Chicago Heights born and raised. I graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 2016 with a Bachelors in Business Administration with a concentration in Sport Management. I stayed in Charleston as the Artistic Director of Eastern Illinois University Dancers. Shortly after, I started raising money for non-profits through Ruffalo Noel Levitz. I got to travel through RNL stopping at Ithaca, NY., Boulder, CO. , Athens, GA., Colorado Springs, CO., and ending at Denver, CO. I have a great balance of creative experience as an artistic director, animator, and compositor as well as managerial experience. As a recent graduate of CU Denver's 3D Graphics and Animation program, I am currently searching for a role in the animation industry.

Corina Middleton

Chicago Heights born and raised. I graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 2016 with a Bachelors in Business Administration with a concentration in Sport Management. I stayed in Charleston as the Artistic Director of Eastern Illinois University Dancers. Shortly after, I started raising money for non-profits through Ruffalo Noel Levitz. I got to travel through RNL stopping at Ithaca, NY., Boulder, CO. , Athens, GA., Colorado Springs, CO., and ending at Denver, CO. I have a great balance of creative experience as an artistic director, animator, and compositor as well as managerial experience. As a recent graduate of CU Denver's 3D Graphics and Animation program, I am currently searching for a role in the animation industry.

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Chicago Heights born and raised. I graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 2016 with a Bachelors in Business Administration with a concentration in Sport Management. I stayed in Charleston as the Artistic Director of Eastern Illinois University Dancers. Shortly after, I started raising money for non-profits through Ruffalo Noel Levitz. I got to travel through RNL stopping at Ithaca, NY., Boulder, CO. , Athens, GA., Colorado Springs, CO., and ending at Denver, CO.

I have a great balance of creative experience as an artistic director, animator, and compositor as well as managerial experience.

As a recent graduate of CU Denver’s 3D Graphics and Animation program, I am currently searching for a role in the animation industry.

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Work Experience

Production Manager at Bear In Mind
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Created and organized project files and full project schedule and pipeline; Developed and implemented progress-tracking spreadsheets; Led daily critiques and assigned tasks to teammates; Textured, modeled, UV-ed, and rigged background and hero assets and characters; Managed post-production including sound design, color grading, audio mixing, and visual compositing utilizing Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Social Media Manager at Denver Lynx Radio
January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Planned photoshoots with DLR staff, directing non-professional talent in shoots; Shot concerts of local bands working with given lighting and audio; Created flyers and social media posts for Denver Lynx Radio events and local band concerts.
Artistic Director at EIU Dancers
August 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
Produced and established artistic direction for the annual showcase; Directed, shot, and edited videos for marketing our annual showcase; Coordinated and facilitated practice schedules among a team of 25 dancers; Collaborated with videographers, choreographers, and lighting designers to create a cohesive aesthetic; Oversaw practices, dress rehearsals, and performances.
Engagement Center Manager at Ruffalo Noel Levitz
November 1, 2016 - December 1, 2021
Led fundraising efforts for various non-profits, raising over $2 million; Directed all administrative tasks and personnel within the office; Managed up to 50 student employees known as Engagement Ambassadors; Performed daily, weekly, and long-term statistical analysis; Facilitated hiring initiatives and new hire training.
Keyholder & Bartender at FEDERALES
December 1, 2021 - Present
Managed shifts in the absence of full-time staff; Memorized 25+ specialty cocktails, 40+ food items, special sales, and events; Engaged with a diverse set of patrons to provide consistently enjoyable experiences.
Contest Participant at Legend's Animated 24-Hour Animation Challenge
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Tasked with creating a 30-second animation in 24 hours.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Eastern Illinois University
August 1, 2012 - May 1, 2016
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Colorado Denver
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services