supported departmental operations.
UROP Research Assistant at VCU Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
August 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Scanned passages from books using Adobe Scanner, organized and converted scans to PDFs and Google Docs, and compiled information about artist organizations.
3D Visual Artist (Chill Space) at Independent Projects
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Chill Space is a 3D rendered living area designed for VR accessibility; modeled in Maya and completed in Unity to create a relaxing, VR-friendly space.
2D Animator (No Thanks) at Independent Projects
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
A short animation featuring an nameless character’s frayed relationship with their mother; animated in Procreate and composed in After Effects.
2D Animator / Live Action Hybrid (Come Out) at Independent Projects
October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
A film piece integrating animated elements with a live-action sequence arguing with a darker thought; filmed in person, animated in Procreate, and assembled in Adobe Premiere.
Soundscape (Panic) at Independent Projects
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
A short sound piece exploring a panicked/high-stress situation; sourced sounds from Free sound and assembled in Adobe Audition.

Education

BFA in Kinetic Imaging at Virginia Commonwealth University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education