Hi there! I'm Jessica Friendly, an aspiring animator based in St. Louis who loves bringing characters to life using Toon Boom Harmony. I enjoy guiding others through the animation process and collaborating with teams to turn ideas into polished visuals. Beyond animation, I run a small handmade Etsy shop, assist with theater productions, and thrive on organizing projects, meeting deadlines, and delivering reliable results. I’m friendly, curious, and always eager to learn and grow as an artist.…

Jessica Friendly

Hi there! I'm Jessica Friendly, an aspiring animator based in St. Louis who loves bringing characters to life using Toon Boom Harmony. I enjoy guiding others through the animation process and collaborating with teams to turn ideas into polished visuals. Beyond animation, I run a small handmade Etsy shop, assist with theater productions, and thrive on organizing projects, meeting deadlines, and delivering reliable results. I’m friendly, curious, and always eager to learn and grow as an artist.…

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Hi there! I’m Jessica Friendly, an aspiring animator based in St. Louis who loves bringing characters to life using Toon Boom Harmony. I enjoy guiding others through the animation process and collaborating with teams to turn ideas into polished visuals.

Beyond animation, I run a small handmade Etsy shop, assist with theater productions, and thrive on organizing projects, meeting deadlines, and delivering reliable results. I’m friendly, curious, and always eager to learn and grow as an artist.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Animation Camp Assistant at Webster University
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Familiarizing participants with Toon Boom Harmony; Teaching participants animation principles and techniques; Answering participants' questions regarding animation; Assisting participants in achieving their desired vision for animation projects; Editing and compositing participants' final animation reel for screening
Camp Assistant at Webster University
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Familiarizing participants with Toon Boom Harmony; Teaching animation principles and techniques; Answering participants’ questions regarding animation; Assisting participants in achieving their animation project visions; Editing and compositing participants’ final animation reel for screening.
Owner & Operator at Etsy Shop – Self-Employed
May 1, 2022 - Present
Designed, created, and sold handmade products through an online storefront; Managed over 1,400 customer orders, inquiries, and shipping logistics; Handled marketing, product photography, and customer communication; Successfully balanced business responsibilities while attending university.
Theatre Crew Member at Keating Theater, Kirkwood High School
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023
Greeted and assisted guests during live shows and performances; Operated sound board, lighting, and curtains during events; Collaborated with a team to ensure smooth show production; Solved issues quickly in high-pressure, live-performance settings; Helped clean and maintain the theater after events
Theater Crew Member at Keating Theater, Kirkwood High School
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023
Greeted and assisted guests during live shows and performances; Operated sound board, lighting, and curtains during events; Collaborated with a team to ensure smooth show production; Solved issues quickly in high-pressure, live-performance settings; Helped clean and maintain the theater after events.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Progress at Webster University
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Progress at Webster University
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Other

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