Hi there! I'm a UCSC Arts & Design student passionate about animation, game design, and visual storytelling. I love turning ideas into polished visuals, coordinating engaging art exhibitions, and sharing compelling content across social platforms. I'm excited to contribute to collaborative teams and grow my skills through hands-on projects in animation, design, and media production. I've built a portfolio showcasing 2D/3D design and animation, collaborated with curators to install exhibitions, and learned to iterate quickly from director feedback. I'm eager to bring my creative energy and reliability to a dynamic studio or production team.

Tyan Tran

Hi there! I'm a UCSC Arts & Design student passionate about animation, game design, and visual storytelling. I love turning ideas into polished visuals, coordinating engaging art exhibitions, and sharing compelling content across social platforms. I'm excited to contribute to collaborative teams and grow my skills through hands-on projects in animation, design, and media production. I've built a portfolio showcasing 2D/3D design and animation, collaborated with curators to install exhibitions, and learned to iterate quickly from director feedback. I'm eager to bring my creative energy and reliability to a dynamic studio or production team.

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Hi there! I’m a UCSC Arts & Design student passionate about animation, game design, and visual storytelling. I love turning ideas into polished visuals, coordinating engaging art exhibitions, and sharing compelling content across social platforms. I’m excited to contribute to collaborative teams and grow my skills through hands-on projects in animation, design, and media production.

I’ve built a portfolio showcasing 2D/3D design and animation, collaborated with curators to install exhibitions, and learned to iterate quickly from director feedback. I’m eager to bring my creative energy and reliability to a dynamic studio or production team.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Intern - Event Coordinator and Social Media at Institute of Arts and Sciences, UC Santa Cruz
October 1, 2023 - Present
Coordinated and supported gallery exhibitions, receptions, and educational programs. Collaborated with curatorial and preparatory teams on exhibition installation and deinstallation. Conducted outreach to UCSC organizations and campus resource centers to promote community engagement. Designed promotional materials and managed social media content to increase event visibility and audience engagement using Canva, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Animation Intern at Porter Fellowship Internship
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Rotoscoped frames using Photoshop and integrated feedback from directors to refine motion and environment. Built a portfolio show showcasing 2D and 3D design and animation skills. Worked on animated sequences for the film Run with It, directed by Dee Hibbert-Jones and Nomi Talisman.
Accounting and Retail Assistant at Gloves in a Bottle
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Assisted in fulfillment operations by organizing, packing, and staging products for distribution in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Managed accounting and inventory paperwork, ensuring accurate record keeping for shipments, stock levels, and order documentation.
Graphic Design Intern at Bayha Group
June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Conferred with clients to discuss and determine layout design. Developed graphics for product illustrations, company logos, and websites.
Christmas Tree Lot Manager at YMCA
October 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Provided customer service; directed staff training and evaluations; improved overall efficiency on the sales floor.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of California, Santa Cruz
January 1, 2022 - April 27, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services