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Shea Minor

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Animator/Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Crafting vibrant motion graphics, fostering strong client relationships, excelling under pressure, and leveraging the full power of the Adobe Creative Suite.
Automotive Technician at Walmart
January 1, 2024 - Present
Delivering top-tier customer service, managing inventory with precision, and ensuring seamless data entry.
Framing Store Manager at Michael's
December 31, 2024 - July 21, 2025
Expert in artwork appraisal, creative frame construction, and optimizing inventory while sharpening critical decision-making skills.
Tire & Battery Tech/Sales Assistant at Sam’s Club
December 31, 2023 - July 21, 2025
Streamlining operations, maximizing customer satisfaction, and providing innovative solutions on the fly.
2D Character Animator at Alight (Student Short)
May 31, 2020 - October 20, 2025
Character animation for the student short 'Alight' (Spring 2020).
2D Character Animator at Bulby (Student Short)
May 31, 2020 - October 20, 2025
2D character animation for several scenes in 'Bulby' the lightbulb boy.
2D Animator (Rough and Clean Up) / Character Designer / Graphic Artist at The Lion Herder (SCAD Animation Senior Film)
May 1, 2021 - October 20, 2025
Initial Character Designer for the 'Monster' character, prop designer for the Barn; Graphic Artist for the main logo; Clean up and first-pass rough animation for multiple characters and creatures.
2D Character and Effect Animator (Rough and Clean Up) at Bubbles and Ducky (SCAD Animation Fest Short)
August 31, 2021 - October 20, 2025
2D ripple effects in a single shot; rough and clean up animation for a large wave and animation of the dogs and duck.
Storyboard Artist / Animator (Rough) at Falling Tides
January 1, 2025 - Present
Actively storyboarding a scene and contributing concept material; rough 3D blocking and hybrid animation test for Falling Tides.
2D Character Animator at Alight (Student Short)
March 1, 2020 - Present
2D character Animator for Alight – Student Short
2D Animator / Character Designer / Graphic Artist at The Lion Herder (SCAD Senior Film)
April 1, 2021 - October 20, 2025
Initial Character Designer for the 'Monster' character, prop design for the Barn; Main logo design; Clean up and first pass rough animation for various characters and creatures
2D Character and Effect Animator (Rough and Clean Up) at Bubbles and Ducky (SCAD Animation Fest Short)
August 1, 2021 - October 20, 2025
2D ripple effects in a single shot; rough and clean up animation for a large wave and animated dogs and duck affected by the wave
Storyboard Artist / Animator (Rough) at Falling Tides (Student Project)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Actively storyboarding a scene and worked on concept material for Falling Tides; provided rough 3D blocking and hybrid animation test

Education

MFA at Kennesaw State University
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
BFA at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
MFA: Digital Animation at Kennesaw State University
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
BFA: Bachelor of Fine Arts: Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2018 - November 1, 2021
Certificate of Completion: Animation and Film at J Everett Light Career Center
December 1, 2013 - May 1, 2014
MFA at Kennesaw State University
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
BFA: Bachelor of Fine Arts: Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2018 - November 1, 2021
Certificate of Completion: Animation and Film at J Everett Light Career Center
December 1, 2013 - May 1, 2014

Qualifications

Master of Arts
September 5, 2022 - September 5, 2023
Certificate, Animation & Film
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Certificate of Completion: Animation and Film
December 1, 2013 - May 1, 2014
Dean’s List Recipient
January 1, 2018 - May 1, 2018
Marquis Who’s Who Subject of Biographical Record
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Education, Software & Internet