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Hi, I’m Simone Kur, an innovative animator and digital illustrator with over 20 years of experience. I love bringing stories to life through captivating visuals across different media platforms, and I’m passionate about mentoring creative talent and leading teams to produce outstanding work.
Throughout my career, I’ve honed my skills in 2D and 3D animation, storyboarding, character design, and animation rigging using industry-standard tools like Maya and Adobe Creative Suite. I enjoy collaborating with clients and staying ahead of industry trends to create animations and illustrations that truly inspire and engage audiences.
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Work Experience
Control Room Manager at THE COMMUNITY SECURITY ORGANISATION (CSO)
January 1, 2020 - PresentPerformed daily control room tasks with high integrity and efficiency, including monitoring CCTV and reporting unusual activity to necessary departments. Ensured the safety, efficiency, and smooth operation of equipment and systems while adhering to established protocols. Attended to community members in emergency situations.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at SiM-Sequence in Motion
January 1, 2004 - PresentResponsible for the creative vision and overseeing all aspects of production from pre-production design to post-production. Worked with teams across departments to ensure final products align with the intended style and story. Conducted market research, built strategic client relationships, and managed finances and budgets to maximize profitability.
Supervisor at Exclusive Books
December 31, 2020 - July 15, 2025Led teams, managed customer service, inventory, and sales monitoring. Conducted staff training, scheduling, visual merchandising, and handled administrative tasks in a retail environment.
Animator and Illustrator at Freddy Hendrix
April 30, 2009 - July 15, 2025Specialized in 3D animation, illustration, and design across media platforms including motion graphics, TV commercials, and online animation. Responsibilities included concept development, storyboarding, character design, 2D/3D animation, client collaboration, project management, and team collaboration.
Lecturer at Boston Media House
December 31, 2009 - July 15, 2025Implemented curriculum and taught clay animation and Photoshop. Supervised projects, assessed students, mentored creative talent, participated in market research, and stayed updated on industry software and trends.
Intern at Holy Cow
February 28, 2002 - July 15, 2025Assisted in developing animation concepts, created storyboards, supported character and background design, produced 2D and 3D animations, collaborated with clients and project teams, managed tasks to meet deadlines, and participated in brainstorming and research.
Education
Diploma at Boston Media House
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003Qualifications
Diploma in Animation Rigging and Character Animation
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005Character Modelling and Animation
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Government, Non-Profit Organization
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