Animator and storyboard artist with 4+ years of structured 2D/3D training, creating projects from logline to thumbnails, storyboards, and animatics/shorts. Strong foundation in animation fundamentals, character development, and screenwriting. Experienced in production workflows and collaboration across animation, video, and multimedia projects—using tools including Maya, Blender, Toon Boom, Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects—along with hands-on media creation for live streams and comedy sketches.

IVAN MOLINA

Animator and storyboard artist with 4+ years of structured 2D/3D training, creating projects from logline to thumbnails, storyboards, and animatics/shorts. Strong foundation in animation fundamentals, character development, and screenwriting. Experienced in production workflows and collaboration across animation, video, and multimedia projects—using tools including Maya, Blender, Toon Boom, Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects—along with hands-on media creation for live streams and comedy sketches.

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Animator and storyboard artist with 4+ years of structured 2D/3D training, creating projects from logline to thumbnails, storyboards, and animatics/shorts. Strong foundation in animation fundamentals, character development, and screenwriting.

Experienced in production workflows and collaboration across animation, video, and multimedia projects—using tools including Maya, Blender, Toon Boom, Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects—along with hands-on media creation for live streams and comedy sketches.

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Work Experience

QA/Shipping Associate at Trove Recommerce
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Performed detailed visual, multi-point inspection of items. Followed picking/packing protocols to prepare orders for daily carrier pickup. Provided feedback and helped learn/update UI systems and packing/picking procedures used in the process.
Picking/Packing Associate at Mixed Bag Designs (Millbrae, CA)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Followed picking and packing protocols to prepare daily orders for customers. Ensured orders were ready for daily fulfillment using established warehouse procedures.
Shipping Manager at Beadshop.com (Redwood City, CA area)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Collaborated with other department heads to establish picking and packing protocols. Coordinated with carrier companies to ensure daily pickup schedules. Maintained coordination with online shipping services to support fulfillment operations.
Food Prep at Ikes Sandwiches
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Followed morning opening procedures and completed prep work for a high-volume store location. Maintained and updated food safety certification annually. Worked consistently in a multi-person team environment.
Bakery/Cashier at The Cheesecake Factory
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Maintained and updated food safety certification annually. Provided customer service for both walk-in and phone-in-to-go food orders.
Visual Merchandising/Shipping Team Associate at The GAP (San Francisco and Palo Alto, CA)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Followed protocols with the shipping, stocking, and receiving team to restock the store with new and replenished inventory. Helped set up, style, and pose mannequins and visual elements for window and floor displays.

Education

Bachelor of the Arts (Animation) at California College of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Associate of the Arts (3D Animation and Video Game Art) at Canada College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
High School Diploma at Mountain View Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Transportation & Logistics