I am a student at Pennsylvania Western University pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts with a Concentration in Animation, and I’m also pursuing a BFA in Studio Arts with a Concentration in Illustration. I’m a creative, passionate storyteller who loves bringing ideas to life through animation, illustration, and visual design. Outside of class, I contribute to the Edinboro University Theater as a director, actor, stage crew, and PR crew member, which keeps me collaborative, adaptable, and energized by team storytelling.…

Sydney Grosholz

I am a student at Pennsylvania Western University pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts with a Concentration in Animation, and I’m also pursuing a BFA in Studio Arts with a Concentration in Illustration. I’m a creative, passionate storyteller who loves bringing ideas to life through animation, illustration, and visual design. Outside of class, I contribute to the Edinboro University Theater as a director, actor, stage crew, and PR crew member, which keeps me collaborative, adaptable, and energized by team storytelling.…

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I am a student at Pennsylvania Western University pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts with a Concentration in Animation, and I’m also pursuing a BFA in Studio Arts with a Concentration in Illustration. I’m a creative, passionate storyteller who loves bringing ideas to life through animation, illustration, and visual design.

Outside of class, I contribute to the Edinboro University Theater as a director, actor, stage crew, and PR crew member, which keeps me collaborative, adaptable, and energized by team storytelling.

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Work Experience

Seasonal Sales Associate at Hot Topic
September 1, 2025 - Present
Greeted customers, assisted them in finding products, and provided a positive shopping experience. Also responsible for stocking, organizing merchandise, and handling transactions.
Floating Bank Teller at Somerset Trust Company
June 1, 2024 - Present
Cross-trained in all teller functions and worked at various branches within a designated area to cover absences, high traffic, or other needs with flexibility and support for bank operations.
STEM Ambassador at Boys and Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Taught STEM classes to groups of Summer Campers twice a day, improving their problem solving and teamwork skills.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts with a Concentration in Animation at Pennsylvania Western University, Edinboro
August 1, 2024 - May 1, 2028
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Arts with a Concentration in Illustration at Pennsylvania Western University, Edinboro
August 1, 2025 - May 1, 2028

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