Hi, I’m Vera Viscardi Gaffney, a dedicated animation artist with a Fine Arts background and a focus on 2D animation and character rigging. I love bringing characters to life using Toon Boom Harmony and a range of creative tools. I enjoy collaborating with teams to craft expressive storytelling and engaging visuals, balancing technical craft with playful imagination.

Vera Viscardi Gaffney

Hi, I’m Vera Viscardi Gaffney, a dedicated animation artist with a Fine Arts background and a focus on 2D animation and character rigging. I love bringing characters to life using Toon Boom Harmony and a range of creative tools. I enjoy collaborating with teams to craft expressive storytelling and engaging visuals, balancing technical craft with playful imagination.

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Hi, I’m Vera Viscardi Gaffney, a dedicated animation artist with a Fine Arts background and a focus on 2D animation and character rigging. I love bringing characters to life using Toon Boom Harmony and a range of creative tools.
I enjoy collaborating with teams to craft expressive storytelling and engaging visuals, balancing technical craft with playful imagination.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Banqueting Staff at Talbot Hotel
January 1, 2020 - October 26, 2025
Committed to provide guest with an enjoyable and memorable experience at a high 4 star hotel standard.
Banqueting Staff / Waitress at Arklow Bay Hotel
January 1, 2022 - October 26, 2025
Waitress at the restaurant in hotel working breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
Gymnastics Coach
January 1, 2019 - October 26, 2025
Coached and mentored gymnasts from entry to national & competition level.
Assistant at Esteem Hair Salon
January 1, 2019 - October 26, 2025
Welcoming and ensured a pleasant experience, cashier and booking appointments.
Gymnastics Coach
January 1, 2019 - October 26, 2025
Coached and mentored gymnasts from entry to national & competition level.
Assistant at Esteem Hair Salon
January 1, 2019 - October 26, 2025
Welcomed clients, ensured a pleasant experience, cashier and bookings.
Banqueting Staff at The Talbot Hotel
January 1, 2020 - October 26, 2025
Banqueting staff and event service to a high standard.
Banqueting Staff at Arklow Bay Hotel
January 1, 2022 - October 26, 2025
Banqueting staff for hotel events.
Waitress at Arklow Bay Hotel
January 1, 2022 - October 26, 2025
Waitress in restaurant, breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
Banqueting Staff at The Talbot Hotel
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Committed to provide guest with an enjoyable and memorable experience at a high 4 star hotel standard.
Banqueting Staff at Arklow Bay Hotel
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Waitress at the restaurant in hotel working breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
Gymnastics Coach
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Coached and mentored gymnasts from entry to national & competition level.
Assistant at Esteem Hair Salon
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Welcomed clients, ensured a pleasant experience, cashier and booking appointments.

Education

Traditional 2D Animation Advanced (Character Rigging) - Online Course at CG Spectrum
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Fine Arts Degree at IT Carlow
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Fine Arts Degree in 2D Animation at Institute of Technology Carlow
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Fine Arts Degree
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Other, Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Retail
    uniE608 Always watching
    I first heard this audio on Instagram and immediately just thought of eyeballs flying about watching since the lyrics say " somebody's watching me, it's my anxiety" Software - ToonBoom Harmony Character used- standard character and eyeballs Audio- Anxiety by Doechii animator
    uniE608 Dance Dance Dance
    This little half bat/half rat demon is named Tincanpea and he as you can see loves to dance! Software used - ToonBoon Harmony Character - One of my own called Tincanpea Audio - Birthday Dance by Josh Levi sped up animator
    uniE608 Drink Iced Coffee
    Software - ToonBoom Harmony Characters - My own characters Audio- found on Instagram under ' drink iced coffee' animator