Hi! I’m Tia Mays, a driven college undergraduate based in Arizona with a passion for commercial arts. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation with a focus on Digital Media, and I love using my artistic vision to create engaging projects efficiently. I’m friendly, approachable, and always eager to collaborate with others to tackle challenges and learn new things. I’ve had the opportunity to work on a variety of creative projects, from producing animations for senior film projects to freelancing with clients, all while honing my skills in digital media. I’m excited to continue growing professionally and contribute my creativity to meaningful and inspiring work.…

Tia Mays

Hi! I’m Tia Mays, a driven college undergraduate based in Arizona with a passion for commercial arts. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation with a focus on Digital Media, and I love using my artistic vision to create engaging projects efficiently. I’m friendly, approachable, and always eager to collaborate with others to tackle challenges and learn new things. I’ve had the opportunity to work on a variety of creative projects, from producing animations for senior film projects to freelancing with clients, all while honing my skills in digital media. I’m excited to continue growing professionally and contribute my creativity to meaningful and inspiring work.…

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Hi! I’m Tia Mays, a driven college undergraduate based in Arizona with a passion for commercial arts. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation with a focus on Digital Media, and I love using my artistic vision to create engaging projects efficiently. I’m friendly, approachable, and always eager to collaborate with others to tackle challenges and learn new things.

I’ve had the opportunity to work on a variety of creative projects, from producing animations for senior film projects to freelancing with clients, all while honing my skills in digital media. I’m excited to continue growing professionally and contribute my creativity to meaningful and inspiring work.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Deli Clerk at Fry’s Food Stores (Kroger)
July 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Carefully operated industrial kitchen appliances including deli slicers, ovens, fryers, and scales. Promoted new deals and products to customers by placing signs, re-labeling shelves, decorating display cases, and informing customers in a friendly manner. Maintained friendly and helpful face of department by consistently performing cleaning and sanitization procedures as well as forming professional relationships with district managers and other faculty.
Freelance Artist and Animator at Self-Employed
July 1, 2021 - June 20, 2024
Uses technological skills to create custom digital artwork and animations through programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Animate, and Autodesk Maya. Cooperates with clients remotely and in-person to fulfill project expectations and goals, using creative vision to recommend unique ideas improving product appeal. Promotes business using social media platforms such as Instagram and X (Twitter), using decision making skills to strategically determine pricing, guidelines, and estimated finish date.
Non-Instructional Aide at EDUPRIZE SCHOOLS
September 1, 2024 - June 20, 2024
Supervises K-8 students during recesses, promotes learning and critical thinking outside of class while also encouraging play and creativity. Communicates with both faculty and students to ensure that school regulations are being followed, frequently workshopping strategies to improve campus environment for everyone. Forged friendly rapport with students serving as a reliable and trustworthy authority figure, alleviating minor injuries, mediating personal conflicts, and rewarding good behavior to promote student expression and development.
Senior Animated Film Project Producer at MORETTA
August 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025
Part of a three person team, contributed ideas to make a visually stunning short film with an intriguing narrative. Created the storyboard, designed background characters, and produced ambitious animation for the film in an efficient yet effortful manner.
Contributing Artist at Our Journey in the West Online Showcase
May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Collaborated with college peers to create a non-profit digital zine amplifying Asian Pacific American voices. Designed a digital collage page spread with Photoshop to promote experimental film, translating the visual and narrative elements of the film into a still image.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Arizona State University
January 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Arizona State University
January 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Non-Profit Organization
    uniE621 langbusive Twitch Graphic
    Character design and animation for a client's Twitch streaming channel. The GIF was made for notifications that would pop up on stream.…
    uniE608 Animated Character Portrait
    This was a personal project to introduce an original character of mine in a half-illustrated half-animated style. I used Krita to illustrate the assets such as the flame, the lighting, and the hooded ropes, then edited everything together into Premiere Pro.…
    uniE608 Animated Character Portrait
    This was a personal project to introduce an original character of mine in a half-illustrated half-animated style. I used Krita to illustrate the assets such as the mirror, the lighting, and the hooded figures, then edited everything together into Premiere Pro. animator video videoeditor…