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I am a creative, hardworking and friendly individual who enjoys new challenges. I am dedicated to animation work and have continued to work on private projects to update and maintain my skills since graduating. I enjoy and embrace change and am willing to embark on any additional training to enhance my skills. I consider myself a patient, diplomatic and a good communicator to both technical and non-technical people. I am confident in working on my own initiative but equally happy working in a team environment. I would welcome the opportunity to demonstrate my skills and abilities and am willing to work anywhere in the UK.…I am a creative, hardworking and friendly individual who enjoys new challenges. I am dedicated to animation work and have continued to work on private projects to update and maintain my skills since graduating. I enjoy and embrace change and am willing to embark on any additional training to enhance my skills. I consider myself a patient, diplomatic and a good communicator to both technical and non-technical people. I am confident in working on my own initiative but equally happy working in a team environment. I would welcome the opportunity to demonstrate my skills and abilities and am willing to work anywhere in the UK.

Benjamin Makinson

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I am a creative, hardworking and friendly individual who enjoys new challenges. I am dedicated to animation work and have continued to work on private projects to update and maintain my skills since graduating. I enjoy and embrace change and am willing to embark on any additional training to enhance my skills. I consider myself a patient, diplomatic and a good communicator to both technical and non-technical people. I am confident in working on my own initiative but equally happy working in a team environment. I would welcome the opportunity to demonstrate my skills and abilities and am willing to work anywhere in the UK.…I am a creative, hardworking and friendly individual who enjoys new challenges. I am dedicated to animation work and have continued to work on private projects to update and maintain my skills since graduating. I enjoy and embrace change and am willing to embark on any additional training to enhance my skills. I consider myself a patient, diplomatic and a good communicator to both technical and non-technical people. I am confident in working on my own initiative but equally happy working in a team environment. I would welcome the opportunity to demonstrate my skills and abilities and am willing to work anywhere in the UK.

Available to hire

I am a creative, hardworking and friendly individual who enjoys new challenges. I am dedicated to animation work and have continued to work on private projects to update and maintain my skills since graduating.

I enjoy and embrace change and am willing to embark on any additional training to enhance my skills. I consider myself a patient, diplomatic and a good communicator to both technical and non-technical people. I am confident in working on my own initiative but equally happy working in a team environment. I would welcome the opportunity to demonstrate my skills and abilities and am willing to work anywhere in the UK.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

Language

Japanese

Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator & Voice Actor at Self-employed / Freelance

July 1, 2011 - November 23, 2025

Produced illustrated stills for an animated video; completed large-scale commission work for ASDA; created animation loops for high-profile clients; performed voice acting roles for unofficial abridged series and audiobooks; created artwork for clients worldwide; sold artwork and memorabilia at conventions; developed ongoing private projects to maintain animation skills.

Grocery Colleague (Click & Collect) at Asda Stores Ltd

October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023

Shelf stacking across multiple aisles; customer service; callouts; later promoted to Click and Collect, organizing groceries for pickup during the Covid pandemic.

Cashier / Shop Assistant at International Aid Charity Shop

September 1, 2008 - September 1, 2008

Voluntary part-time role; staffed the cash register; sorted and cleaned donated clothes and other items; dealt with customers.

Voluntary Event Coordinator and Facilitator at Online / Community

December 1, 2023 - November 23, 2025

Runs a weekly online social event for four people; mediates interpersonal conflicts; collaborates on creative narratives; fosters a welcoming atmosphere for participants from diverse backgrounds and locations.

Streamer / Content Creator at Twitch (Online Streaming)

February 1, 2025 - November 23, 2025

Streaming art commissions and gameplay; gained Twitch Affiliate status; revenue through advertising and subscriptions.

Freelance Illustrator & Voice Actor at Self-employed (Freelance)

July 1, 2011 - November 23, 2025

Produced illustrated stills for an animated video. Produced large scale commission work for ASDA. Member of a Voice Acting Website and accepted as a voice actor on an unofficial Abridged series and two unofficial Audio Book/Plays, as well as various other voice acting roles for minor characters. Produced custom pieces of artwork for various clients around the world. Created an Animation Loop for high profile client to use on their website. I sell artwork and memorabilia at various conventions, including Southport and Preston.

Grocery Colleague at Asda Stores Ltd

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Employed as a shelf stacker taking care of several aisles and dealing with callouts, customers and the public in general. Later upgraded to a Click and Collect Employee dealing with all of the above as well as collecting and organizing groceries for pickup during the Covid pandemic.

Voluntary Event Coordinator and Facilitator at Self-employed

December 1, 2023 - November 23, 2025

I run a weekly online social event for four people, changing scheduling where needed and mediating interpersonal conflicts whilst working in collaborative creation to produce an engaging narrative. Group consists of individuals from a range of backgrounds and locations, and I create a welcoming atmosphere for all involved.

Online Streaming at Twitch channel

February 1, 2025 - November 23, 2025

I stream my art commissions and gameplay on Twitch.com where I have gained the Affiliate status, allowing me to gain revenue through advertising and subscriptions.