I am a motivated, detail-oriented 2D animation, illustration, and stop-motion artist with a strong work ethic. I enjoy turning ideas into visually compelling narratives and collaborating with teams to achieve creative goals. I’m looking to bring my skills to a studio environment where feedback is valued and experimentation is encouraged. My background includes puppetry, prop fabrication, set design, storyboarding, and character design, and I’m excited to contribute to innovative projects.…

Carolina Galván-Alvarado

I am a motivated, detail-oriented 2D animation, illustration, and stop-motion artist with a strong work ethic. I enjoy turning ideas into visually compelling narratives and collaborating with teams to achieve creative goals. I’m looking to bring my skills to a studio environment where feedback is valued and experimentation is encouraged. My background includes puppetry, prop fabrication, set design, storyboarding, and character design, and I’m excited to contribute to innovative projects.…

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I am a motivated, detail-oriented 2D animation, illustration, and stop-motion artist with a strong work ethic. I enjoy turning ideas into visually compelling narratives and collaborating with teams to achieve creative goals.

I’m looking to bring my skills to a studio environment where feedback is valued and experimentation is encouraged. My background includes puppetry, prop fabrication, set design, storyboarding, and character design, and I’m excited to contribute to innovative projects.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Sales Associate at Blackcraft Cult
January 1, 2023 - Present
Attentive listener responsible for assisting customers and supporting coworkers in a teamwork-driven environment to accomplish business goals; provided high quality of work while balancing multiple tasks and taking feedback in stride; innovative and creative by generating new tasks and methods of approaching a task.
Puppeteer Choreographer at Zippy’s Puppet Theatre
January 1, 2025 - Present
Puppeteering and choreographing participants during rehearsals; prop fabricator and editor for visual elements, script editor, and production coordination.
Puppeteer at Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Boston
January 26, 2024 - October 3, 2025
Participated in a puppet show with large-scale puppets; roles included puppeteering the tail of a snake puppet to Sensemayá, acting as the lead hunter in The Story of Babar the Elephant, puppeteering handheld puppets to Toy Symphony; contributed ideas during rehearsals to maintain synergy and clear storytelling.
Notetaker at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
January 1, 2019 - October 3, 2025
Maintained clear and comprehensive notes and provided feedback for accessibility; served as liaison with students.
Volunteer at My Brother’s Table - Soup Kitchen
January 1, 2017 - October 3, 2025
Self-reliant and responsible for managing multiple workstations while overseeing and mentoring volunteers, demonstrating task execution; recognized for punctuality, dependability, and professionalism.
Sales Associate at Blackcraft Cult
January 1, 2023 - Present
Attentive listener responsible for assisting customers and supporting coworkers in a teamwork-driven environment to accomplish business goals. Provided high quality of work while balancing multiple tasks and incorporating feedback. Demonstrated innovation by generating new tasks and methods of approaching a task.
Puppeteer Choreographer at Zippy’s Puppet Theatre
January 1, 2025 - Present
Puppeteering performers during rehearsals and choreographing movements. Prop fabrication and visual editing, script editing, and production coordination.
Puppeteer at Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Boston
January 26, 2024 - October 3, 2025
Participated in a puppet show featuring large-scale puppets, including puppeteering the tail of a snake for Sensemayá, acting as the lead hunter in The Story of Babar the Elephant, and puppeteering handheld puppets. Contributed ideas to maintain rehearsal synergy and improve storytelling.
Notetaker at Mass. College of Art and Design
December 31, 2019 - October 3, 2025
Maintained clear and comprehensive notes and provided feedback to improve accessibility. Served as a liaison with clear communication channels between students and the employer.
Volunteer at My Brother’s Table - Soup Kitchen
December 31, 2017 - October 3, 2025
Managed multiple workstations and mentored volunteers, demonstrating tasks clearly. Recognized for punctuality, dependability, and professionalism.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Studio Foundation Department Award
January 1, 2017 - October 3, 2025
Academic Honors
January 1, 2017 - October 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization
    uniE608 Todo Para Ti
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