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Hello! I’m Andrew Rodenhiser, a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Southern New Hampshire University with a concentration in 3D modeling and animation. I’m a conscientious, hard-working, and creative 3D artist with a growth mindset, and I’m excellent at handling and implementing constructive feedback.
As an animation intern and graphic designer, I thrive on turning concepts into production-ready assets and telling stories through visuals. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines, embracing challenges, and continuously learning new tools to enhance storytelling and audience engagement.
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Work Experience
Graphic Design Intern at Franco-American Centre (FAC)
September 1, 2025 - PresentCollaborated with interns to design the Beliveau Arts Series logo using Adobe Photoshop, Canva, and Microsoft Copilot. Supported NH PoutineFest by assisting with event signage and guest materials. Developing a 3D-animated promotional video for the 2026 Cabane à sucre event, featuring redesigned Claude & Claudette characters. Produced production-ready 3D character models: sculpted in ZBrush, retopologized and textured in Blender, applied normal mapping, and rigged for animation.
Animation Intern at New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NECWA)
April 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024Designed rough storyboards blocking out animated sequences for educational 3D animated videos about New England marine wildlife. Modeled, rigged, textured, and animated characters and environments in videos, integrating voice acting and special effects to enhance narrative flow. Voiced a sea creature in one video, blending character development with technical execution. Met weekly on Zoom with the organization’s founder as well as other animation interns to present video ideas, progress, and incorporate detailed feedback. Co-developed an animated video titled Torpedo Dance in collaboration with a fellow intern, from storyboarding to final render. Delivered polished animations via NECWA’s Google Drive animation intern folder.
3D Animated Short Film Creator at Personal Project
July 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023Crafted rough storyboard, characters, and environments for a 5+ minute short film, integrating modeling, rigging, texturing, and rendering. Simulated wormhole travel using a still image of a black-and-white spiral with rotation keyframes. Used AI for the title card at the beginning of the film and picture frames hanging in the main character’s house. Edited final film with layered audio clips, transitions, and volunteer voice recordings to enrich character expression and pacing. Uploaded film to a personal YouTube channel 'Andrew Rodenhiser', demonstrating full-cycle production and audience outreach.
Remote Logo Designer at JL Detailing Solutions LLC
June 1, 2023 - PresentCreated multiple logo concepts, refined based on client feedback, and finalized the logo with chosen color schemes. Maintained daily communication for design requirements and feedback through the Fiverr platform.
Animation Intern at Childhood Cancer Society (CCS)
June 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022Collaborated with a cross-functional creative team to develop 16 3D animated videos, from storyboard design to final video editing. Modeled and textured environments and characters, delivering engaging visuals that support storytelling and emotional tone. Participated in biweekly Zoom meetings with the CEO, head of art department, and peer interns, integrating feedback to refine animation style, pacing, and design. Maintained organized delivery workflows by uploading final videos to the CCS Intern Google Drive folder for production handoff. Supported the release pipeline by coordinating with social media interns to publish content on CCS’s AdventureTed TV YouTube channel.
Animation Intern at Lil’ Iguana’s Children’s Safety Foundation (LICSF)
January 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022Animated virtual safety lessons featuring Lil’ Iguana characters, guided by themes provided by the foundation’s founder. Created custom backgrounds tailored to lesson content, enhancing visual clarity and engagement for young audiences. Met regularly with the creative director via Zoom to refine direction and incorporate detailed artistic feedback. Delivered final animations through an intern Google Drive folder, supporting internal content management and distribution.
Remote Graphic Design Intern at Franco-American Centre (FAC)
October 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021Pioneered the use of 3D animation at FAC by creating original voice-acted videos featuring modeled characters and environments. Sketched rough storyboards and produced promotional materials (e.g. seasonal greeting cards, social media graphics) to align visual content with branding strategy. Collaborated weekly with the executive director, office manager, and fellow interns via Zoom to present ideas and refine video content based on iterative feedback. Delivered final animations and promotional materials via FAC’s Google Drive intern folder, contributing to content shared publicly on FAC’s social media pages, including its YouTube channel. Volunteered at NH Poutine Fest by checking in volunteers at FAC table.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design and Media Arts at Southern New Hampshire University
January 1, 2018 - September 1, 2021Introduction to 3D Character Modeling P1 (12-Week Workshop) at Animation Mentor
January 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024Introduction to 3D Character Modeling P2 (12-Week Workshop) at Animation Mentor
June 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024Qualifications
Certificate of Distinguished Scholar
April 30, 2022 - February 4, 2026Summa Cum Laude
September 1, 2021 - February 4, 2026Creative Cloud All Apps License
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026Microsoft 365 Family License
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026ZBrush License (1 Year)
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
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