Hi, I'm Garet C. Beck, a passionate cartoonist, comic book artist, and creator with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Lesley University and currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Sequential Art at Savannah College of Art and Design. I have a diverse skill set ranging from 2-D and 3-D design to animation, character and creature design, and creative writing. I thrive in storytelling through compelling visuals and enjoy teaching and sharing my artistic knowledge. Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to work in various roles such as animator/editor, art instructor, and customer service positions that have helped me develop a strong work ethic and teamwork skills. I am fluent in English, adept in Japanese, and have novice proficiency in Spanish. My expertise includes digital and traditional mediums, and I am proficient with numerous software tools including Adobe Creative Suite, Clip Studio Paint, and AutoCAD.

Garet C. Beck

Hi, I'm Garet C. Beck, a passionate cartoonist, comic book artist, and creator with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Lesley University and currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Sequential Art at Savannah College of Art and Design. I have a diverse skill set ranging from 2-D and 3-D design to animation, character and creature design, and creative writing. I thrive in storytelling through compelling visuals and enjoy teaching and sharing my artistic knowledge. Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to work in various roles such as animator/editor, art instructor, and customer service positions that have helped me develop a strong work ethic and teamwork skills. I am fluent in English, adept in Japanese, and have novice proficiency in Spanish. My expertise includes digital and traditional mediums, and I am proficient with numerous software tools including Adobe Creative Suite, Clip Studio Paint, and AutoCAD.

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Hi, I’m Garet C. Beck, a passionate cartoonist, comic book artist, and creator with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Lesley University and currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Sequential Art at Savannah College of Art and Design. I have a diverse skill set ranging from 2-D and 3-D design to animation, character and creature design, and creative writing. I thrive in storytelling through compelling visuals and enjoy teaching and sharing my artistic knowledge.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work in various roles such as animator/editor, art instructor, and customer service positions that have helped me develop a strong work ethic and teamwork skills. I am fluent in English, adept in Japanese, and have novice proficiency in Spanish. My expertise includes digital and traditional mediums, and I am proficient with numerous software tools including Adobe Creative Suite, Clip Studio Paint, and AutoCAD.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Animator/Editor Internship at Newfangled Studios
February 6, 2017 - April 30, 2017
Worked on animating and editing projects, assisted with costume work, closed captioning, data management, lighting setup, post-production, pre-production, prop placement, visual and audio recording, stage setting, sound syncing, and visual effects from February 2017 to April 2017 in Boston, MA.
Customer Service Representative at A Great American Print Shop
April 4, 2018 - July 29, 2018
Operated standard and large format printers, binding, and trimming marketing materials and formatting client designs using InDesign. Responsible for estimating printing costs and providing customer service from April 2018 to July 2018 in Denver, CO.
Art Instructor at Painting With a Twist
October 2, 2023 - June 3, 2024
Taught groups of students how to paint with acrylics from October 2023 to June 2024 in Pooler, GA.
Barista/Server at Seed & Bean Market
January 2, 2023 - August 21, 2023
Performed customer service, latte art, and served customers at the café from January 2023 to August 2023 in Fort Myers, FL.
Line Cook at Plantpub
December 6, 2021 - March 22, 2022
Handled cooking and team cooperation duties in a kitchen environment from December 2021 to March 2022 in Cambridge, MA.
Shift Lead/Barista at Caffé Nero
September 1, 2021 - November 28, 2021
Managed team, performed latte art, and provided customer service at the café from September 2021 to November 2021 in Somerville, MA.
Bartender/Barista at Café Luna
June 3, 2019 - August 23, 2021
Performed customer service, latte art, and managed inventory and team cooperation from June 2019 to August 2021 in Cambridge, MA.
Line Cook at Kokoro
September 3, 2018 - February 25, 2019
Responsible for cooking and team cooperation from September 2018 to February 2019 in Denver, CO.
Barista at Green Cup Café
August 7, 2017 - February 18, 2018
Provided excellent customer service and prepared beverages from August 2017 to February 2018 in Fort Myers, FL.
Barista/Supervisor at Bourbon Coffee
October 2, 2015 - May 26, 2017
Managed team, performed latte art, handled inventory, and provided customer service from October 2015 to May 2017 in Cambridge, MA.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Lesley University: College of Art and Design, Cambridge, MA
September 1, 2014 - May 1, 2017
Master of Fine Arts in Sequential Art at Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
March 1, 2023 - May 1, 2026
Illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design
September 1, 2011 - February 1, 2013
Mechanical Engineering at University of Pittsburg at Johnstown
September 1, 2009 - February 1, 2010

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods